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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

3

Nannup Review Solosy Seeks Wyalkatchem Secretary Post

The Wheatbelt Tribune reports that Wyalkatchem’s road board accepted the application of R H Solosy, former Nannup secretary for two years, for the secretary role. Solosy began as junior assistant under T C Brown around 1938, then became senior assistant at Dowerin before returning to Nannup. Ratepayers and residents wish him success.

New Road Board Wheatbelt Tribune Wyalkatchem R. H. Solosy Nannup Board Solosy Road Board T. C. Brown Dowerin Road Board Nannup

Basketball Season Opens With Interclub Match

The basketball season began on Saturday April 24 with a fast first game as many girls joined. Captains Miss Db and Miss L Loggebottom led teams to a strong start. At halftime Longbottom led 3 to nothing and Monday’s team pulled ahead in the final quarter to win 4 to 3.

Db. Monday Miss L. Loggebottom Miss Longbottom Miss Monday

Road Mishap Near Nannup Ends With Damaged Car

A driver, Mr. W. Forrest, narrowly escaped serious injury when his car lost steering on the Bridgetown road’s big hill four miles from Nannup. The vehicle struck a roadside log after dropping its steering wheel following a trip to drop a friend at Nannup for a bus.

Bridgetown W. Forrest Nannup Mishay

Miss P Wilson Celebrates 21st Birthday Return

Miss P Wilson and her parents return by car on Monday after visiting Perth to celebrate her twenty first birthday. Congratulations Pam.

Miss P. Wilson Perth Pam

Obituary of Late Mrs A Newman at Nannup Home

Late Mrs. A Newman dies at her daughter’s home on Thursday April 22 at 78 after nine years of ill health. She was a long time Nannup resident. The funeral cortege left the hospital for the graveside at 2 pm with pallbearers and a large circle of floral tributes from family and friends.

A. Newman T. Henderson Nannup K. Kock P. Stallard V. Vallance F. Badrick

Farewell Surprise for Miss Excell at Nannup Hotel

Friday evening colleagues and friends hosted a farewell surprise for Miss N Excell who is leaving the Nannup Hotel after many years of service. A gramophone crowd and games filled the party with a tasty staff supplied supper and best wishes from Mr D Arnold. She thanked everyone as the crowd sang For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.

Miss N. Excell Nannup Hotel Gramophone D. Arnold Miss Excell

Nanup Road Board appoints new secretary

A special meeting on 24 April appointed Charles Gilbert of Menasies as secretary. He is 44, married, with two children, and will begin duties near month end.

Nannup Road Charles Gilbert Menasies Gilbert

McKittrick Trophy Final at Nannup Range

Sunday rifle shoot at Nannup drew a small crowd amid long weekend festivities. Final McKittrick Trophy scores over 600 yards show H Engle 70 handicap and top totals with 70, H Longbottom 648, J Green 65, R McAtee 63, F Hillman 62, W McAtee 52, F Badrick 43, C Sexton 92.

Nannup McKittrick Engle H. Longbottom J. Green R. McAtee F. Hillman W. McAtee F. Badrick C. Sexton

Nannup Triumph Over Boyup In Rain Soaked Clash

Nannup defeated Boyup 12 goals 18 behinds to 6 behinds amid heavy rain. Captain Howes and Spitz starred for Nannup with Wakefield and Widdison aiding. Patterson, Millar, Caligiri and Morgan stood out for Boyup as the match dragged to an Inglorious finish.

Nannup Boyup Nannuup 1 KR Howes L. Spitz J. Dean W Wool CC. Doe W. McAtee E. Warner A. Pollock R. Neilson R. Widdison H. Hutchins P. Sweeney L. Kearney A. Baker R. Wakefield C. Rowe T. Jeffrey A. Kearney H. McLean W Patterson W. Mead Bashford Morgan M. Miller Drake-Brockman Duncan Whitton McLean Cullen R. Millar Hayward Treasure Tuckett R. Mead Hughes J. Calight Spitz Howes Kearney Hook’ Howes Wannup Jeffrey Reg Millar Millar Barney Kearney Splis Nannups -Wakefield Saicks Mead Patterson Brook Leo Spitz Wake- Neld Widdison McAfee Ward Rowe Aticks Orange Warner Joe Caligiri Caligiri Neo R. Howes R.millar McLean and

Nannup People and Visitors During Holiday Week

Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner and daughter Ruby holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Hooper. N. Excell and P. O'Neil left by bus for the city. Hettick and Solely guests of Mr. and Mrs. King. King attended his grandmother’s funeral in Nannup. Guests at Nannup Hotel included Smith Lamb Rechter O’Leary Treloar Tall Perth. Birth announced for Dr Hooper’s daughter. Des and Lea Talbot visited parents. A Dean and D Blythe headed to Manjimup. T Reynolds spent the long weekend in Nannup. Patterson returned by bus after city holiday. Bramley, postmaster’s daughter, arrived to spend a few days.

Nannup Hotel Smith Lamb Rechter O'Leary Treloar Tall Perth Dr. Hooper A Moker R. Reynolds Des Lea Talbot Nannup A. Dean D. Blythe Manjimup T. Reynolda H. Patterson Miss Bramley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nannup Review Mr. R. H. Solosy G. H. Walker Ff. Stallard C. Monday Dallas and Ennis T. McClusky Rose Harry Johnny Nellie Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil Refineries Queensland Insurance Co F. J. Taylor Collie Dry Cleaners West Cycles Nannup Meat Supply Hillman and Coleman DYSON Mackay R. J. Wakefield New Road Rd Mrs. Gardiner Ruby Mre. Hooper Mise N. Excell Mr. P. O'Neil Mrs. Hettick Mrs King Nelson Football Association Nla.gov
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