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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 16, 1947

Page

2

Manjimup Board Reviews Health Inspector and Engineer Posts

At a recent board meeting eight candidates sought the health inspector role while only one applied for the engineer post. The board will interview the health candidate and the lone engineer applicant. The Manjimup Sub-branch asks for soldier preference to be stated in ads. the chair admits deleting the clause for the secretary post. The board will inform the RSL it will meet its Soldiers' Preference Act obligations.

Manjimup E.S.S Tees J. W. Margereson Muir Davies R.S.L

Situations Vacant Strong boy sought to learn fibrous plaster trade

A notice invites a strong boy about 15 or 16 years old to learn the fibrous plaster trade. Apply Brady at Ethel Street Bridge Town for training and entry.

BRADY Ethel Street Bridgetown

Nannup Corner Holiday Notices and Arrivals

Mrs. D. Poslin and son David of Beaconsfield visit Nannup with her father A. Groves. H Patterson and Jim Taylor are in Nannup on short holidays. A Hartley plans a bicycle trip to Pemberton. J. Cole from Albany joins D. Cole and M. Welch en route to Perth. R. J. Hunwick takes over herd recording for agriculture in Nannup. Darradup activities include M. Rodda and D. Deere at home in Nannup. A South West Photographic Conference gathering includes G. Martin and J. Cole from Albany. C Asplin twists ankle at Greenbushes football match.

D. Deere Nannup Perth Mason G. Martin J. Cole F Albany South West

Nannup Bus Service Starts and Local Social Notes

The Nannup Bus Service began last Saturday evening with transport to the pictures and to the football at Greenbushes. Notable locals holidaying include Miss C Rowe, Mr C Hill, Mr and Mrs Marlow, Mrs Briggs and daughter Marjorie, Mrs CC McLean and Betty, from Claremont, Kalgoorlie visitors Mr and Mrs CG Smith and daughters Phyllis and Thelma. A basketball game drew a crowd. office-bearers will be listed later. A recent football and basketball social committee meeting elected Miss I Wilson president and Miss KK Badrick secretary.

Nannup Greenbushes Mrs. Marlow Snr Briggs Marjorie CC. McLean Betty Claremont Miss I. Wilson KK. Badrick

Close football clash at Nannup ends in third straight win

A tight match Sunday saw Nannup defeat Centrale for the third consecutive time. Local visitors from Perth and other towns stayed at the Nannup Hotel, including Morris McCuldon Hayward Walsh Lyon Graveral Martin Cole Gibbon Allan Marshall Wright Smith Perry Luke Capel. Mr. G McAlpine recovers well from a cut finger.

Nannup Hotel H. Morris J. McCuldon G. Hayward L. Walsh Perth J. Lyon Bridgetown D. Graveral Bassendean M. G. O. Martin J. Cole Albany W. A. Gibbon Fremantle W. J. Allan P. FE. Marshall K. Wright Nannup Centrale

Nannup Parents and Citizens elect officers for year

At a meeting of the Nannup State School Parents and Citizens Association the election of officers resulted with Mrs. A. E Hartley named president. Vice-presidents chosen were Messrs. Rogers and Hall, and secretary named Mr. A. E.

Nannup ‘State School Parents" and Citizens’ Association A. E Hartley Messrs. Rogers and Hall A. E

Labour Day Sports Results Show Mixed Adult Events

The Labour Day program lists results with competitors Keast Warner Jefferies and J Jefferies in racing and novelty events. Winners include L Sexton Ureckman Doe Shetland Rob bie Laughing, blue speed Robinson and Hand Grenade Kearney in various sprint and throwing contests.

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R. Urquhart Wigmore’s Ltd Aladdin Industries Ltd F. Criteri ‘and Co. Ltd Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd National Mutual Life Association A. J. Ellershaw and Co. Ltd Shell Depot P.O. Box Co-operative Ltd D.D.T C. QO. R Bridgetown’s Rendezvous Terminus Hotel Glen McAlinden Bernie Harrison Hampton Street T. A. McInnes Nannup Corner H. Patterson Jim Taylor A. Hartley Pemberton Mr. D. Cole Mr. J. Cole M. Welch D. Harvey R. J. Hunwick Dept. of Agriculture Pearman Miss If. Rodda Darradup Mr. C. Asplin Mr. C. Hill T. J. Arthur Shenton Park Mrs. A. Hartley D. Gravenall Restella Studio Bunbury The Bridgetown Motor Transport Steere Mr. G. McAlpine National Library of Australia P. and Labour Day Sheffield Keast T. Warner J. Jefferies L. W. Sexton J. Ureckman L O. Doe Shetland C. Durge Robbie L. Dunnett Sketch L. Kearney Robinson P. Kearney M. Digarly T. Jefferies W. Dixon Co. Neilson Kk. Neilson Aod Rod B. Rooke R. Hancock & Sons Spencer Street Dry Cleaners John Cooper Nla.gov
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