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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 11, 1948

Page

4

Nannup Notebook Reports Local Movements and Visits

A Nannup column lists residents and visitors, including Dickson Bros en route to Wonnerup to buy two pedigree calves from E. C. Melville’s stock. Perth broker J. Tame holidaying with relatives in East Nannup. Postmaster P D Waddington returns to duties after city holidays, with many residents and guests noted in Bridgetown, Bunbury and Perth.

Sun Dickson Bros Wonnerup A.L. Young Bulla E. C. Melville PD. Waddington Nannup Bridgetown Miss L. Steinlin City Bunbury Miss Steinlin Swanbourne

Dean Bros Trophy Rifle Stage Scores At Nannup Club

Nannup rifle club members fired across 600 yards for the Dean Bros trophy with top totals of 70 by T McAtee Blythe Reynolds Longbottom and McKittrick among others. First stage of the McKittrick trophy was shot at 200 yards last Sunday with totals around 70 for most competitors.

Dean Bros F. Badrick Jack McKittrick D. Roberts FF. Green Jim McKittrick L. Dean L. Cole Jeffrey HL Hutchins McKittrick F. Green RK. Reynolds A. Pollock T. Jeffrey F. Hillman G. McKittrick H. Longbottom W. McAtee H. Russell H. Engles R. McAtee N. Coleman D. Blythe

Combined Wedding Anniversary and Birthday at Darradup

A large gathering in Darradup marked a combined wedding anniversary and birthday with games, dancing, and a cake for sixty. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Longbottom and many families as Mr. T McCluskey chaired the event amid thanks to organizers and cake makers.

Darradup T. McCluskey Mr. McCluskey C. J. King J. King H. Cocks Steve Longbottom The Lancers E. C. Longbottom Bob Blythe W. H. Blythe M. BE. Dean M. McAfee JH. Harrison

Nannup Brook Defeats Jarrahwood In Cricket Match

Nannup Brook travelled to Jarrahwood on Sunday and won by 87 runs on first innings. Old Bit top scored with 30, Matt Woods 29, 24, Guthridge 15 among the scorers. C Kearney bowled well 1 for 10. Jarrahwood bowler details and sundries listed. next Sunday Nannup hosts Nannup Brook at Nannup.

Nannup Brook Jarrahwood Woods Matt. Woods Mat. Woods A. Guthridge C. Kearney

CWA Bonfire At Nannup Delights Young Attendees

Children enjoyed their first CWA bonfire at Nannup eight years after a previous event. Catherine wheels spark lers and hot dogs pleased the crowd though lighting was deemed insufficient. Some suggested multiple smaller fires plus community singing or dancing for next year.

Tennis Club Opens Season With Strong Turnout

The tennis club opened its season with about thirty members present including visitors from Jarrahwood. President Mr. W. G. Scott led the ceremony, noting Mr. S. Ford’s illness. An afternoon tea followed and mill officials joined in. A friendly rivalry with the other club is expected to boost interest this year.

Jarrahwood W. G. Scott S. Ford Mill Jcials

Disorderly conduct in Nannup Police Court case

In Nannup Police Court Allan Lewis Moore Victor Mervyn Moore and Aleksas Crusauskas faced disorderly conduct charges arising from a clash between locals and Balts at the Nannup Hotel on November 4. The Moore brothers pleaded guilty and Crusauskas was found guilty with an interpreter. all three were fined £2 and severely warned by the bench.

Nannup Allen Lewis Moore Victor Mervyn Moore Aleksas Gru‘saukad Balts Nannup Hotel Moore Brothers Aleksas Crusauskas H. Happ

Bowling Club Sees New Members and Election Planned

About a dozen bowlers gathered for a Sunday roll on a dry green. Three new or intending members were noted and hoped to energize the club this season. An officers election meeting will be held on the green Sunday November 21.

Old Settler George Bradley Dies in Warren District

George Frederick Bradley aged 70, long resident of the district, died at Warren District Hospital after returning from England five years ago. He worked at the Jardin and No. 1 State sawmills and owned Briar Holm farming property on Middlesex road. A former 1st ALF member, he is survived by a widow, a son, two daughters and grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p.m. today with R B L members to parade at the cemetery.

Warren District Hospital George Frederick Bradley Middlesex Road Mr. Bradley Australia England Jardee No. 1 Silace R.B.L

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Nannup Review J. Tame Perth East Nannup Mise L. Guthridge Waddington Gilders BE. C. Longbottom Miss E. Robins Miss Robins F. Taylor H. Patterson D. M. Bramley Mrs. Coleman Hitman F. Duplessis Messrs. F. Hillman R. Hall R. Howes J. Dean M. Longbottom C. Doe JH. Brown Annells W. Jenkins Ray Kirup Blackwood River Hansen Denmark W.A Lee Mr. Hansen Jutland Post Aarhus Mrs. G. Dearle Nannup District Hospital J. Clarke Snr Delma Patterson Jones Busselton McKay Miss Oldham Messrs McNaughton Lewis Joel Davis Gravenall Morgan Grieve Davis Johnstone Dr. Caldwell A. G. Pollock A. A. Pollock Pemberton Debutantes Nannup Hall Hom Commonwealth Oil Refineries Nannup Greengrocery Supply R Hall P.O Queensland Insurance Co F. J. Taylor Collie Dry Cleaners West Cycles Nannup Meat Supply Hillman Coleman, Proprietori Nannup Garage & Service M. McCafferty National Library of Australia Jim Roberts T. McClus Ron King Mrs. H. Cocks Messrs. A. Pearson R. King N. King EB. Longbottom A. Craigie R. Craigie L. Longbottom K. Dean C. Doe J. Roberts V. Roberts H. Dean R. Roberts Misses A. Dean E. Rodda Harrison L. Steinlin K. Badrick P. Jesperson C. Roberts D. McCluskey N. McCluskey Joy Donovan Barry Jeffrey Nevile Longbottom Noel King Stan Roberts Vera Joy Craigie V. Jarrahwood Mcleod L. Kearney Savage M. Guthridge Boom W. Wood McLeod Mal. Wood V. Boom Fortherington Matt. Wood Boom Bickerton A. Blythe L. Roberts M. Roberts Vernon M. Hutchins Vernon U Sundries P. Savage K. McLeod T. Vernon R. Boom A. Palmer J. Stewart A. Bickerton T. Forthersand InBion Jarrah Wood L. Kearney Palmer A. N T. Y. Fortherington L. Kearney Stewart Mal Woods - McLeod Williams M. Guthridge A. Guthridge McKillup A. Blythe Boom Vernon Kearney Music M. Wood Kearney Sundries Kearney Mal Wood W. Wood C.W.A Tennis Club Constable BE Dg. Williams OLD Settler R. J. Wakefield Doug, Arnold Dyson Warren Road MacKay Nla.gov
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