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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
7
An informal farewell party on Saturday May 20 at Mill Boarding House ME hosted by the Arlowsen family before they depart for England. Guests danced to accordion by F. Hutchins and jazz drums by Bert Marlow, sang old time songs, and enjoyed supper. The Marlow family led requests including The West and You. the event closed around 11 30 with Auld Lang Syne and best wishes for the journey.
Spectators sheltered in buses cars and booths as heavy rain and small hail interrupted the game at halftime during the Nannup versus Warriors football match last Sunday. The shower complicated players as they resumed in the third quarter.
Manjimup Road Board discusses several town area projects including damaged culverts and footpath repairs. Early start planned for a footpath section, and the board orders maintenance on the disposal/repair of the wheel cart. A danger sign will be erected near the burnt culvert by Mr Dear’s property and another on Bridgetown Road hilltop.
First aid officer John Fennell proposed forming a first aid class in Nannup to aid locals and club members. Dr Munro is believed willing to assist, and officers hope the initiative gains broad support from young and old in the community.
Nannup Football Club received a brand new first aid box with compartments donated by supporter Mr Neilson. The box was constructed and used for the first time last Sunday.
An unexpected arrival at a recent gathering introduced Willie who asked to be called by that name. He returned with a saxophone adding music to the party and helping Willie and Mrs Willie earn the affection and popularity of the Nannup people.
Frank Badrick marks 25 years as timekeeper for Carnamah Race Club and local football clubs in 1925. He later served Waroona and the Nelson Association since Nannup joined as a competing club, celebrating his silver jubilee this year.
Nannup sportman Ray McAtte donated a trophy for the best position player in the Nannup Football Club for the current season. The winner will be decided by independent votes, with club treasurer Bruce Herbert reporting last weekend. Five voting cards are distributed each Sunday and kept in a sealed envelope after the match.
Residents of Nannup gathered at Alf Hutchins home last Saturday for a farewell party. The event marked the handing over of a property and sent off Bill Ford of Shell Oil Co Fremantle, brother to Mr 5 Ford, chairman of the Nannup Road Board.
Nannup overhauls Bridgetown Warriors in the third quarter to seize a 7 point lead and hold on for a 9 point win as time expires. Quarter scores show a strong finish by Nannup after a tight first half. A road board plans a £10 000 loan to buy a bulldozer truck ripper and grader, moved by C L Doust to speed future purchases.
Scoutmaster Sandilands reports the May 20 21 Perth convention a great success despite a hazardous return trip due to a faulty vacuum tank. Mt Hawthorn scouts seek to schedule the annual football match at Mt Hawthorn in July. Several new games sparked enthusiasm during a Friday muster. Registrations due at 1 shilling per member. Four boys to finish first class tests and six to complete second class in June. A scout social is set for June 9 with refreshments.
The Manjimup Road Board will not apply to the Loan Council for further loans this year. The board had approval to raise 15000 pounds for developmental works and 5000 pounds for town works, and the meeting decided no additional amounts were necessary at present. Perup Ward member C J Doust advocated continuing with the bitumenisation plan, noting that two miles of road in his ward would affect rates, and specifying the cost implications of extending the programme.
Nannup's backmen Spitz Neilson Pollock and Dee restricted Warriors forwards as les Guy Max Armstrong and Bashford led Nannup to a decisive lead. Russell, Guthridge and Campbell starred for Nannup while Warriors missing Prastidie Hornby Walton and Washington failed to close the gap. Nannup led 9 goals 10 behinds to 2 goals 7 behinds at halftime and extended their advantage late in the match.
Sunday matches feature Warriors v Centrals at Bridge Town, Balingup v Rovers at Balingup, Boyup Brook v Nannup at Boyup Brook. Nannup leads 1 5 to 1 3 at the bell as Keyser and McPhail stir drama, with sparking play from Woods Howes Patterson and Kearnney boosting Nannup and McKennay adding a late goal for Warrior comeback efforts.
Former Warrior Bill Doust recalls that 40 years ago he first stripped for the maroon and golds. He notes teams at Greenbushes and Bridgetown, football's keenness, and strong displays before Greenbushes declined. Winnijup formed to keep competitive spirit alive as players travelled long distances to play.
Nannup triumphed over the Warriors by 11 15 to the Warriors’ score in a tight contest. Goalkickers include Kearney and Guthridge for Nannup with Armstrong and McPhail scoring for the Warriors. Best players highlighted include Neilson Spitz and Keyser for Nannup while Bashford Haren Guy and Armstrong starred for the Warriors.
At a Blackwood Trout Acclimatisation Society meeting Mr Rodda of Nannup questioned if trout are classed as game and noted nearby fish weighing up to 4 lb. The chairman said the society controls trout within the Upper Blackwood district to Margaret River and discussed prosecution under the Fisheries Act. Delegates from Nannup agreed to investigate further and consider notices at the brook.
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