Local sports wrap notes postseason shifts and new horse venture
The column reports on postseason sports interest shifting toward cricket and tennis with goods memberships expected in both. It notes Bridgetown hotelier Dave Jack purchasing a trotter Fairy Hope full sister to Black Fairy to be trained by Dave, who calls it a hobby. Also mentions a premiership football game scene with bull ant nuisance and a near miss injury in the second quarter, plus stray broken glass near a previous tussle and a shouting fan scene around Max Waller.
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Fairy Hope
Black Fairy
Dave
Bridgetown rail yards shift debate sparks ratepayers meeting
Board discusses site options near the loop across the river south of Bridgetown. Talks cover costs of moving yards, with estimates ranging from £3,000 to over £12,000 and plans to graph area layouts for a ratepayers meeting.
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C. Moves
Bridgetown
Johnson
Scott
Railway Department
Commissioner of Railway
H. O. More
Hester
Railways
Manjimup
Commissioner of Railways
Mloyes
Rovers Triumph In First Post War Premiership Battle
Rovers win their first postwar premiership in a rugged fast match. Max Waller starred for Rovers with strong defence and high marks while Centrals' Knapton excelled, earning fairest and best honours. Ernie Garside captained Rovers as trophies were presented after a day of heated moments.
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Rovers
Max Waller
Waller
Centrals
Knapton
Rovers Face Close Test Before Premiership Start
The side earned praise for gritty late bid as season looms, with fans noting resilience shown in final bell. Match details referenced on sport page for full context and results.
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Rovers
Sport
October Brings Eeriest Weather A Decade Low Records
The report notes October as the eeriest month in ten years with near record heat and cold swings. Temperatures range around 80s to the 90s, while rainfall remains low and Bridgetown sees a historic rain drought.
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Nelson Association
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H. C. Moore
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Pblic Health Department
E. C. Siggine
Marshall
Roy de Pedro
Ernie Garside
Petterson
Giblett
O'Neill
Stewart
Armstrong
May
Timms
Greenbushes
Jones
W. Carter
Sullivan
Perks
Graham Sells
Yates
Luff
G. BE. White
Nelson Football Association
White
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