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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1924
Page
4
The report covers a District Association cricket match with many players named and scores noted. Brown and Lewin contributed with notable bowling figures while Meyers and Nicholly posted multiple wickets and runs, with several batsmen dismissed in the final over.
A chaotic escape sequence unfolds as Alexia and Alexis navigate a brutal convoy attacked by wolves. The convoy commander and Cossack guards struggle to free prisoners as wolves devour the weak, while Alexia and Alexis cling to hope and plot a risky plan to reunite.
Letter to the editor discusses government service tolls in Albany area. It notes three pence for calls to Albany and four pence from Albany for distances under a mile, with a midday to 1 pm extra charge of 1/1. The writer warns of high costs and demands relief from the plow burden, dated November 22, 1024.
A Saturday tide of music and novelty dances filled the Naval Dgll Hall. The Albany Fire Brigade Band led a large crowd through rounds, with held contests for circular waltz and Boston two step, crowning Miss Hoots and Mr. Preston then Miss Henson and Mr. Lewin as winners.
The article outlines Peter Pan as a landmark adaptation from James Barrie’s work, noting early attempts around 1917, director Herbert Brenon, and the creation of a vast screenplay and many screen candidates. It mentions Barrie’s consultation in London and cites other literary works adapted to film, while also noting Dorothy Enno and Emnor’s studies in Australia and early schooling in Albany.
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