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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 23, 1943

Page

3

Continuity of Life Race Murder Mystery Spirit Brother Revealed

Driver Leslie C. Wright of the RASC reports a psychic message confirming the existence of a deceased brother his mother would have borne had she lived longer. Through relatives and photos Wright learned his mother’s saying that if she had lived, another child would have died, a spirit child named after their father Gertran. The tale centers on a claimed spirit sibling and family connections.

Leslie C. Wright RASC Driver Wright Invediows Huet Wright Mepty Iain Ebvert Gertran

Must We Learn the Hard Way In Wartime Rhetoric

A controversial editorial from the Weapes says the United States must heed wartime lessons. It argues the nation risks complacency and calls for immediate, full mobilization to deter Nazi and Japanese aggression. The piece critiques political and economic systems, urging hard, practical sacrifice and unity.

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Apple growers gain per bushel price rise across regions

The Tasmanian and Western Australian apple industries secure a sixpence per bushel increase for grades in harvest. Minister Scully outlines the new higher prices for Group 1 extra fancy and Group 2 classifications, with the move aimed at compensating for surplus from the 1942 crop.

Vedersl Tastbania Western Australia Mr Scully Ma. Scully Scully Tasimania Westernnnetralia JWR

Experiment with local timbers in Western Australia

A pilot test compared various local timbers treated with sprayed jelly to assess coating performance. Results showed the best outcome with sprayed jars and improved butter surface properties. Samples dated September 25 examined in October showed no discolouration in ring papers, wood aroma, or surface odor.

Government by Regulation in a Fragmented Text

Fragmented OCR text lists scattered names and phrases. The passage mentions various persons and places in a jumbled sequence with references to regulation and potential governance concepts. No clear events or coherent narrative emerge from the readable fragments.

Russia and Japan Rival Over Early Taiwan Claims

The fragmentary report references a dispute involving Russia and Japan, naming figures and places in a tense exchange. It mentions a person named THOMA GAT and a connection to West NY, suggesting a regional or maritime context with unclear outcomes. The text obscures key dates and events, but indicates contested claims and defensive actions abroad.

Prisoners Exchanged For Fuel

An unclear report notes prisoners exchanged for fuel with references to multiple names and places, including mentions of a spokesman and various factions. The text is fragmented with jumbled terms and lacks verifiable details to clarify events, dates, or authorities involved.

Singapore Tragedy Reflections On Malaya And Burma

Ian Morrison and London Times correspondent recount the Singapore fall on February 15 and British withdrawal from Malaya. They discuss race tensions between Chinese Malays and Britons, the Burma invasion’s likely impact, and the shift from propaganda to reality as Malaya’s political landscape changes.

Soys Morrison Ian Moreen London “Times Jane Singapore Sli Fast Cathagher Ava Toomstone Great Britain Burma Sigapore Cecil Brown Gallagher Rangoon Malaya

Huge shipbuilding plan doubles US wartime tonnage

A leaked British wartime note from Oliver Lyttelton outlines a massive shipbuilding expansion in WA and agro-Ausernean zones to surpass previous tonnage. It predicts production will rise sharply, yielding faster vessels and doubling capacity under US control.

United States Oliver Lyttelton

Canada’s Army Commander Faces European Offensive

General McNaughton readies Canada’s forces for a broad European offensive amid wartime strategy updates. The document outlines leadership approaches, supply concerns, and the aim to project strength through disciplined maneuvers and integrated command across allied theaters.

Japs Use Same Tricks On All Fronts

War observer notes Japanese tactics across Malaya, New Guinea, and Burma. Japanese use jungle terrain, covert supply, and night raids while British and Indian forces adapt to dense terrain and feint defenses. The piece contrasts Japanese rigidity with Allied endurance and resilience in jungle warfare.

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Retail orange prices fixed by Copland in currency era

The Wikes Commissioner Copland fixes retail orange prices until November 1, allowing shops to add up to 25 percent. Most fruit will cost around 2d or 2 1/2d each. vase prices in Sydney and Melbourne set at 21/- per vase until Oct 30 and 26/- per case from Nov 19. Prices reflect reductions from prior rates, with factory delivery costs noted as 267/5 a ton.

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Unclear Text Fragment From Historic Paper

The readable portions are garbled and do not yield coherent names, places, dates, or events. No verifiable facts present to summarizeinto a concise newspaper item.

Important Farm Survey Notice Reminds Farmers to Return Forms

Farmers and growers are urged to return SPECIAL QUESTIONNAIRES NO IRA sent by the Government Statistician during the fortnight. Returns have been scarce, with only about per week received. Delays may incur penalties under the Winter Satirical Security Regulations. those who have not yet filed are advised to act promptly.

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