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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
2
The writer argues the public prefers well crafted social issue and human experience tales to thrillers or love stories and responds with strong approval to novels like Grapes of Wrath while noting the ABC official Keith Barry advocates broader quality programming in Australia.
The text discusses public attitudes toward literary and musical culture and notes that many ordinary citizens favor what is advertised and easily obtained. It mentions the Federal Controller of Programmes to the ABC and suggests that such public taste places responsibility on media figures to curate quality content.
London letter writer notes German readers might not take leaflets as propaganda. It parodies British wartime messaging and comments on stage nudity debates led by CB Cochran. The piece ends with editorial notice inviting brief letters, non libelous.
A seven event program at Gloucester Park features top class pacers, with the Wax breeders Handicap over two miles and five furlongs leading the card. Notable entries include Bridgetown Cole Manjimup and Ferra Hamacay among the contenders, with several races showing strong fields and expected contention throughout the night.
Billy Clare, longtime editor and founder of the Coolgardie Miner, dies in Fremantle Hospital on April 5 at age 87. Tributes recall his vigorous journalism, local leadership, and role in shaping Western Australia's early press landscape.
Good fields will face the barrier in seven events at a race meeting conducted by the WA Turf Club in aid of patriotic funds. Reduced admission charges will operate and a large attendance is expected.
A disaster struck the Fremantle “Advertises” printing family as a blaze severely damaged premises and machinery. Billy Clare, a prominent figure in local business, died with a funeral held at Karra Katte Church. Survived by a widow, two sisters, and several descendants, his loss is mourned by the community and local officials.
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