Nannup notes and celebrations fill local paper
The column records passenger sightings on Perth bound buses, engagements and coming of age parties, holidays and travels of residents, plus a New Year fireworks display and a busy recreation ground project. It lists local families, visitors from Kalgoorlie and Perth, and community events at Nannup and nearby towns.
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Pat Hig
Ammon
Nannup
Warburton
Quindlup Sports
Fred Pearson
Perth
East Nannup
South West Lamb Carcase Winners and Dairy Records
The report from the Superintendent of Dairying covers Bridgetown and Balingup dairy units with yields and leaders, plus prize results from lamb classes in the South West Farmers Lamb Carcase Competition. State champion is Milford D. Smith of Beverley, with Beverley residents securing several zone prizes. Class 2 entries faced insufficient numbers leading to a combined-zone award. A Thorneycroft Motor Company note previews two 0 ton rod trains for cattle transport to speed delivery and improve condition.
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Thorneycroft Motor Company
Australia
Boosting the Pig Industry with Imported Large White Pigs
Watson's Supply Stores imported 70 Large White pigs from the Eastern States for sale to breeders. The demand exceeds supply, with 500 farmers awaiting pigs. a further batch will be brought over as weather permits. The move aims to boost the pig industry for breeders and bacon producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson's
Escape From Snakebite On Farm Involves Urgent First Aid
Mrs Waugh was bitten while working far from home. She applied pressure to the artery and her husband and Mr Day rushed to the Warren District Hospital after the husband cut the wound and used his mouth to extract poison. Mrs Waugh required stitches only. The Day sister-in-law later puzzled over a garbled retelling by the children about Clayton’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Clayton
Manjimup Farming Families Linked in Marriage
The religious ceremony occurred at Manjimup Methodist Church with Rev. G. BR Limb officiating. The bride wore a georgette gown with veil and train. bridesmaids wore pink and blue outfits with floral headpieces. A large reception followed at Imup Town Hall with guests in dark crepe romaine and pink carnations amid a procession of toasts and telegrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup Methodist Church
G. BR
Anere
Lamman
Frances Armstrong
D. K. Johnston
Ian Morgan
Imup Town Hall
Kamman
Morgan
Linab
Tava Teaat
Lamb Carcass Contest Sees 100 Percent Entry Rise
The W A branch of the Australian Meat Board reports a surge in entries for this year’s lamb carcass contest with 67 competitors submitting 35 carcasses each by the November 30 deadline. Judging results are due next week and a display for public inspection will be held at the West Australian Meat Export Works Robin Jetty at 3 pm on December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A
Australian Meat Board
West Australian Meat Export Works
Robin Jetty
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Nannup Review
Sr Keith Waner
Mrs Booker
N. Coleman
Miss B. Russell
Messrs Vie Moore
Marlow
J. Miller
Mr Badrick
Hepp
Kelva Badrick
Norman Kealley
Elsie Rodda
Pat Patterson
Billy Russell
Jim Yates
Allan
Barbara
Greenbushes
Jim Kearney
Vallance
M.C
Bob Hutchins
Jack Crothers
Carroll
Cundernup
A. B. P. Higgins
Collins
Ted
O'Malley
Ron Smith
Murray
Reg Gardenne
Harry Gardenne
Collie
H. Warner
W Marlow
Plunkett
Busselton
Doug Stewart
J. Stewart
Batham
Mr. Marlow
C. Stewart
Augusta
Mrs. Church
Puone
Dean Bros
Sou-West Farmers
LAMB
M. Cullity
Bridgetown
Balingup
Gregory
J. C. Williams
W. C. Lowe
Southdown
J. Kennedy
Milford D. Smith
Beverley
R. B. Williamson
T. Nixon and Suns
Dalwallinu
T. Nixon and Sons
Durfield
Darkin
Baxter, Rothe and Sons
Coorow
A. L. Bolton
Namban
Baxter, Rothe and
Suns
Milford Dp
Smith
Ro H. Williamson
W. G. Burges
Burges Siding
A. AL Platt
Narrikup
S. Wallace
Mt. Barker
F. T. Collins
A. Wilkinson
Kronkup
G. V. Mitchell
Donnybrook J
K. Forrester
Carnamah
Ateome
Kennedy
Giant Road Trains
Nannup Hotel
Stan Whitaker
David Brown
B. Kinnane
Northcliffe
Bridgetown Advocate
Clayton Waugh
Frank Thompson
Nornalup
Renee
Bridgetown Dry Cleaners
Hampton Street
Holden
Fisher’s Garage
Kirup Mullalyup
Harmer & Rouse
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