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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

4

Kirup CWA Bids Farewell To Mrs J McCune

Kirup branch of the CWA held an afternoon in the hall to farewell Mrs J McCune who leaves the district for Rockingham. Prizes were won, a dainty tea served, and tributes paid by Mrs C Dore and Mrs J McDonald. A presentation followed by Mrs W Allen. Also noted are Merv Lewis returning from Perth coal strike and new Kirup arrivals Mr and Mrs B Condren taking over a farm from Mr G Creyk.

Kirup CWA J. McCune Rockingham T. Watson Watson C. Dore Mrs. McCune Perth Merv Lewis A. Lewis B. Condren Kalgoorlie G. Creyk

Kirup Social Visitors Attend CWA Function

Visitors to MKirup during the week to attend the CWA function for Mrs. McCune were Mr. and Mrs. Hannay of Busselton. They stayed with Mr. and Mrs. C. Dore. Mrs. Jim Hunt of East Kirup caught Saturday's Australind to Perth.

Mkirup CWA Jim Hunt East Kirup Perth

Kirup Defeat Greenbushes 2–0 in Women’s Hockey

Kirup women maintain top spot defeating Greenbushes 2 nil. Final tally came from W Ellis and M Allen before half time as Kirup dominated first half with strong defense in the second. Best players: Kirup L Sertorio G Coleman M Allen W Ellis. Greenbushes G Yates M Guig Helmi D Cox P Perry.

Kirup M. Allen W. Ells E. Young G. Coleman J. Allen L. Sertorio V. Hillier R. Hillier R. Allen B. Mitchell B. Lyon E. Myles Greenbushes E. McKelvie S. Graham G. Yates L. Lindsay M. Guig-ielmi D. Buchanan J. Guiglielmi P. Perry

Kirup routs Boyanup in 1949 premiership bid clash

Kirup defeats Boyanup by 13 goals to surge to the top of the premiership table. Kirup's R Allen led scoring with 6 goals aided by P O'Dea and J McDonald while Boyanup failed to match the visitors early, with J Kitchens and K Roberts among the best for the losers.

Donnybrook Association Nelson Kirup R. Allen Lorne Fitzgerald Lawrence Fitzgerald B. Dilley J. McDonald R. Price P. O'Deane Sheehan E. Wall N. Trigwell 5. Lyon G G. Wall J. Licciardello R. Wall T.cunningham T. Allen K. Wall L. Gwell Boyanup D. Reid P. Glynn J. Kitchens Barrett R. Simmons B. Reilly T. Hunt A. Fontaine K. Roberts Spenson P. O'Dea Ry Kirup Sarely Allen J. MaDonard Jenty K. Robertseeepee Anup Mirab O’dea Seers Faver Boote Will Inners Fit Seatep Kirup P Hade Seroe Price Stgngmen BE. Wall T. Cunningham

Passing of Mrs Fanny Lucas Widow of Bridgetown

The Late Mrs. Fanny Lucas aged 11 years died last Friday in Bridgetown. She leaves three daughters, fourteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren. A Methodist funeral was held, with service led by Rev A T Meyer, and burial at Bridgetown. Funeral arrangements were by Wm Moyes & Son.

Bridgetown Fanny Lucas Southampton England Guest W. Rank G. Ramage Iidgetown Methodist Church Trev. A. T. Meyer Speers Leo Corrie Mere Reg Culverhouse Pegwey J Carter Greenbushes Joy, Troyvden Cherevl Summers Mra Carlyle Moyes Trartlett and Hearn Jock Beryl Charl Gunn W. L. Nelson

Bridge Town Road Board Schedules Leave of Absence Request

A special Bridge Town Road Board meeting heard a letter from chairman Malcolm Scott requesting a leave of absence until after the federal elections. Scott noted his endorsement as a Liberal candidate for the Senate. The board considered the request.

Bridgetown .Road Malcolm Scott Scott LCL Senate

Inter-School Sports Carnival Considered in Busselton Plan

A circular at the Bridgetown Association notes Busselton Parents and Citizens propose an annual inter-school sports carnival in Busselton with October 8 as sports day and trophies for top school and individuals. The plan includes a regional canvass for trophies and a triangular football contest among Bunbury Bridgetown and Manjimup teams at Bridgetown.

Busselton Parents and Citizens’ Association Bridgetown Association DAI Bridgetown Brunswick Junction Manjimup Walton Bunbury Manijimup

Bridgetown State School Renovations Proposed

Plans are underway to renovate Bridgetown State School with a coat of paint to improve appearance. P and C Association president Mr Scriven said the move is desirable, noting the improvements discussed at a Monday night meeting.

Bridgetows State School P and c Association Scriven

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