Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgetown Advocate in Bridgetown, Western Australia

We have pages in Western Australia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 23, 1943

Page

2

W A T C Easter Programme Preview and Betting Thoughts

The Easter meeting closes with the Easter Cup over one and a half miles where Smithie is the selection. The Produce Stakes features top youngsters with Kalamunda and Nikh tipped as strong bets. Other races include the Beverley Trial Handicap and the Metropolitan Handicap with Nina expected to excel. Weight issues loom for Dear Brutus and Ragtime shows potential in longer trips. Sydney James could threaten if in form, while Harford and others present diverse chances in a weather affected program.

W A. Turf Club Smithie Kalamunda Nikh Flame Lady Nina Smithie and Andrrich Harford Tvim Sydney James Springatta Altair Oo U iV Nikh Gia Silvarra Rivian Beaubon Sir Neil Belmont Decima Lord Harvey Airage Coone True Security Amy Mercic Filies Ant Fort Locus Man Black Eagley Bobby Green Frangus F . Common Madam Murphy Kingsley Posse Tayer Fort Royal Hespe- Binker Anna Neagle Belliville Amalion Andirich i Vanguard Dainty Lace Shop Maistriaye Picei Las Cheriton Olympic Flame Aghagroft Cinator Lad Molly Reilly Meledo Bleky Madam Mayphe Rio Jones Culga-carrie Acditha Park Terrace Atalian Romanette Aimalion J. R. Smith—Viaweela W. J. Winterbot

Easter Cup contenders clash in WA turf notes

In 1943 WA Easter Cup discussion Andirich and Amalion emerge as leading claims with Skyro, Romanette, and Smithie in strong form. Andirich carries 23lb lighter, while Smithie seeks mile and a half stamina after Imperial Stakes win. Dainty Lace and Rettiville fade as longer distances loom. Skyro’s Derby credentials cited.

Andirich Skyro Aide Agrion Replete Smithie Amalion Andilieh Im Skyra Dainty Lace Rettiville

Beverley Racecard Names and Handicaps Summary

A list of horse names and handicaps for several races including Nike Atrage at Beverley and Kalamunda Bobby Breen with Irich Amalion Ragtime Brookton, Flame Lady Stayer Atorna Pingelly, and Nina All Lingo Molly Reilly.

Beverley Smaking Athen Knight Brook Madam Murphy Kalamunda Bobby Breen Irich Amalion Flame Lady Atorna Nina Molly Reilly

Court Dress Elicits Varied Courtroom Reactions

A court debate on witness attire shows judges differing on acceptable dress. Cases range from no tie allowed to witnesses in greasy overalls. some judges admonish or accept casual wear, while a barrister in cream trousers escapes scrutiny despite his gown.

Maxwell Sydney Tice Edwards Tian Ainy Supreme Court Jude Ake Gaetory

World War Politics and Western Australia Election Prospects

A wartime political survey discusses federal and state powers, looming state elections in Western Australia, and the impact of national urgency on parliament. It notes potential November federal elections, constitutional referendum constraints, and parties jockeying as military needs dominate public debate.

Willcock Western Australia Gertani

Henty Seat Fray and Labour Promises in WA

A fragmented report notes tension around a Henty seat contest with Labour support strong. Mentions Coles as a likely reelection, references to Harry Garrett margins in prior contests, and remarks on political figures and regional coverage from sources like the Bulletin and New Yorker.

Fides Aulerers Phe WyMsers UW Mts Fin Celhat Coles Latworthy Labour Henty Harry Gurrett UAB R. Lee Curtie Fremantle Kalgoorlie

Reconstruction plans debated after federal election pledge

Amid tensions a proposal seeks concrete Commonwealth led reconstruction plans and state cooperation on each plan. The aim is to ensure powers are judged on merits rather than political funding, with scrutiny of a possible Canberra mandate and questions over financial stakes.

Wien Hall Canberra New South Wales Tasmania Commonwealth Wiych

Wartime ration policy critique on coupon penalties

A reader decries government rules that destroy ration coupons after use and penalize thrift. The text argues coupons should be preserved for essential commodities and urges matching penalties to support true wartime needs rather than fining frugal citizens. It laments automatic pension rules and calls for fairer control that avoids punishing those who save and share resources.

Commonwealth Bensiaier Iis

Elusive Italian Fleet Battles Near Sardinia

A fragment describes a British Firedrake destroyer facing the Italian fleet south of Sardinia. Italians reportedly refused to fight at first, then showed morale after learning Allied advantage in ships bases speed and tonnage, with cautious expectations of staying.

A. PD Divine Sardinia Ine Wien Hic

Margaret Wilson Follows Sri Aurobindo at Pondicherry

The daughter of the late President Margaret Wilson for four years has been a follower of Sri Aurobindo at Pondicherry. The report notes her renunciation of worldly ties while preserving her likeness to her father in dress and bearing, as observed by the India correspondent of the Times.

Margaret Woodrow Wilson Sri Aurobindo India Pondicherry Miss Wilson N.Y Times

Market Place Adverts in Twenty Seven Newspapers

Readers are urged to use the Market Place to sell items and services across twenty seven newspapers. Advertisers should describe goods with a few words and state size condition and asking price for best results.

Twanty Castern Recorder Kellerbeering Toodyay Herald Bridgetown Advocate Bride Town Mansimup Northern Grazier & Miner Leanera Avon Argus Canderding Mullewa Mall Magnet Merens Boyup Rook Bulletin Norseman-Esperance News Coolgaedie Miner Preston Mail WATCH Laverton Pemberton Post Wheatbelt Tribune Dowerin Guardian Dampier Terald Ilencensis Southern Cross News

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gordon Hack W.A.T.C Dear Brutus SMP Sapa Silla Barnett Bros Hay Street Perth Bennett Street Hesperos Rail Smithie, Andirich Romanetty Fernridge Barrack Street CHAS SHORT Byortes Splendid Cartoons Service Dept Hinangial Information Price Ed Society — Politics Nike Atrage BHP Alway Nelly the Karri and Jarrah Leerie Ees Vasual ,Omment Vulcan Anniely West Australia Bedera Ministurs Warninns Kiros Ty Navy Ajimommee Yas Sears Agy Furia Preaw Commonwealth Powers Henty Seat Vecenilig Ud Doaturtnige Otaliforsia Selon Kelly Frees the New Yorker F. T. Whitfield Kellerberrin I Ie Woodrow Wilson Eal Perma Our Country Ermley Nou Ometein Aurion Tas Sure -Western Advertiser South Eastern Courier Tsb North Midland Times Cerne James Goss William Street Robb K Hoge c/o Court House Norseman Vabey Vomaio Fhofel Aura Fran Builfotle THE Goldfields Club Ken Angel Dr. Pier Wellington Siresis Fruit Growers Glendenning & CO Vaeane Paskener Ville United Press Rawleigh M. W. Culling Armadale Ender Licensing Act Rainier United Press Ltd Tha Napar Mount Barker Co-Operative Ltd Co-op Fount Barker Jonathans Cleopatras Duns
Search Courier

Search the Bridgetown Advocate Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgetown Advocate?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication