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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 10, 1949

Page

4

Nannup Holiday Totals and Birthday Celebration

Mrs Shannon of Gooseberry Hill vacations with sister Mrs Jen sen and others. Residents and visitors travel by bus between Nannup and Perth, Kalgoorlie, Bunbury, and coastal retreats. A 21st birthday for Mr George Baker sparked a lively party. Guests staying at Nannup Hotel include residents from Lake Grace, Perth, Bunbury, Busselton, and North Perth.

Mrs. Shannon Gooseberry Hill Mrs. A. Jensen George Baker Nannup Slash Lake Grace Hayward Bunbury Ryan Perth Martin Messrs. Underwood Weet Hocforth Harrison Reynolds Murray Kooperman North Perth Mr. Brown Ongerup Evang Buxton Jeffrey Hockley Busselton

President Re-elected At Nannup RSL AGM

Retiring president Ron Howes was re-elected to another term at the Nannup sub-branch RSL annual general meeting held Saturday night. Re-elections followed for vice presidents J. Dean and A. Bickerton, secretary-treasurer FR Hall, War Memorial Warden F Badrick, plus trustees W H Blythe and F Badrick. A social with musical items concluded the gathering.

Ron Howes Nannup Sup RSL Messrs J. Dean A. Bickerton FR. Hall F. Badrick War Memorial Mesers W. H. Blythe Ff. Badrick Mesers Ft. Howes A. Pollock A. J. Buckley D. Roberts FE Hillman F. Taylor A. Watson

Double Birthday Celebration For Dallas And Ennis

A joint birthday tea at Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Monday’s residence marked Dallas Monday turning 21 and Ennis reaching 16. The event featured tea, candles blown out on cakes, and community singing. Gifts were abundant as Miss L. Howard and Miss P. Higgins conducted sales.

Dallas Ennis Mrs. C. E Dales L. Howard P. Higgins

Sunday's rifle shoot at Nannup club

Five members of the Nannup Rifle Club scored the possible with handicap in last Sunday's competition over 500 and 600 yard ranges. Individual scores include G McKittrick 31 34 65 8 70 and Jim McKittrick 28 29 57 14 70 among others.

Nannup Rifle Club G. McKittrick Jim McKittrick L. Cole F. Badrich J. McKittrick A. Pollock Jeffries F. Green

Lucky Escape for Well Employee Injured in Windlass Break

A Well employee, Harrison, suffered shock and abrasions after a windlass broke while he was lowered into a 22 foot deep well on Mr A M Blythe's property. He was taken to Nannup Hospital where stitches were put in his right leg before being discharged.

Harrison A. M. Blythe Nannup Hospital

Jarrahwood and Nannup Brook Draw in Sunday's Cricket

In a Sunday match Jarrahwood, chasing 158, was still rebuilding at stumps as Nannup Brook claimed a draw. Nannup Brook’s batting saw Guthridge, Kearney, Wood, Murphy, Veron, and others reach the table with several wickets, while Jarrahwood’s bowlers McLeod and Mark contributed strong figures.

Jarrahwood Nannup Brook A. Guthridge McLeod Taylor L. Kearney Taylor Aorthilla M. Guthridge W. Wood Yaneks Mark Vel M. Wood K. Murphy Vernon

Utility Crash Damages Fernbank Truck on Warren Bridge

A utility truck owned by Doug Muir of Fernbank crashed into a stalled Toodyay beekeeper’s truck on the Warren Bridge. The dip in the road blocked the driver’s view. Mrs. Muir sustained a minor leg injury while others escaped unhurt. The Muir vehicle also carried his wife and child and Mr R Lennard.

Doug Muir Fernbank Warren Bridge 8. Cook Toodyay Muir R. Lennard

Manjimup Cricketers Lose at Bunbury

Both Manjimup's first and second elevens were defeated by Bunbury XI at Bunbury. Manjimup batted first for 113 and 129, Bunbury replied with 200 and 191. Notable scores included D Rose 32 and J Allen 68 for Manjimup, while Bunbury’s B ONeil 46 and W Speering 36 led the hosts.

Manjimup Bunbury Stan Hargraves W. Carmody W. Speering

Best of all Vegetables Fruit and More Listing

A compact ad style item for VEGETABLES FRUIT WE CREAM AERATED WATERS BMALL GOODS notes a motto cleanliness civility and an agency role for Queensland Insurance Co. It presents a general merchant listing with brand oriented wording and service claims.

Queensland Insurance Co

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Nannup Review McAlpine Snr J. Knowles Beges Kalgoorlie D. G. Smith City O'Mara Russell Mr. R. Oliver Meckering J. Lindsay F. J. Taylor Collie Dry Cleaners West Cycles Dyson’s Tea Warren Road Mackay R. J. Wakefield Nannup Hotel Boug. Arnold Bridgetown Advocate Thurs Dr. Evatt Sydney Ald. O'Dea Malwood Tonkin Mark Kearney W. E Wood Mierk Hutchins M. Roberts Stp Yanekg Marke Es i. ci Usw Boom Savage R. Lyon Marks Mal Wood R. Kearney P. Savage R. Mark R. McLeod E. Bernon Guthridge R. Taylor R. Boom D. Rose C. Reilly R. Jerrey W. Scott Bruce Muir Jack Allen L. Collins A. Fry Nannup Greengrocery Supply Hall P.O Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil Nannup Garage & Service M. McCafferty P.O. Box Kriesler Bandmaster Nannup Meat Supply Messri. Hillman & Coleman, Proprietori Bridgetown Terminus Hotel Glen McAlinden Nla.gov
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