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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
8
A brief exhortation asserts Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners and warns against neglecting the great salvation first spoken by the Lord and confirmed by those who heard him.
F Waldock of Goomalling advertises cash purchases and seeks buyers for various items. Contact details not provided.
Background traces the 19th century push to restrict Chinese and Asiatic immigration, led by colonial conferences and echoed by Lord Chamberlain. It covers the 1901 Commonwealth era dictation test, its education rationale, parliamentary returns, and later shifts in enforcement amid white Australia sentiment.
A fragmented ad draft proposes selling a description of a seller and item with minimal words. It targets readers of 48 regional papers including The Eastern Mecorder and The Feedyay Marah. The text hints at pricing and condition to attract buyers.
The text discusses using a dictation test to control immigration while serving as an education tool. It notes the test could function like a quota without new law and questions who determines its purpose and application. It raises concerns about the Minister for Immigration controlling the test's use and aims.
An Anadian farmer reports his cows eating fallen apples to blame for unusual behavior. Supervisor George Brown and Valley Cow Testing Association investigate the issue, noting cows often lie down as they overeat and become unsettled.
A man described as "ghoulish" was found dead near a hearse at a graveyard after a warm day ride. The incident occurred just before burial, with authorities noting the body found next to the coffin.
A youthful Alfred Deakin at 22 wins a seat for Weet Bourke amid turbulent Victorian politics. His eloquence and noble character earn early fame despite an election setback at Newham where some ballots were disenfranchised. He cannot resign before sworn in and captivates the Legislative Assembly with an Address in Reply.
The article traces Alfred Deakin’s political rise from a 25 year old minister in the Victorian Assembly to his pivotal role in federation. It highlights his persistence after early defeats, irrigation advocacy in Victoria, attendance at the Imperial Conference in London, and enduring commitment to federation that culminated in him becoming the Commonwealth's second Prime Minister.
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