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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1944
Page
4
A historical notice details postal charges for letters, cards, and parcels within and beyond the Commonwealth. Rates cover express delivery within 2 miles of the GPO, suburban areas, air mail surcharges, and regional differences for destinations inside the Commonwealth and beyond.
A reflective verse extols the steady subscriber who pays in advance each year and supports the paper. It praises generosity, reads as a plea for timely copy, and urges clubs to appoint press correspondents to ensure local news reaches readers.
A lengthy religious discourse reflects on Easter themes. It emphasizes Jesus Christ as the sacrificed Lamb, his crucifixion fulfilling prophecies, forgiveness for sinners, and the triumph of the resurrection. The author cites biblical verses to affirm atonement and eternal life through Christ.
The Flax Growers Association Kipper Blorkwid Zone met at Boyop Brook on March 31 1944 to discuss permits fertiliser supplies and the controversial Flax Crop Competition. Members debated funding favoring experimental work and a three year competition, with votes and committee elections held and financials adopted.
The annual meeting of the committee of the association was held at Boyup Brook on Friday March 1 1944. President Mr Forrest occupied the chair after minutes were confirmed. Nominations for president for the ensuing year were called for by Rotary. Mr BL AL Campbell was nominated but declined. Mr Forrest was then nominated. Mr Taylor stated views on the matter.
A Technicolor musical romance featuring Afiey Faye Carmen Miranda John Fayne and Cesar Bowery. The story blends gaiety music and Cuban rhythms with a vivid color film presentation. Alien plays a New York sales clerk in the bustling plot amid stress and romance.
John Payne delays his marriage to witness Alice enjoy a gravid time in Havana with Cermen Miranda performing a spectacular new number featuring 200 feminine dancers at Bosup Screening on Friday.
A riotous comedy features Lleyn Nolan as a fox talking manager in a playful baseball caper. Carole Landis brings charm and wit, blending romance with sport in a period piece set in Flatbush. The farce unfolds at Platiously and teases audiences with clever wordplay and flamboyant performance.
The article notes clover and fruit blossom pollination is advancing in Australia, especially Victoria. It highlights strong potential from bees, estimates millions of florets per field, and discusses hive activity, nectar flow, and the importance of proper stocking to support seed and fruit yields. It mentions comparisons with America and references apiarists and plantings to improve pollination.
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