Nannup Corner Local News Roundup
NANNUP CORNER details arrivals departures and social notes as residents return from holidays and travel. Mentions include Mr K Mel drum home from work, Mrs J Kearney and Miss D Pickles back from Perth, and Mrs Marlow snr with Mrs Pears on holiday in Perth. Numerous train travelers and local brief notes, plus hospital visits and fishing trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannup
Perth
J. Kearney
D. Pickles
Marlow Snr
Mrs. Pears
Zinc alleviates flax die back in Western Australia
Government report from Perth notes widespread flax die back in 1946 due to zinc soil deficiency. Zinc treatment on Boyup Brook Hack property produced taller, denser, and more uniform flax. zinc deficient plots lagged and weeds thrived. Officials recommend zinc sulphate with superphosphate at 10 to 15 lb per acre, urging farmers in Western Australia to arrange suitable fertilizer mixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Gass Smith
Department of Agriculture
Perth
Western Australia
W. W .M. Hack
Boyup Brook
Cass Smith
Werttern Australia
Muradup
W.4a
Pemberton Rainfall Totals Through 1947
Pemberton records 382 points and 41 wet days for 1947 to date, versus 488 points and 36 wet days at the same point last year. In 1945 the period logged 464 points with 26 wet days.
Anzac Day Service Held in Hall at Greenbushes
Anzac Day observance at Greenbushes moved from the usual venue to the Hall due to showers. A sizable gathering of veterans from both World Wars attended, led by drummer W G Allen. Rev N Inwood delivered the address, with pianist J Neville and G Lugler aiding. wreath ceremony conducted by W Thomas. thanks given by R Sullivan. Baliningup representatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbushes
R.S.L
W. G. Allen
N. Inwood
Mise J. Neville
Graham
Lugler
Memorial
W. Thomas
Women's Auxiliary
Friends
R. Sullivan
Balingup
CWA Annual Meeting Elects New Officers in Rest Room
The annual CWA meeting on April 8 elected Mrs. Graham as president and Mrs. Sells as vice president with Mrs. Ingram as secretary. A social evening will celebrate the branch twelfth birthday. A May 3 flood relief ball and donations are requested with details to Mrs. Angus or Mr. Morgan. Next meeting May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Sells
Kerr
Graham
8. Ingram
Britain
Angus
Morgan
Road Board
Holidays and family moves amid Perth and Bunbury
Holiday scenes feature Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and family moving to Bunbury from Perth. Mrs. Walton visits Perth, Mrs. D. Pears holidaying with Mrs. Pears senior, sympathy extended to Mrs. A. Dove in Geraldton. Congrats to Learmonth and Hague on newborn daughters. Advancement Association Bail held in Greenbushes Miner Hall with a floor show featuring M Yates Cox Newton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Advancement Association
Miners’ Hall
Greenbushes
Mesdames M. Yates
Cox
Newton
P. Cox
J. Cox
Messrs
R. Lindsay
J. Newton
M. Yates
P. Feasey
M. Meagher
T. Mearher
R. Pryde
A. Gelfe
G. Sells
Valedictory for Mrs Taylor and Daughters at Greenbushes
A farewell evening was held in the Greenbushes Methodist Church on April 23 to honor Mrs W Taylor and her daughters Ruth and Norma. Speakers praised the Taylor family's church work, gifts were presented including a silver dish, serviette rings, and brooches, and a dainty supper concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Ruth
Norma
Christian Endeavour Society
Greenbushes
Brian Williams
Christian Endeavour
P. Williams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nannup Corner
Mr. K. Meldrum
Mrs. Monday
R. Solesy
Nannup Road Board
Donnybrook
Miss K. Badrick
Mrs. Blythe
Metropolis
H. Hutchins
R. Sexton
Mrs. R. Jensen
Mrs. Mitchell
Nannup Hotel
Mr. R. Rogers
Sydney
R. H Thomson
Kelmscott
J. Lyon
Bridgetown
C. Morey
W. Clare
P. and
W. Mc Court
G. Young
Busselton
W. P Kelly toCottesloe
BB. Bristow
Mr. M. Wood
Mr. W. Dyson
Mise T. Bill
M. Longbottom
Mr. R. Wakefield
Lutchey Shop
Bridgetown Advocate
F. Badrick
Co-operative Ltd
Jassid
R. Urquhart
Wigmore’s Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
F. Critehnee Co. Ltd
Mercantile Mutual Insurance To
National Mutual Life Association
O. Ellershaw and Co ° Ltd
Shell Depot
P.O. Box
H. V. South - Bunbury Radio Service
Pemberton
C.wa
J. Doherty
Joan
Mary
D. Pears
East Kirup
Pears
Snr
A. P. Dove
Avas
Geraldton
Mrs. Learmonth
Mrs. Hague
Miss J. Neville
Miss Neville
Mac’s
E. McCaul
DOYE
Newton's Garage
Chevrolet, Pontiac and
Buick Sales and Service
G. M. H. Service
Oxy
Palatine Insurance & A. M. P. Insurance
Bridgetown Motor Transport
Steere ST
Bernie Harrison
DRY Cleaner
Hampton Street
T. A. McInnes
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