Season's Final Shoot for Nannup Rifle Club
Members of the Nannup Rifle Club closed the 1947-48 season with a Sunday morning shoot on the 700 and 900 yard ranges. Five shooters carded possible scores with handicaps, led by H Longbottom and L Dean each totaling 70. Others included FP Green 70 Cy Blythe 70 J Green 70 Jack McKittrick 68 and G McKittrick 68, with lower totals from R McAtee 56 F Badrick 64 Jim McKittrick 50 E Russell 49 A Sexton 48 A Rowe 47 and F Hillman 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannup Rifle Club
H. Longbottom
L. Dean
FP. Green
Cy Blythe
J. Green
Jack McKittrick
G. McKittrick
R. McAtee
F. Badrick
Jim McKittrick
E. Russell
Sexton
A. Rowe
F. Hillman
Nannup Show Plans for October 1948 Progress Meeting
Nannup Progress Association votes to hold the 1948 Show in October. Officers elected include President Jenkins re elected, vice president F Badrick, secretary treasurer H Happ pro tem, auditor R Rowe. Association to buy more trout from Pemberton Hatcheries for local streams. Dead ornamental trees to be replaced. Delegates Taylor and Badrick named to Bunbury South West Conference next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
F. Badrick
H. Happ
R. Rowe
Pemberton
Messrs
F. Taylor
Fr. Badrick
Bunbury
June wedding at Methodist Church in Nannup
Ethel Margaret Sartori and George Benjamin Hinson were married June 26 at the Nannup Methodist Church. The bride wore an old world lace gown with a three-tier tulle veil, and the couple left for Busselton and Perth after a reception for eighty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Margaret
A. C
George Sartori
Nannup
George Benjamin
Benjamin Hinson
Busselton
L. Sartori
Perth
Recreation Ground Improvements and Extensions Update
Work on the recreation ground proceeds under Messrs. Arthur Hall and O. Neilson. The crew reports great strides with the dressing rooms and tea booth, despite rain delaying operations. Plans include ground improvements behind the Convent to suit hockey use and anticipate completion around last Sunday's football match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Ground
Messrs
Arthur Hall
O. Neilson
Tarents and Citizens Card Evening Held at Nan-nup School
On Wednesday June 23 the Tarents and Citizens Association hosted a card evening at Nan nup State School. Mr Pears won with 10 games while bridge prizes went to G Marlow with 1834 and Mrs Mason with 1429 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarents and Citizens’ Association
Nannup State School
Eachre
Pears
G. Marlow
Mason
Local residents report injuries and community notices in Nannup
Mr R Jensen fractured his right wrist after trying to crank a car. Andrew Riley cut his hand while chopping wood and received 12 stitches at Nannup Hospital. Alan Pollock returned from Perth with a re conditioned motor truck after a prior mishap. IUSL sub branch to host a social evening for the Women's Auxiliary at Nannup Hall. A newborn son welcomed to Mr and Mrs Studsor at Nannup Hospital. Julius Brockman in Perth for medical care likely two more weeks. Miss Chesson Rowe visiting family from Bunbury. Blue Asplin discharged from Army and in Nannup. EB Kearney visiting his parents in Nannup. Ladies Auxiliary roster set for afternoon tea before forthcoming matches. Recent visitors include many from Perth, Bridgetown, Bunbury, Manjimup, Freemantle, Busselton, Katanning, Jarrahwood, East Beverley and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannup Hotel
Messrs
Andrewatha
Greg McPherson
Denny
Keays
Conner
Court
Abbott
Adkins
Rilpil
Waters
A. N. Siglin
Ogborne
Perth
J. Cunningham
Bridges
Bridgetown
Hendry
Simmons
Baxter
Bunbury
Lapsley
Colin Ware
Cand
F. Biechynden
East Beverley
Bridgetown News Chronicles Transfers and Local Ventures
Bridgetown lists staff moves including Alan Earnshaw shifting to Geraldton from the Commonwealth Bank. D. B. Smith tours Kimberleys, a Wagin weekend group plans a trip, and Chum White visits from Waroona. Local shifts see Mr. Luff leaving Premier Bakery for Mr. Ferguson. Bridgetown Advocate staff changes note Dunn on holidays and Brazier back from relief duties. A street stall raises over £30 for the Parents and Citizens Association. Rovers Football Club hosts a fundraising dance. Local notices cover lectures, circus purchases, lighting upgrades, and social visits by residents and visitors to Bridgetown and surrounding towns.
Nannup Rises to Second in Football Premiership
Nannup defeated Rovers 6 goals 1 point to 3 goals 1 point, taking second place in the premiership. Best for Nannup were B. and Co, Neilson, Warner, Hutchins, and R. Howes. for Rovers, Long, Waller, Garrett, Gibson, Geo Giblett, and M. Ward. Umpire Woods officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannup
B. and Co
Neilson
Warner
Hutchins
R. Howes
Dean
Rovers
Long
Waller
Garrett
Cibson
Geo Giblett
M. Ward
Woods
Nannup Triumphs In B Grade Match
Nannup wins the B grade game with 6 goals 0 points to 3 goals 2 points. Rovers struggle to score, while Nannup dominates the midfield and seals victory.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nannup Progress Association
Advocate
Dean Bros
Cowmonwea H Oil Refineries
Nannup Greengrocery Supply R
Hall
P.O
Queensland Insurance Co
Misa Pat Mallay
Fremantle
Shirley Salter
Crawley
Ron Thom
Gordon Sartori
Kalgoorlie
Pam, Nanand
Judy Wilson
Agnes Dean
A. C. Sartori
M. Hinson
A. Struthers
L. Sartor
G. Cross
F. Lund
Mr. Jenkins
Optician
R. J. Wakefield
Doug
Arnold
Bridgetown Advocate
National Library of Australia
Mr. R. Jensen
Andrew Riley
Nannup Hospital
Alan Pollock
Ius.l
Women's Auxiliary
Nannup Hall
Julius Brockman
Chesson Rowe
Kevin
Blue
Asplin
Hear
EB. Kearney
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Alan Earnshaw
Commonwealth Bank
Alan
Geraldton
Brigadier Potts
Kimberleys
Smith
D. 8. Scott
Wagin
Ron King
Les Guy
S Chum White
Waroona
Luff
Manjimup
Ferguson
P. A., Dunn
Ray Brazier
Norseman
Kellerberrin
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Wirth
Neill Taylor
Wally Carter
Rod Rooke
M. McCafferty
Ben Fisher
Football Association
Bon
W. Corbitt
Maylands
M.U
Athold Hobbs
Hobbs and Winning,architects
Eric Sandover
Mrs. L. Rowney
Chase House, Pemberton
Major
Mrs. M. Horrell
The
Freemasons
York
Mrs. R. W. McKenny
Victoria
Charteris
Town
Carl Short
Elder, Smith and Co
T. Wharton
Lewis
G. Giblett
Collins
Feeven
Rovers Nannup
F. J. Taylor
Collie Dry Cleaners
West Cycles
Nannup Meat Supply
Hillman and Coleman
Cole
Dyson’s
Warren Road
MacKay
Nla.gov
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