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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 08, 1948

Page

7

Irish arrival joins Karrie Timber staff family

NANNUP NEWS reports Mrs Haiett and four children arriving from Ireland to join husband and father a Karrie Timber Co office staff member. Bevin Blythe’s first birthday celebrated with friends at W. C. Blythe home. Hockey girls’ dance attendance down amid cold weather. Irene Bana out of hospital. Mr and Mrs Donovan and one child vacationing with Mr and Mrs J Wakefield. HH Patterson returns from Perth with a new car. A M Miley name correction to A M Rilythe in last week’s issue.

W. C. Blythe Son Bevin

Wedding Bells Ring At Nannup

At Nannup on June 26 at 4 p m the Methodist Church witnessed the marriage of Olive Mervyna Donovan to Donald Ray Ware. Rev N Inwood officiated. The bride wore navy serge with white pinstripes. bridesmaid Eileen Rodda in mustard crepe. best man Alf Ware. Breakfast at 6 pm with toastmaster T McCluskey. toasts by Les May Alf Ware and N King.

Nannup Methodist Church Olive Mervyna Donovan E. Rodda Donald Ray Ware W. Ware Beverley N. Inwood Eileen Rodda Alf Ware T. McCluskey Les May N. King

R S L Ladies Entertained At Social Evening

The R S L Women's Auxiliary held a social to recruit younger members. Ron Howes spoke on aims while Mrs Hadrick thanked the sub-branch. Mrs Ilythe won the ladies' darts and Mr Blythe won the gents' in the throw-off with four darts per player.

R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary Ron Howes Hadrick

Nannup Medical Fund Plans Subscription Increase

A well attended meeting last week decided to raise subscriptions to 8/84 a month for adults and 4/4 a month for juniors to support the fund.

Rifle Club Elects A Pollock Captain At AGM

Excellent service rendered by A Pollock to Nannup Rifle Club led to his re election as captain at the annual general meet on Sunday morning. Other officers named include Secretary D Blythe Treasurer F Rodrick and committee members L Dean A Rowe F Green R Reynolds Jock McKittrick R McAtee F Hillman with auditor R Reynolds and handicapper A Rowe. Present at the meeting were A Pollock D Blythe M Dearle F Badrick R McAtee L Dean J Green Jim and Jock McKittrick F Green G McKittrick Fr Hillman and Master Green mascot. A busy bee on the rifle range is planned for next Sunday to set a new target shed.

A. Pollock Nannup Rifle Club D. Blythe F. Rodrick L. Dean A. Rowe F. Green R. Reynolds Jock McKittrick R. McAtee F. Hillman M. Dearle F. Badrick J. Green Jim G. McKittrick Fr. Hillman Master Green

NANNUP MARKET REPORT June Yarded 150 Cattle at Centre

Goldsbrough Mort & Co. Ltd reports a June market at the centre yarding 150 cattle. Buyers from Perth Dardanup Donnybrook Bridgetown and Manjimup attended with competition limited though prices matched late rates. Shorthorn cattle ranged to £18 for 8 year olds and £18 5 for ward condition. 18 month steers to £10 10. 12 month steers and heifers to £7 10. store cows to £8 17 6 and £4 10.

Goldsbrough Mort & Co. Ltd Perth Dardanup Donnybrook Bridgetown Manjimup

Greens Dominate Reds In Saturday Basketball Clash

Greens crushed Reds 27 to 10 as Dallas Monday starred with many goals. Greens showed keen play and strong throws. Nannup prepares to meet Busselton on July 18 in forthcoming match.

Greens Reds Dallas Nannup Busselton

Football Conference set for Perth August 24

Delegates from many country associations will meet in Perth on August 24 under the W A N F L. The Nelson Association received notice at its last meeting. Agenda items must arrive in Perth by July 27 and official representative names by August 17. About 40 associations may be represented, each with one delegate entitled to speak and vote. Messrs Daniel and Earl of Collie, representing Nelson on the South West Football Council, were named delegates.

W.A. N.F.L Perth Nelson Association Messrs Daniel and Earl of Collie South-West Football Council

Local Football Fixtures Across July and August

Nelson district fixtures list matches from July 11 to August 15 featuring Balingup, Warriors, Boyup Brook, Nannup, Centrals and Rovers. Sunday games include Balingup versus Warriors at Bal ingup Bridgetown and multiple pairings at Greenbushes, Nannup, Bridge Town, and Rovers venues.

Balingup Warriors McDonald Boyup Brook Nannup Bridgetown Woods Centrals Rovers Greenbushes Nan

Red Cross Treasurer Re elected For Tenth Term

The Red Cross treasurer is re elected for a tenth term. Secretarial duties remain with Mrs. Scott while Mrs. EK Sigeins becomes shop supervisor. The meeting lists many members, notes funds raised, and calls for a July clothing appeal for Europe.

Red Cross Scott EK. Sigeins

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