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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
2
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The fight ended in a split outcome with Danny La Verne and Boxall both praised for aggression. George Barnes said La Verne led late but accepted the decision. Eddie Edwards called La Verne awkward yet persistent. A rematch on a winner take all basis was discussed amid crowd dissatisfaction.
De Faulter kept his unbeaten run in weight for age by winning the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick in a tight finish. Beau Vire close behind, while many questioned the judge's verdict. Sir Nathan shows strong form in Boulder Cup and Hannans Handicap, with Pageant and Pure Gold tipped for Caulfield and Melbourne Cups ahead of the season.
South Fremantle advances with a strong Saturday showing while Perth and Fremantle push for finals spots. East Fremantle and Souths have faced tough opposition, and past semi final results hint at a hard tussle. Australia holds the Davis Cup under Adrian Quist era with expectations of continued success.
Belmont Park Club features Handicap and Maiden events with a large entry list. Notable contenders include Goldes Vanity She Auehed & Shuniey Lolowis in the Goldfelds Handicap plus Linga Lady and Will o the Wisp among others. Strong showings expected from Kar Dalits, Patchy fields, and the Hunters Handicap contenders with several horses seeking a win and key placings.
In Western Australia the Royal Show remains planned despite fears of abandonment. The author argues war demands will boost production and markets, helping West Australians endure wartime readjustment and secure employment as imports and luxury trade shift. The Show stays as a stabilizing symbol.
Wartime editorials express concern over sinking British merchant vessels while enemy ships are captured rarely. The piece notes German shipping uses Baltic routes near neutrals, and Britain relies on ocean transport to sustain England. It warns that lightings and submarine activity threaten supply lines and naval advantage.
A fragmented OCR item lists assorted names and terms suggesting an election or candidate list. It includes several capitalized strings such as BAINING COLOURS and ROYAL, plus scattered words like HANDICAP and MOUNTADE FLEcHT. The readable content is insufficient for a coherent summary.
Promising performances at Canning Park feature Maiden and Handicaps with On the Glue and Lady Wendy among notable runners. Swanboy, Gannet, and Gate Gab show potential, while Betty Witken and North Star figures also attract attention for upcoming outings.
A citizen faces a shock upon learning they won the first prize of £600 in the No. 81 Charities Consultation. The notice urges readers to take a chance and buy a ticket amid crisis and nervous strain.
The Chequers Hotel event at Bullsbrook stalls strong rivals as Sun Win and Rollovant show form. Glimpses of recent winners like Glen Beauty and Sudoil hint at a tight program with Coolspear and Roo Murray fueling expectations.
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The outbreak of war shifts focus to primary producers with the Federal Government moving to acquire primary products. The Central Wool Committee features limited producer representation, while PPA urges greater producer say. Melbourne meetings of Wheatgrowers Federation align with stabilising wheat at 3/10 per bushel at ports and broader production control.
Fragmentary casual notes reference diverse names and topics from pop culture to world events. The text blends uncertain phrases, partial names, and scattered references suggesting a miscellany column with no clear single event or narrative.
A reader comments on concerns about a broad coalition government for wartime Australia. The piece argues Labour should not join a unity government and defends the Upper House as a review body. It notes Mr Curtin may support the Menzies government while opposing key issues.
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