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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 06, 1948

Page

5

Nannup Holiday Movements Reported In Local Notes

Local residents and visitors are listed with travel plans and returns. Names include Mr and Mrs Pope Mrs Arnold Blythe Wakefield Hettick Solesy Scott Longbottom Dr Dickson and others from Nannup, Perth Bunbury Busselton and Victoria Park. Several left by bus car truck and motorcycle for holidays camps and city visits.

Mrs. Pope Mrs. BD. Arnold Boriday J. J. Wakefield East F. Dickson Pfhurie Kevin Warren Bill Seventh Day Adventist Hurlingham Estate Victoria Park

East of All Vegetables Fruit Ice Cream and More

Local display lists a variety of grocery items including vegetables fruits ice cream and aerated waters with small goods noted among offerings. The terse entry suggests a market or shop inventory line reflecting a broad selection.

Rifle Club draws large crowd at Nannup Range

A sizable audience attended Sunday's shooting at the Nannup Rifle Range with good range conditions. Top scores included R. Reynolds 46, A Pollock 44, G McKittrick 43, F Baddrick 42, D Blythe 41, Dunnett 40, Attune 36, McKittrick Jr 34, Green 0, McKittrick 29, Dean 27, McAttee 26, W Dean 22, R McAttee 21, R Russell 16, G Baker 14.

Nannup Rifle Range A. Pollock G. McKittrick F. Baddrick D. Blythe D. Dunnett R. Reynolds Attune J. M. McKittrick J. Green J. McKittrick L. Dean W. McAttee Ww. Dean R. McAttee E. Russell G. Baker

Farmers Elect Officers at Nannup Union Meeting

The 1949 Nannup branch Farmers Union met Friday January 30 with 24 attendees. Officers were re elected: President W Jenkins secretary treasurer Rk Brockman vice president A J Jesperson. Delegates named for Perth meeting February 10 included C Robinson A J Jesperson and FP J Pearson. Nannup reports 90 percent of local farmers are members.

Nannup Farmers' Union W. Jenkins Rk. Brockman A. J. Jesperson Perth C. Robinson FP. J. Pearson

Nannup Brook Triumphs in Local Cricket Match

Nannup Brook defeated Nannup by 122 to 87 at Nannup on Sunday in a lopsided result. The next match pits Nannup Brook against Jarrahwood at Jarrahwood.

Nannup Brook Nannup Jarrahwood

Balingup Black Wins South West Pennant Bowls Title

The South West Pennant Bowls Tournament at Harvey ran January 24 to 26 with Balingup Black defeating Bridgetown Red in the final. Bridgetown Blue, Harvey Light Blue and South West Style were runners up in a tight knockout format featuring teams from Bridgetown, Busselton, Bunbury and Harvey.

Harvey Balingup Black Bridgetown Blue Balingup White F. Mauger J. Davidson H. Searr Bhikeney M. Crawil Polina W. Bazeley H. C. Jones Rulinguj Bhick L. Bryan A. Tomerini M. Dilley A. Galley Buscelton No. 1 Buchanan Dawson Pickersgill P. Ryan Bridgetown Red MecLure Rawson Pearce Cox Bridgetown White Bentley Elder Vans Mitchell Harvey Dark Woodley Gibbs Warwick Martin Commercial McNish Glaney Hancey Broomball Harvey Light Pimlott Fry Webster Castenelle South West Rose Honey Joel Carter Busselton No 2 Bezant Callins Shaw Kerr Bridgetown White Busselton No. 1 Harvey Bark South West Style Busselton No Bridgetown Fted Balingupp White Busselton No. 2 Bridgetown Flue Harvey Tight Brideetown Licht Harvey Ueht Ratinenp White Russelton No

Tennis Tournament Concludes With Mixed Results and Finals

The event closes after a hard fought Ladies Championship with M Minchin beating Mrs Walker. Men and mixed doubles feature close scorelines across rounds with Prastidis and Evans, Forrester, Davies, and Flintoff advancing. Regional clubs Bridgetown, Busselton, and South West report varied round outcomes and final tallies.

Forrester Davies M. Minchin Walker Flintoff Salvatid Faulkner Mrs. Walker Siggins M Minchin J. Wilkins Siggins Mra. Walker Prastidis P. Evans G. Forrester R. Davies Plastidis P Forrester Salvah Ad L. Hester Hester Waddington Ward Wor- Tester J. Sigeing

Broken Arm Incident Involving Mrs George Bartlett

Mrs George Bartlett fell Thursday night and broke her arm in two places. She remained active, being seen downtown Friday morning.

George Bartlett

Greenbushes Tin-kettling the Bill Allens

A small gathering near the house featured James with musical items and light refreshments. Mrs H Lindsay Mrs Buller and Mr G Williams sang while FR Gignell led the piano. The bride entertained guests as her husband attended the men. The bride’s sister helped serve supper and guests vied for the largest prize before parting with best wishes to the couple.

James H. Lindsay Buller Williams FR. Gignell

Local social notes from Bridgetown and district

Notables and families mark week with arrivals departures and medical updates. Mr Galt returns for a few days while J H Smith Cawley and Guest attend bowls in Bridgetown. Mr and Mrs Pimblett visit for a fortnight with the Allens. Syd Hume heads to Perth. R Thornton travels to Bunbury. Deworbols aid ill mother in Greenbushes and Fremantle. W A Mays returns from Bridgetown hospital. Mrs McKelvie and Mrs Hague back from hospital. Les Breeze takes a Bank holiday. school head Harrison and Cawley on long service leave. Social event at 115 P.M. Wednesday a noisy gathering with Ting and cow bells. Glennies honeymoon return. H McDonald visits Jardee. Mrs Shaw in St Claire's Hospital.

H. Deworbols Greenbushet K. Deworbols Fremantle W.A. Mays Bridgetown Hospital A. McKelvie L. Hague Les Breeze Bank of N.8.w

Obituary of Greenbushes Resident Mr W Scott

Word was received Sunday of the passing of an old and respected Greenbushes resident Mr W Scott formerly station master here. He died at Bunary after several months illness leaving a widow two daughters and two sons. Funeral at Bugselton followed a service at St Marys Greenbushes conducted by Rev Lawson with friends from Greenbushes in attendance.

Greenbushes W. Scott Bunary Scott St. Barnabas Church Bugselton St. Mary's Church Lawson Green

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nannup Review Mr .) Blythe Big City R. H. Scott T. Trenfield E. Bramley Mrr Mrs. A. Harbeck Busselton, Z T. G. Wilson Nannup Hotel Mrs Hodgson Bunbury Migs Hodgson Mr. White McCutcheon Connor Gillham Anderson Mr. Ogilvie Nannup Greengrocery Supply R Hall P.O Queensland Insurance Co R. J. Wakefield Pamela Wilson Nannup Meat Supply Hillman and Coleman Collie Dry Cleaners West Cycles Bill Allens Mr. Galt J. H. Smith Cawley J. Pimblett W. G. Allen Syd Hume R. Thornton Bunury Tomelty Mac’s Tearooms E. McCanl Church of England Greenbushes Cinema Presents Basil Rathbone Nigel Bruce Newton's Garage Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick Sales and Service G. M. H. Service Town Advocate Odd Parye Nla.gov
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