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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1949

Page

4

Kirup Corner Guests Extend Holiday Visit

Mr. and Mrs. L. French of Fremantle holiday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Young at the Kirup Store and Kirup Hotel. Other visitors staying there include Mr. and Mrs. R. Warrick and a group from Northam Perth Albany and Fremantle.

L. French Fremantle W. Young Kirup Kirup Hotel Dick) Warrick R- P. Williams Northam L. Footer Perth F. Thomas Albany Amm. Brown U. EB. Wall Nannup Messie Caddy Randall Snice Dawson Aaldemith Wissell Rowen Rydinex Bourke Grant Adelaide Savace Williams Hockley, Shaw, Prana Russelton Goddard Rinbury Moore

Absent Representative Delays Full News Coverage

Readers are informed that a missing representative and unforeseen circumstances prevent full coverage in this issue. The publication apologizes for the incomplete focal news and promises to resume normal reporting in upcoming editions.

Focal News

Boyanup advances to grand final after beating Kirup

In the Donnybrook 1949 semi final Boyanup defeated Kirup by 22 points 63 to 41 with a strong final quarter. Best players for Boyanup included Griffiths Jaarrett Gardiner Kitchen and Trigwell while Kirup's Wall Allen Sheehan and Wall starred. Next Sunday Kirup meets Donnybrook for a place in the grand final against Boyanup.

Boyanup Donnybrook Kirup Jaarrett W. Gardiner J. Kitchen R. Trigwell K. Roberts Ff O'Dea R. Allen D. Wilkins Neil Trigwell T. Sheehan

New Ladies Golf Champion at Manjimup Club

Mrs. E. Hargraves won the Manjimup Golf Club ladies championship by defeating Mrs. J Ipsen in the final on Sunday after Ipsen beat Mrs. Fr Janney 5 and 4 to reach the final. Ipsen had earlier upset top qualifier Mrs M K Williams and defeated Mrs E Adams to reach the final.

Ipsen Fr. Janney E. Adams M. K. Williams Edwards Oliver G. Smeathers A. Muir F. Taylor R. Muir C. Gibbett Jndies Bridgetown

New Taxi Licence Granted by Manjimup Road Board

The Manjimup Road Board grants a new taxi licence to Mr. A. W. Bailey at its last meeting. After the traffic inspector approval, Mr. Davies noted the Board may review the position if petrol rations are introduced.

A. W. Bailey Manjimup Davies

Nannup Community Notes List Monday Travel and Visits

Mrs Pollach returns to Nannup by Monday bus after a city trip. Peter Fredricks arrives to take Waddington’s post office clerk role. Waddington departs from Limbury Monday. Mrs Slanking and Miss Steinlin travel home by Monday bus. Judith Dorake Brockman and friend head back to school after holidays. Numerous locals arrive or depart by bus or motorbike, with several families holidaying in city or hosting visitors at Nannup Hotel and nearby towns.

A. Pollach Nannup City Peter Fredricks Mr. Waddington Fon Limbury Judith Dorake- Brockman Judith

Footballers Ball Honors Awarded at Nannup Club Night

The Footballers Ball trophies for the season were presented by Mr. R H Scott at the annual ball sponsored by the Nannup Football Club on Saturday night. Club president Mr F Badrick praised players and supporters and called for continued spirit next year. Music by the RSL Band and master of ceremonies Mr Tom Meclusky. Ladies served supper. Attendees included Bridgetown Travers and Warriors Club representatives.

R. H. Scott Nannup Myr. F. Badrick RSL Tom Meclusky Bridgetown Travers Warriors

Nannup Tennis Club elects new officers

The annual general meeting elected Vern Scott president for the ensuing year J Brockman as vice-president Kf Williams secretary J B Perks captain I Hillman vice-captain A Moore treasurer The new season opens in November

Nannup Tennis Club Vern Scott J. Brockman Kf. Williams J. B. Perks I. Hillman A. Moore

Barbecue Cup Golf At Manjimup Course

The Barbecue Cup at Manjimup Golf Course drew a strong field for an 18 hole Stableford event. Winner Reg Mews overcame handicap challenges to claim the trophy, continuing a popular local tradition first presented by Mr. FR. Lock.

Manjimup FR. Lock Stableford Reg Mews

Nannup Shooting Scorers Tie for McKittrick Trophy

At the Nannup rifle range last Sunday ten shooters contended for the McKittrick Trophy and gaspoon over 200 yards. Scores include Pollock 49-7-50 and McKittrick 47-8-10 among many entries, with others like Green 47-6-60 Stewart 46-20-50 Cole 48-11-50 Reynolds 44-T fa Engles 44 and more.

McKittrick Trophy Gaspoon Nannup Sco A. Pollock G. McKittrick FF. Green TD. Stewart L. Cole TR. Reynolds T Fa. H. Engles Fr. Badrick Jack McKittrick Dd. Blythe W. L. Warner

Captain's Trophy First Stage Shoots at 300 Yards

Jarrahwood rifle men opened the Captain's Trophy with two downs at 300 yards. Top scorer with handicap was B Larsen at 206yds. A roster lists scores for Tussley White McLeod Bickerton Bathgate Williams Tetaness Hume, with Bickerton and J White invited to a Donnybrook Club dinner at the trophy presentation.

Jarrahwood Riflemen B. Larsen B. Tussley J. White K. McLeod A. Bickerton A. Bathgate

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Kirci R. Wall, T. Allen, Sheehan, and E. Wall A. Griffiths Tom Allen Kirur Shell Company Ltd. and Malloch Bros Dick Warrick Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet W.& E. Young General Storekeepers W. R. L Clarke Nannup Garage & Service Stn M. McCafferty Prop P.O Kriesler A. Batteries Jerre Nannup Review CL Steinlin Bunbury Mr. Albert George Baker XN. Qooleman Los Della Matthew Mrs. Pedretti Cundinup P. Bweeney T. Denniss Pat Menniss F. Guthridge Bridgetown Advocate Keremelevich Bridgetown Hampton Street National Library of Australia Wilkinson Armstrong E. v. McKay Massey Harris Pty, Ltd Tractor Tyres Ball Dean Bros Commonwealth Oil RK. J. Wakefield Nannup Hotel Doug, Arnold Licentee Nla.gov
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