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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 21, 1940

Page

2

Synthetic wool threat to Australian pastoral industry warned

The Countryman reports J Geddes warning that synthetic fibres like rayon, nylon and Similars could cut wool demand. He notes pulp mills producing cellulose for rayon, Courtaulds planning Australian factories, and fears forest loss plus climate change endangering wool regions. The piece urges government action to protect the wool industry.

Tme J. Gedde Courtauld’s Australia Daniel

Attract ive Programme At Headquarters Form Guide And Selections

The W A Turf Club presents a Saturday meeting headlined by the Colonel Reeves Handicap over a mile and a quarter. Several quality gallopers are in the field making the winner hard to pick. The programme lists events and marks recent metropolitan finishes, noting positions beyond ninth.

W.A. Turf Club Colonel Reeves W.A.T.C Gloucester Park

Gloucester Park seven-event programme features mile and five furlongs races

Saturday night at Gloucester Park presents seven events with main races the Subiaco Wembley and Leederville Handicaps for 2.16 performers. Other races include Bridgetown Busselton Harvey Handicaps and the Mile and a Quarter events. Good fields expected across classes with detailed handicaps and contenders listed.

Gloucester Park Subiaco Wembley Leederville Harvey

Eclipse Stakes at Flemington Draws High Class Field

The Eclipse Stakes at Flemington on Saturday attracts a strong entry led by returning form from Maikai and True Flight with lighter weights, while Mildura and Pandect carry notable claims. Other races on the Gloucester Park program include the June Handicap and several feature events with a mix of local and visiting horses and a complex set of handicapping codes.

Flemington Maikai Devert Chief True Flight Mildura Remarc

Ormond Handicap and Steeplechase Entries Plague Card

Medical notes list horses and names for the Ormond Handicap and related steeplechases. Entries include Urrabil Saul Glaciate Stansmore two year old Coochbehar Tea Cake Dark David Sir Balios Tornarsuk Pande ct Fort Garry Lawlove Air Song Pyramus Dreams ome Magic Circle Humour and other race terms.

Scarborough Welter Wembley Botamle Neary Hestle Donald I $S S & Hains L & Royal Doulton BOF Bromkome Ieee Lulu Mieke D. E Charmi Ri W.A Huon Globe Rvierie Ae BO Admiral Douski Harvey Handicap St Peter Maurison Batiae Strertadrome Wallace Jemepa Ayrion’s Fulham Maviste Acr Seella Eyeland Chief Geld Dart Matuunga Sheen Te Balguidds la Hobee A. E OD Walpime Winnett Lady Reynaud Rene Ee Ceri Sydney James Balquidda Art Union Glencairn Bank of RE Ronald Pronto Reeves Bear, Wonder Wallaway Dewart March Betty Wilkes Warrege Ee Sloe Handicap Belle Betel Ok Tony Decay Breedland Os O Lord Sheik Earl Siam Lough Pretoria Mit Adonis Minton Ory Barra Poke Seheita Paddy Royal Linga Lake Alfred Percy Bronella Erin Vale Lad Pol Doreen Flying Childe Worthy Shasu Lowana Wilver Mint Ropal Rollo SUR Geel i la Bronte Ruby Aine Hill Retifer Reg the Cirus Jude Maid of Lisienx Collet Son Crenelle Lady Maureen Florette Lilette Marionett Intrepid Night Express Piren Corunna Rosstown Plate Auris’ Bitar Aspire Royal Comet Ortali Moonray David Inmin Breas King Kanuri Hilton Portante Qloruy , A Procyon Urrabil Saul Glaciate Stansmore Coochbehar David Sir Balios Mildura Gladstone Fort Garry Lawlove AIR Song ALL Veil

Australian Wheat Board Facilitates Direct Sales to Buyers

The Australian Wheat Board outlines procedures for buyers to obtain wheat directly from growers in their districts. Buyers must submit a plan to the Perth office, names of growers, addresses, delivery details, and approximate turnover if resellers, with a cheque based on the Board's current price. Delivery to be completed before January 15, 1947.

Australian Wheat Board Perth E. F. Fethers

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Consult GEO Adams Hobart Geo. Adams Rayon J. Geddes BE. ON. Percivel W.A.T.A WA. Turf Club KL T. Mariliier Busselton Seramto Abbey Beanfines von Gigiet Bisnbrook Eridon Geatleweos National Library of Australia Piccaninny Handicap HAME Cotte Treleen Atorna Skylark Bussei Kopje Halveto Tretel Scarboi MR. Duff Cooper Victoria Lord Beaverbrook Fearnough Our Boy Tu Marmion Mr. Felt Romany Chiefapa Sky Saga Primavera the Circus Fort Garry T Medical Fred Sou Critte Ves Thes Buiday Expres Emg Belle Vue USA Associated. Opticians CO G. W. Fist Central Arcade Baliahi Como Canning Highway West Australis A. E Dolin Em Dex Hay St King St West Australia L. M. McKenzie King Edward Hotel Hay & Pier Streets Vidion M. Bannan Tarif T. G. Dorie King Sitreat Randwick W. James Goss William Screet Beans Ltd Royal Hotel Wellington ST Coombes & Fletcher, Proprietors Goldfields Club Cr. Pier Wellington N. J. Hollingsworth Melbourne Hay and Milligan Streets Denis Ryan Wentworth William Murray MM. B. Thomas Tel Basa Hotel Australia GPO Mile Nla.gov the Adelaide Timber CO. Ltd Wilga and Witchcliffe Kalgoorlie Beria Wilma Jarrah Wandoo Sisew Liin Bether THE United Press Ltd Hay Street KODAK CIME A/asia Plaza Arcade Wrigley
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