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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 25, 1948

Page

6

Nannup Roundup Notes Quick Perth Trips

Mr G Lindsay made a hurried trip to Perth to fetch his wife and young daughter home. Mr Jenkins has returned to Nannup after a city visit. Mrs Hodge of Perth is spending a holiday in Nannup. Mrs Beggs was called to Perth to care for an ill wife at Perth Public Hospital.

Mr. G. Lindsay Perth Mr. Jenkins Nannup City Mrs. Hodge F. L. Semmens Dongarra Bridgetown Greenbushes Mrs. L. Carr Mr. Trenfield Mr. Young Pemberton Hospital Messrs. Jones Green Mr. Jones Bridgetown Hospital

Nannup Clinch Blythe Cup Again In Narrow Victory

Nannup Brook won the toss and bowled first, Nannup tallying 101 all out with R Wale top scoring at 43. Nannup Brook were bowled out for 74, W Wood contributing 20, forcing a follow on. Nannup chased 17 to win and achieved it with one wicket down, securing back to back premierships for Nannup and the Blythe Cup outright.

Nannup Brook Nannup R. Wale Va H. Patterson C. One M. Wood W. Wood G. Viner W. H. Blythe

Visitors at Nannup Hotel Include Perth Guests

A list from a recent week at the Nannup Hotel notes attendees in Perth and nearby towns. Names include Dr Ruth Anderson Mr R Masters Mr Wilcox Police Inspector Reid Mr W Lamb C T A Perth Mr and Mrs Carrel Kalgoorlie Miss David Mesers Cargeeg Cohen Garlun Palmer Barn father Perth Mr Prior Bunbury Messrs Anderwartha and Lucas Perth.

Nannup Hotel Ruth Anderson R. Masters Wilcox Perth Reid Bunbury W. Lamb C.T.A Carrel Kalgoorlie David Mesers Cargeeg

Russell and Dunnett Lead Nannup Rifle Club Two Shoots

Russell and D Dunnett each total 70 points after two shoots at 300 yards. Results include scores and handicaps with others like Longbottom, Green, Dean, Sexton, and the McKittricks. No shoot on Easter Sunday. next event April 4 is first stage of the W H Blythe trophy.

Russell Dunnett Nannup D Dunnett H. Longbottom J. Green K. Dean W. Sexton W.H. Blythe

Thunderous Monday Brings No Rain Across District

Early Monday saw thunder and lightning with no rainfall. Residents still fetch water and hope for a downpour to fill tanks. Widespread fires burn in the district and many farmers report feed losses.

Social Roundabout Brings Week's Visitors to Bridgetown

A circle of visitors and locals populate Bridgetown and Greenbushes over a recent week with names including Ted Bennett K Eichener Jack Draper Morris Collett McLaren Archer and Minchin. Trips linked to Perth Fremantle Manjimup and Adelaide with transport by train ship and car. Local hotels Freemasons Terminus Bridgetown Hotel and Palmyra host guests while Mrs. Slattery Wally Copeland and others depart for city or VL P.

Bridgetown Ted Bennett Perth

Junior Farmers Con clude Meeting With Games and Supper

The Junior Farmers conclude their meeting with games and supper and plan a yearly trophy competition for winners. They invite youths aged 14 to 25 to join, with a 2/6 annual fee. Next meeting is Thursday April 1 at p.m. in the RSL Rooms.

R.S.L

Ambiguous OCR Brief Cites Names and Places

Fragmentary text lists multiple names such as Najera, Majestic, Fox, William, Robert Bruce and Chanak with scattered terms like royal title, beach and handicap. Lacks coherent event or context to define a clear news item or outcome.

St Pat's Ball a Wow Night with Hairy Fairies Highlight

The St Pat's Ball on March 20 proved a grand social and financial success. The male ballet troupe The Hairy Fairies provided a key feature of the evening's entertainment.

St. Pat’s

Special Dairy Sale at Kirup Auction Yard

Acting on instructions from various cvents the sale will be held in the yards of R G Brazier Esq five miles from Kirup on the Upper Capel Road. About 120 cattle include 30 pure bred A LS three year old heifers due to calve May June and 20 ALS heifers due June with additional cows and Jersey stock. Entries invited with consignors including Messrs W T and R A Price and other venders. Goldsbrough Mort Co Ltd Perth off Bridgetown.

R. G. Brazier Esq Kirup Capel Road T.B W. T R. A. Price Goldsbrough Mort & Co. Limited Perth Bridgetown

Wanted Accommodation Urgently for Female Teacher

Notice seeks immediate housing for a retiring female teacher at Bridgetown School. Communicate with HA at Bridgetown School without delay.

HA. T. Bridgetown School

Central Umpire Applications Sought by Nelson District FA

The Nelson District Football Association calls for applications for central umpires for the coming season. Applications must reach the secretary at Brigtown by Monday April 12. Fee is £2 2s with travelling allowance of 15s.

Nelson District Football Association Bridgetown

Bridgetown Butchers Set New Weekly Trading Hours

Bridgetown Butchers will operate Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Friday the shop will open at 7 a.m. with closing time unspecified. Saturday hours are 7 a.m. to 12 noon.

Bridgetown

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