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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 06, 1949

Page

4

Nannup Seeks State Housing for Ten New Homes

Nannup Road Board at its September meeting urged approaching the State Housing Commission again about erecting ten rental homes in Nannup. The chairman noted progress on Warren Road with the Main Roads Commissioner and the possibility of early work. Discussion on road works led to plans to buy a tractor for gravel loading to perform tasks in house rather than by contract, with two board members to Perth to inspect machines.

Nannup 8. Ford Warren Rd Nannup Brook Perth

Ladies Day at Jarrahwood Range Highlights Trophy Event

Last Sunday at Jarrahwood range drew many ladies and visitors for the first stage of the W. H. Sharp trophy. Shooting covered the 500 and 600 yard ranges as the competition moves through four stages. The club spoon was won by A. Williams.

Jarrahwood Range W. H. Sharp A. Williams

No Water Supply For Nannup Delayed For 12 Months

Department of Public Works informs Nannup Road Board that no water project is feasible for at least a year. Board records that the same reply was received a year earlier and urges comparison with Margaret River and Dwellup claims. Burlesque show mishap: a dancer lacked a costume causing a rehearsal hiccup until a Balingup member lent trousers.

Department of Public Works Nannup Road Previ

Fourth Stage Of McKittrick Trophy At Nannup Club

Members of the Nannup Rifle Club competed in the fourth stage of the McKittrick trophy at the 600 yards range last Sunday. Scores followed.

McKittrick Nannup Rifle Club Stewart McWwittrick Birthe Oh Badrick Baee R. Reynolds Jack McNittrick Longbottom Pears Russell Wanes DT. Stewart F Hadrick G. Mekkittrick F. Green

Road Board Eyes Further Rabbit Virus Inquiry

The board advises extended investigation into a rabbit virus and has sent letters to authorities. Following guidance from Pingelly and Toodyay, officials act toward containment. A notice urged local holders to eradicate invasive plants and protect crops.

Social notes from Greenbushes and Nannup district

A casual social column records the return journeys of Mrs. J Yates and Mrs. J Kearney from Greenbushes with their daughter and Lina Steinlin traveling from Nannup to Balingup and Perth for the Junior Farmers Camp. Others depart for holidays, attend the Royal Show, or travel to Perth by bus and car. Names include Mr. and Mrs. C Doe, Mrs A Nielson and Maxine, Mr and Mrs Henderson, Mr A Hough, Messrs Roberts, Dearle, Ford, Mrs S Ford, Mrs McAlpine and Dunoff, Mr Walker, Roy Rowe and daughter Chesson, and S Ford. A doctor interview is planned in the metropolitan area. Nannup Hospital reports patients and staff movements as well as a cow incident involving Mr A Polloch.

Lina Steinlin Nannup Balingup Perth Mrs. C. Doe G. Dearle 8. Ford S E

Dart final ends in draw in Nannup tournament

DRAW IN DART FINAL R S L and Hotel teams tied in the championship of the Nannup Dart Tournament. A replay is scheduled for tonight.

R.S.L

Magpies retain women's hockey premiership in draw with Pemberton

Magpies defend their title in a scoreless draw with Pemberton after a hard fought challenge. Key figures include Jean Crombie and A Craig for Magpies, and Ada Elliott and Brenda Gomme for Pemberton, with Marsh and Gates influential in Magpies attacks.

Magpies Aa. Craig A. Hammer J. Crombie G. Marsh D. Broadhurst B. Gomme P. Gates D. Crombie L. Curti W. Craig B.sibley Pemberton A. Ellicott M. Casseux L. Bilis M. Kelly R. Rosman L. Lawrence E. Crowd A. Lloarh A. Lawrence J. Kelly M. Dacsman A. Craig Brenda Gomme Gladys Marsh Phyl Gates Jean Crombie Magplea Ada Elliott M. Dan Sells Pemberton Girls Phy Gates Ada Eliott Ada Lord Mary Cassells Lou Elis Rita Rosman Jean Kelly

Late Mrs Broderick Laid To Rest In Nannup Cemetery

An old Nannup resident Mrs H M Broderick died September 26 at Nannup District Hospital and was buried in the Roman Catholic section of Nannup cemetery. Floral tributes came from numerous family and friends. Carriers included Happ, A Jensen, Trickett, F Badrick. Funeral arrangements were by Mr R Falkingham and the graveside service was conducted by Father Farrelly of Busselton.

Nannup H. M. Broderick Nannup District Hospital Nannnup Luis Jenson W. H. Blythe J. Sexton Steinlin H. McAtee Messrs. Happ A. Jensen Trickett F. Badrick R. Falkingham Father Farrelly Busselton

Hume Wins Shoot at Jarrahwood

Hume clinched victory in a Jarrahwood rifle shoot with a margin of six points. Competitors fired over 300 yards as two downs were recorded, earning a club spoon for the winner.

Hume Jarrahwood

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Nannup Review K. McLeod B, Larsen B. Tussler A. Bickerton J. White P. Savage Qr McLeod Be L. Tonkingson J. McKillop G Hume E. Brown Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil Boca Per Ferae Ee Eew Greenbushes A. Nielson Maxine G. Henderson Margaret River Willow Spring A. Hough S. Ford City McAlpine, Snr Dunoff G. McAlpine Mr. Walker England Roy Rowe Chesson Nannup Road Board Messrs Mick Dearle Cliff Roberts Nannup Hotel Doug, Arnold R. J. Wakefield National Library of Australia Warren-Bridgetown Women’s Hockey Association Manjimup Wilma Craig Mrs. Broderick Hard Hume White Larsen Bickerton McLeod A. Bathgate H. McKillop R. Taylor Ae Westinghouse Fisher’s Garage Bridgetown Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Bridgetown Dry Cleaners Kirup Mullalyup Boyup Brook ROUSE Nla.gov.au Nla
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