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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1949

Page

4

Nannup Road Board debate over auditor's trailer purchase

Board members voiced indignation at the auditor's remarks about a trailer bought to convert into a caravan for outsider staff. The meeting noted four road workers employed, declined a land application for Reserve 21217, and planned a camping-area notice. They approved a longer bus route, scheduled a meeting with the South West Development Committee, and set costs and appointments for the period.

Nannup Road Nannup Gold Gully Road

Blythe Family Return From Holidays

Noticed Mr D Blythe has returned to Nannup after a long absence. Mr and Mrs A M Blythe returned by bus last week following their annual holidays away.

A. M. Blythe J. Wakefield Nannup

Nannup Notes Include Bank Manager Appointment and Local Travel

Nannup gains Keith Webb as manager of the new Bank of N. E. W. branch. Local movements include J King and Mrs. King heading to the city by bus, N Coleman visiting his wife after the birth of their son, and multiple trips between Nannup Busselton Darradup and Perth for holidays, weddings, and hospital matters. Several births and social updates follow, with residents attending events and holidays in nearby towns.

Keith Webb Nannup Bank of N.E.W

Carlotta School Dance Attracts Wide Patronage

A monthly Carlotta School dance drew visitors from Nannup and East Nannup along with strong local support. Music by Tim Hutching, with extras by Mrs. R Widderson. Master of ceremonies P Sweeney announced a supper, and Miss O Truegs with Mr T Warner won Monte Carlo.

Carlotta Bueh Fire Brigade Nannup East Nannup Tim Hutching R. Widderson P. Sweeney Monte Carlo O. Truegs T. Warner

Motor Cycle Nuisance At Manjimup Road Board Meeting

Mr P Andrews led a complaint about noisy motor cycles causing a public nuisance in Giblett Street after 11 30 p.m. The board endorsed the issue and agreed to refer it to police, offering to supply names and vehicle numbers.

P. Andrews Manjimup Mr. Andrews Giblett Street F. Fowles F. E. Wiseman S. Davies

New Hospital Secretary Appointed at Nannup Hospital

Nannup Hospital Board elects Mr. H. Brown as secretary at the last monthly meeting replacing Mr. Watson who resigned due to ill health. Early departure of Matron Perking will leave the board to appoint another Matron and manage a smooth transition.

Nannup Hospital H. Brown Watson Perking

Nannup Riflemen Reach Possible on 300 Yard Range

Nannup riflemen fired two downs over the 300 yards range last Sunday. Three members reached the possible with handicap. Scores listed for G. McKittrick J. McKittrick OL. Cole A. Pollock F. Green R. Reynolds FF. Badrick, with totals around 68 to 70.

Nannup Riflemen G. McKittrick J. McKittrick OL. Cole A. Pollock F. Green R. Reynolds FF. Badrick

Big Sports Arrangements for Nan' hup Chop Meeting

Arrangements are set for a major chop meeting at Nan hup on April 30 with total prize money of £125. Events include Open Underhand 12in with first £60 second £10 third £5, Standing Block 12in with first £18 second £5 third £2, and Mugs Underhind 12Zin with first £18 second £1 third £9.

Nan' Hup

Ratepayers Meeting for Nannup Road Board District

Annual meeting set for Saturday April 9 at 3 p.m. Auditor's report to be received and general business discussed regarding the district affairs.

Nannup Road Board

Winter Bus Timetable Discussed for Nannup District

Members of Nannup Chamber of Commerce met Rail way Dept representatives this week to discuss altered services and the winter timetable set to operate from May 1. The visitors then continued to Margaret River.

Nannup Chamber of Commerce Railway Dept Margaret River

Tennis Tournament Trophies Presented at Nannup Club

The Nannup Tennis Club 1949 season concluded with trophy presentations in the Town Hall Supper Room. Winners included Co. Rowe defeating D. Waddington 6-4 6-3 in the men's singles, Mrs. McCafferty over Mrs. Fredericks 6-5 6-3 in the ladies singles, and Brockman/Perks triumphing in the men's doubles 6-1. Mixed and handicap events were also decided with Brockman-Williams and Fredericks-Guthridge taking the honors.

Nannup Town Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Gilbert A. Pearson Pearson Commonwealth Loans W. Gbovell Messrs. A. Hutchins 8. E. Ford South-West Road Board Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil Refineries Nannup Greengrocery Supply R Hall P.O Small Goode Queensland Insurance Co Nannup Garage & Service Stn M. McCafferty Prop Kriesler A. Batteries Dyson’s Tea Warren Road Mackay R. J. Wakefield Nannup Hotel Doug Arnold Bridgetown Advocate Thurs National Library of Australia Nannup Review N. Coleman Mrs. M. King Mr. King Darradup Sexton L. Steinlin Busselton J. Brockman T. Green Peta Warburton Nannup District Hospital Perth Mrs. J. Brockman Mrs. W. Richards Monbijou Erikle Parents and Citizens Miss J. Honisett R. R. Rowe R. Hall Bunbury C. Doe Miss Smoker Carlotta School Seretary Ratepayer’s Meeting Joe Waddington EAL Steere ST Bridgetown Holden Fisher’s Garage Greenbushes Balingup Kirup Mullalyup Nla.gov
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