Nannup Combination too good for Warriors
Nannup defeated Warriors in a close match with strong defense led by J Dean. The final term saw Nannup extend a lead as Howes kicked a sealing goal amid a high‑tempo finish.
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1948
Page
7
Nannup defeated Warriors in a close match with strong defense led by J Dean. The final term saw Nannup extend a lead as Howes kicked a sealing goal amid a high‑tempo finish.
Mr. T Hutchinson visited Nannup to see family while postmaster Bramley travelled to the metropolis. J Clarke Jnr and D Arnold were noted visitors and departures. Local representatives attended the South West Conference in Bunbury on July 21 with accompanying spouses. The Lonovan couple vacationed with the Wakefields before returning home. Miss Wilson and fiancé R Williams arrived by car to visit the Wilson family, joined by D Cordwell.
A July 16 gathering at the home of Oscar Nielsen celebrated Kevin Asplin known as Blue turning 21. Guests included family friends, with piano by Mesdames Nielsen Hutchinson Moore and Vallance, accordion by E Red Warner, and a cake with 42 candles as Kevin spoke thanking everyone for wishes and telegrams.
Nannup 8.16 64 defeated Warriors 5.10 40 with key goal kickers Jeffrey two goals R Nielson two Asplin two Hillzinger two and R Howes one for Nannup while Guy two Prastidis M Glancy and R Armstrong each added for Warriors. Nannup's J Dean stood out with fine marking and strong clearances supported by Widdison C Nielson Pollock H Howes and H Patterson. Warriors' Prastidis dominated rucking with solid work from Glancy and Guy. Fox Faithfull Brazier and Moyes contributed on defence and wings.
The Nannup branch of the Country Women's Association celebrated its eleventh birthday on July 16 with a decorated cake of eleven candles. The Advocate extends best wishes for ongoing success in future activities. Recent hotel guests included Meesers, Power, Cohen, Woosam, Nick of Perth, and Barnaud, Wagg, Styne, Mackay of Bunbury. Nannup recorded 160 points in Friday night’s rainfall.
Nannup representatives pushed motions carried at the Bunbury meeting. They urged government action to expand veterinary services across the South-West and to hire trained geologists for a full geological and geophysical survey. The conference also discussed abolishing plural voting.
New vehicles arrived in recent weeks at Nannup Motors and nearby dealers including Messrs. V. Ritchie, S. Ford, H. Patterson, and J. Brockman.
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