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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
4
A community bonfire event in Nannup is planned with preparations by the C W A. The piece notes the end of Tom Thumbs and Tuppeny Bundles as past favourites and mentions a bulldozer and crew provided by D G Smith for the road works. Refreshments will be provided.
Sixteen debutantes will be presented with Bal ingup orchestra and lavish supper arranged by the committee. A final arrangements meeting is set for Friday October 29 at the Convent school. Flower girls include Helen Ford Margaret Dyson Peta Green Linda Stallard. Debutantes named Carmel Roberts Phyllis Jesperson Rhonda Roberts Lina Steinlin Elsie Rodda Violet Hutchins Eileen Rodda Mary Baker Carmel Kent Delma Patterson Daphne Kostas Marie Kostas Norma Dunnet Frances Longbottom Mary Baker Lila Hutchins Pauline Murphy.
The Church of England Ladies' Guild will hold a sale of work at Nannup Hall on Saturday. Flowers cakes sewing and fancy articles will be offered. A good chance to buy Christmas gifts and avoid last minute rush.
Progress Association meeting postponed due to conflicting engagements. President W Jenkins near Kirup plans farewell visit and final meeting. Next date hoped for next week with new president election. Members urged to mobilize farmers, sports bodies and youth for community progress.
Jarrahwood defeated Nannup by 28 runs in the Nannup Association competition's second match. Strong bowling figures featured Dean 0 for 19, Kearney 2 for 11, Gilbert 5 for 16, and Blythe 5 for 165. Next week Nannup meets Baliingup at Nannup starting 10.30 a.m.
Nannup was represented at the Balingup Carnival by I. Rafferty captain M. Fredericks vice captain J. Lowry I Bana M. Plunkett R. Neuzerling W. Woods W. Hilzinger D. Hutchins A. Plunkett and L. Hutchins. Details appear elsewhere in the issue.
Sister Longbottom is relieving at the Nannup hospital. Matron Ashley of Nannup District Hospital is on holidays. Mr. D. Rowe, district representative of the Timber Workers Union, is attending a conference in Perth.
The Bridgetown group gears up for the Jamboree with a Ball rolling toward departure East. Absence of the scoutmaster delays Saturday meeting as Scouter leaves for Perth then returns Sunday. Guy Fawkes night fireworks arrive for a Scouts open bonfire and refreshments are requested for all attendees.
F Green won the Doug Arnold trophy with 199 points at the Nannup Rifle Club. G McKittrick was second with 191 and F Badrick third with 190. Second stage at 800 yards and final stage at 900 yards produced detailed scores for each shooter.
Third stage finished last Sunday amid poor weather with high scores. Competitors F Badrick D Blythe L Cole led, totals ranging from 64 to 70 points. Fourth stage set for next Sunday to decide the club trophy. notes mention Bill and a first class badge.
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