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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 13, 1948

Page

5

Premier Nannup Auction Offers Wide Household Lot

NANNUP Elder Smith Co Ltd has instructions from Mr Reg Tyler of Nannup to auction a large furniture assortment. Items include beds, dressers, wardrobes, lounges, kitchenware, Viking era pieces, a piano stool, a Victrola, sewing machine, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, linoleum, rugs, brass ornaments, and sundries. The collection is described as in very good order and recommended.

Elder, Smith & Co. Ltd Reg. Tyler Nannup Vacola Electrolux Singer

Deaths and tributes in Nannup district obituary notice

Old Resident Pettit Longbottom born Busselton 1861 died after long illness. Details trace arrival in 1884, marriage, family, and hospitality memory. Carriers listed, numerous floral tributes from kin and local groups including unions and churches. Public notice records about local families and associations in Nannup district.

Busselton Mary Edward Pettit Tanjanerup Longbottoms Mre Longbottom Darradup Nannup N. King LB. Longbottom F. Badrick F. Dickson Ned Mac Olive Jean Eileen Shirley Tom Margee Muriel Bob

RSL Ball a Successful Grand Event for Auxiliary

The RSL Women's Auxiliary hosted the Grand Ball on May 3 after the sports. The function was financially and socially successful with the Greenbushes Orchestra in good form and a decorated hall featuring Union Jack streamers. A buffet supper was served and attendees wore an array of evening frocks. Notables included Miss D. Monday Cr Roberts N. Duplesais and others. Miss Matha and Eva Bilich were seen in Nannup for a short holiday.

R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary Greenbushes Fettle Missere D. Monday Cr. Roberts N. Duplesais M. Harrison M. Spitz A. Dean C. Spears B. Higgins Pp. Higgins N. Wilson EB. Rodda Bridgetown BE. Rodda P. Murphy K. Badrick A. Plunkett Mesdames Sweeney W. Moore Coleman Murphy Hillman Neilson

Funeral of Mr. Dunnet in Nangaup Draws Wide Respects

The funeral for Mr. W. G. Dunnet drew one of Nangaup’s largest crowds. He had served as manager at Mr. T. G. Wilson’s garage before ill health forced his move from Nannup to Margaret River. The service, led by Rev. Inwood of Bridgetown, was followed by interment in the Methodist cemetery with extensive wreaths and a long list of mourners and local organizations attending.

T. G. Wilson Nannup Margaret River Nangaup Mr. Dunnet J. Brockman R. Hall J. Lindsay T. Wilson J. Wakefield Roberts Messrs T. Brockman A. Struthers G. Thompson H. Fliggins E. Willmott W. Blythe Rev. Inwood Bridgetown Mr. G. Marlow Lyndon-James Perth

Nannup School hosts meeting to form hockey team

Nine girls attend at Nannup State School room with guests Mr and Mrs O Connor from Balingup. Officers elected include President C Spears and Secretary J Wilson. vice-president Mrs N Coleman. Irene Bana named on committee. captain to be chosen at first match. Membership set at 5 shillings. More interest hoped at next meeting.

Nannup C. Spears J. Wilson N. Coleman Irene Bana

Birthday party for Kelva Gadrick in May 1 celebration

Mr and Mrs Gadrick hosted over 30 guests at their home on Saturday May 1 in Nannup to celebrate Kelva Gadrick's birthday. The event featured games dancing an accordion, a lavish supper and a birthday cake as friends sang. Messages from W H Blythe and thanks from Kelva marked the close. Additional notes mention local departures and upcoming visits including Mr Lyndon-James' clinic in Nannup on May 17.

Mr. Gadrick Kelva Miss Badrick W. H. Blythe

Nannup Students Sweep Bridgetown In Dual Games

Nannup school children visited Bridgetown last Friday and won both football and basketball. Football Nannie scored 2 goals to Bridgetown 1 goal 2 behinds. Bridgetown was at less than full strength. In basketball Nannup led 20 goals to 7 goals.

Nannup Bridgetown Nannie

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N. Excel Pau Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil Refineries Nannup Review Steve Longbottom Doug Phyllis F. Stallard Gpitz Snr Jess Henry Henry Longbottom C. Monday Lutz John Fred Ruth Minnie D. Dunner Rose Ted Hazel Cecil J. Kearney David Struthers Aubrey Mavis Iris A. H. Cocks Len Ivy Hilda Bill Chris Gloria Steinlin Keith Rosa Geo Higgins Edna Craigie G. H A. B. Walker Nannup Greengrocery Supply R Hall P.O Queensland Insurance R. J. Wakefield Dyson Warren Road Mackay F. J. Taylor Collie Dry Cleaners West Cycles Nannup Meat Supply Hillman and Coleman R.S.L. Ball Misses Matha Eva Bilich Dallas Aggie Hawkins T. Green Peta G. Kostos Bertie Madge Dorrie Forrest 8. Baker Spits Nannup District Hospital C,w. A Bad- Mek Church Family Nannup R.8.l. Women's Navy Royat Templemore J. T. Brockman Nannup Bowling Club Morrie Mona Craigie Mary McAfee Sal Bil Pat Nannup Football Club A. Light Ida Peter Sid Rodney Alen Michael Meg Stephen G. Longbottom Edgar Mia George Marina T. Kearney Helgar Edna Mervyn Longbottom Rinn Jack Sylvia Bilis A. E. Walker H. McAfee J. Talbot Teddy Mel Alva Allen Nannup - Jarrahwood Elsie Jim Bruce Flemming Theo Shaw Harrison Dave Watson Mrs. O'Connor Balingup Mr. O’connor Vauxhall Senior Vauxhall Dogkheed T.T Wyvern Englandeneral Motors Holden Murtralia KOI Bridgetown Advocate Miss Ullrich Neverman H. Hall H. Sebbett City Rer Asbury Hampton Street Nla.gov
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