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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 24, 1949

Page

4

Weekend trip tales and minor injuries in Western towns

Mr and Mrs Allen Doyle holidayed at Nannup and Augusta with Mrs Doyle’s parents. Mr D Monday left by bus after visits to Bidella raa. Mr A Palmer of Jarrahwood injured his arm playing cricket and had it set in plaster. Mrs Keast of Busselton travelled by bus to Nannup for a few days, and Mr Colin Asplin rode Monday’s bus.

Allen Doyle Nannup and Augusta Mrs. Doyle A. Palmer Jarrahwood Cole Keast Busselton Nannup H. Lobbot Colin Hill Nannup. Ie

Vegetables Fruit Ice Cream and Related Goods Listing

A compact listing highlights categories including vegetables and fruit, ice cream, aerated waters, and small goods. The note suggests a catalog or storefront grouping without detailed descriptions or prices.

Nannup Triumphs Over Jarrahwood in Two Innings

Nannup cricket team secured a 1 run win over Jarrahwood in a two innings match last Sunday. Key bowlers included McLeod with 6 for, Boom 4 for 36, and Meldrum taking crucial wickets. Ruan: details show limited scoring and several batsmen out, with Vernon and Boom contributing notable runs.

Nannup Jarrahwood P. Savage Baker Meldrum R. Mark J. McKillup Lyon K. McLeod Asplin H. Tong J. George Hillman R. Boom E. Vernon A. Williams R. Ruwoldt A. Palmer Bundries Ue Ee Es We BO Melium Filyman Rowe A. Mark Palmer C. Gilbert Harris Harris R. Boom Gilbert J. McKillup

Nannup Holiday Visitors and Local Outing Notes

Social column records J Small returning from Japan and now holidaying in Nannup with A Watsons. Party including Rowe McCaffrety Taylor Hillman and Roy Rowe Jnr travelled to Bibilup last Saturday and pegged a square mile of coal lease. Families from Denmark Perth Fremantle Bridgetown Fairbridge and Lancelin noted on extended visits and travels.

Mr. Rowe McCaffrety Taylor Hillman Roy Rowe Jnr Bibilup

Send-off for Nannup Postmaster Bramley Before Moving to Busselton

A send-off in the Nannup supper room honored Mr E Bramley as he prepares to leave for a new post in Busselton. The event featured piano accordion by W Christie, supper, and tributes from F Badrick R H Scott H Happ and E Murphy, who presented gifts from local groups including the Chamber of Commerce and Bowling Club.

Nannup E. Barmiey W. Christie F. Badrick Bowling Club Mr. Bramley R. H. Scott Chamber of Commerce Scott Bramley H. Happ Progress Asen Progres Asen

Manjimup Wins Intertown Shoots Pemberton Cup

The Pemberton Zone Cup shoot at Pemberton range featured teams from Bridgetown Nannup Manjimup and Pemberton. Conditions were cool and cloudy with keen competition. At 600 yards Manjimup edged Pemberton No 1 by one point. Pemberton No 2 won B Grade with Pem berton No 8. Highest rifle score went to H Sherwood after a shoot off with B Morgan.

Pemberton Manjimup Pemberton No H. Sherwood B. Morgan Bridgetown Nannup

Local Notes From Nannup and District

Mr and Mrs N Coleman were passengers on the bus last week with Mr Coleman driving to Perth and returning to work at Nannup. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs A Pollock on a son born at Nannup District Hospital. Mrs M Jensen sailed from Fremantle on the Orcades en route to England for a holiday. Mrs Shirley Dickson began duties at Nannup Hospital as nursing assistant. Mr F Silver of Jarrahwood recently had an operation for appendicitis and is recovering. Nannup Rifle Club reports ten members represented at a Zone shoot at Pemberton. Team members listed for No 1 and No 2 squads.

N. Coleman A. Pollock Nannup District Hospital Shirley Dickson Nannup Hospital F. Silver Jarrahwood Nannup Rifle Club Nannup Pemberton

Road Board Meeting Extracts

Following are extracts from the road board meeting held last Saturday. The secretary was instructed to post a no dumping sign at the foot of Kearney Street and to provide a camping area. The board asked the secretary to contact the National Safety Council for details on aircraft in distress requirements. They also sought particulars on a tractor with blade attachment and a mechanical loader. Final notices will be sent to ratepayers in arrears. Mr. Dell Agostino is invited to the next meeting. Unlicensed dogs will be checked further. Tender calls issued for an old tractor and for road board employees.

Kearney St National Safety Dell 'Agostino Road Board

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