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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1944

Page

2

Turfy News Notes Highlight Young Horses Ahead of Trials

The new turf season begins and Australia’s horses age a year with trials to come. Dream Valley and Sweet September shine as top youngsters from last season with Derby prospects and strong showing in the Karri katta Plate. Kalamunda and Kingsley lead last season’s form, Dua shaping for the Derby and Perth Cup with pace and stamina.

Australia Dream Valley Duke John Jolly Poet Sweet September Sassoline Platinum Blonde Art Kalamunda Kingsley Remarc Cosy Beggar Hutter Bobby Breen Aid

Thought for the Week Fragment on Awe and Terror

A reflective fragment cites a shifting mood from hopeful anticipation to terror at a doorbell moment. Quoted idea attributed to a philosopher, noting a progression from awakening to anxiety in later years. The clipped text conveys a faint sensory memory and philosophical undertone.

Schopenhauer

Notes of the Week in Western Australia

The column surveys political shifts in WA with talk of severed Country and National Parties and a push to formed anti socialist unity. It notes Mr Forde's optimistic referendum stance amid opposition and contrasts Canberra aid with Western allocations. It also mentions Fremantle seamen club opening and a plea to boost WA University funding via the Railways Department.

Western Australia Country Party Ure Wie Wheat and Wool Growers’ Union Iow National Party Forde Wester Australia Mr. Forde West Apsnion Porde Canberra Parentuyer James Mitchell Eastern Seamen's Club Fremantle Comutey University of Western Australia Railways Department

Formation of Country and Democratic League of Western Australia

Officials announce a new political body named the Country and Democratic League of Western Australia. The group adopts a constitution with aims including individual freedom, opposition to fascism, family unity, improved living standards, rural and secondary industry growth, and coalescing with no other party in government formation.

Issuguutjuil Gevay Willie Perth Drouowins la Muna Polincad Eseemavns Wie Wich County Harty Country and Democratic League of Wester Australia Tian Australia British Commonwealth of Nations

Australian Comforts Fund Xmas Hampers

The Australian Comforts Fund invites Australians to send telegraphic donations to Sherwood Court Perth to supply Christmas hampers for service men and women overseas. Donors can ensure a hamper reaches those far from home with a simple contribution.

Xmas Hampers Cheistnes Australian Comforts Fund Sherwood Court Perit

Referendum plea for Curtin government power to win peace

An Australian Communist Party advertisement praising the Curtin Labour Government for wartime efficiency and urging voters to approve federal powers in the upcoming referendum on August 19. It argues centralized control will end vested interests and ensure investment nationwide to secure postwar victory. The notice cites West Australia versus Eastern States tensions and lists party contact details.

Soviet Union Curtin Australia Ishort West Australia Commonwealth Advt Australian Communist Party London Court Perth

Minister promises cabinet review after waiter incident

The minister Mr Nulsen said the matter was beyond his control yet he vowed to bring the waiter before the Cabinet to address the issue.

Mr. Nulsen

India’s Army Seen As Formidable In Strong Defense

The piece praises India's military strength and strategic placement against potential invaders. It notes confidence that Japan’s threat has ended and hails the Indian Army as a formidable force, capable and well prepared to defend the nation.

Jidia Hal Uwe Jape Alese Idia Japan Tal India Hurwia

Height of Imprudence in Sydney Mystery

A Sydney business family woke to a missing household washing left soaking in a copper. The copper carried a pencilled note in garbled text implying a prank or staged clue, prompting surprise and investigation into the odd household incident.

Sydney Vors

Elderly lawyer free as Adelaide case fizzles out

An 86 year old retired lawyer in Adelaide faced a 1922 charge of converting thousands of pounds of clients property. Medical experts found him unfit to stand trial and the Attorney-General dropped the prosecution, ending a case that might have been sensational.

Adelaide Tow

Mining Gains Profit Prompt Australian Share Price Ceiling

The article notes a Great Boulder mining unit shows profit from gold production and supports a higher Australian share price. However a price ceiling restrains the uplift and affects market valuation.

Incomplete OCR Item Sparks Caution in Readers

Fragmentary text shows unclear charge details and weakens context. Readers encounter partial phrases that prevent full understanding of the event or accusation.

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