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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 10, 1945

Page

2

Belmont Park Purse Handicap Preview

Belmont Park hosts the Albany Purse Handicap over 134 miles with contenders Sky Warden Scutate St Peter Amalion and others lining up. Royal Title Gold Patois and Auville emerge as Perth Cup hopefuls with improved form and potential payoffs for backers.

Amalion Auville Belmont Park Sky Warden Scutate St. Peter Agrion Smithie Hesperos Ragtime Loyalist Royal Title

Prisoners Livened Up Palatial Luxembourg Resort

Paris report claims the prison for Goering Doenitz Ribbentrop and other war criminals is the Palace Hotel in Londorf Luxemburg a summer resort recently seen by France Soir and Daily Express correspondents. Inquart was observed arriving there and guards have tightened up the layout with pallasses replacing loungers.

Goering Doenitz Ribbentrop Palace Hotel Londorf Luxemburg Paris London Daily Express France Soir Quisling Seyss Inquart

American Fashion Emphasizes Fit and Femininity

The article notes American emphasis on fit and femininity in fashion, with New York styles flooding magazines and screens. It contrasts American abundance with Australian wardrobes described as dull, featuring felt hats and flat shoes, sparking inferiority feelings.

New York

Ports Aid Lost Lodestar Over North Queensland

Volunteer Air Observer Corps posts in North Queensland activated a special alert as a Lockheed Lodestar flew south with one engine misfiring. Bad weather closed Mackay aerodrome until the aircraft was located and guided to a safe landing at Mackay.

Volunteer Air Observer Corps Queensland Mackay Finschhafen Met Met. Osser Mirani V.A.O.C

Advertisers Courted by Local Newspaper Request

The paper asks advertisers to mention the publication in their promotions. Officials emphasize consistent branding and community reach through the paper’s distribution network.

Appointment of Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander as Governor General

Long overview of Sir Harold Alexander's career from World War I through Dunkirk and Burma to North Africa and Italy. Notes his age, family background, and rise to field marshal alongside Western Australia political figures such as Mr Wise and Deputy Premiers in postwar administration.

H. Alexander Canada Harold Alexander Earl of Caledon Elizabeth Graham Toler England Alexander Burma Willecock Western Australia Ipswich Queensland Mr. Wise Labour Party North Province Legislative Council Miles All.c Labour Gascoyne Legislative Assembly Wise Agriculture North-West Collier Colliers Wikcock Willcock A. KR. G. Hawke Fremlier W. M. Marshall M.T.A Marehall L. J. Rodoreda M.L.A Britain North Africa Army of the Nile Eighth Army Montgomery Eisenhower Sicly Italy Mediterranean

Suspect Mauri Sought in Vera Guest H death

Ronald Bertram Mauri a 2 2 lorry driver believed connected to Vera Guest H death is in Monmouth Hospital under guard. He was shot by a police inspector after fleeing from a car and seeking refuge in a wood. Mauri was armed with a revolver and his condition is not serious.

Ronald Bertram Mauri Vera Guesth Monmouth Hospital Maur

War Victims Need Clothes Across Europe

A Quaker worker reports 20 million Europewide clothing needs and 100 million described by UNRRA as lacking clothing boots and bedding. With winter coming a Commonwealth-wide drive collects used clothing to aid civilians. West Australia urged to supply part of 6 million pounds weight of Australia’s share.

Europe U.n.r.bla United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration Australia

State action to billet people

The Victorian State Cabinet plans to appoint a Public Service officer to investigate housing availability and coordinate with municipalities. It considers guarantees of rent, removal of obstructions, possible loans for home alterations, and a liaison system to match approved tenants with owners while maintaining standards.

Victorian Public Service Necesary Wealth

Eye Bank for Sight Restoration Drives Cornea Donation

The Eye Bank for Sight Restoration launches a campaign to persuade more people to donate corneas after death so 10 000 to 15 000 blind Americans may regain sight. Cornea grafting can restore vision when blindness results from corneal damage.

The Eye Bank For Sight Restoration

Market classified rates page for readers ads

Advertising rates for poultry eggs plants and home goods across multiple papers. Includes notice that rates are shown above and available on request. Mentions several papers such as Pemberton Post Wheatbelt Tribune and Dampier Herald.

Awison Prestom Mail Oennyterod Pemberton Post Wheatbelt Tribune Wyalkaichem Cowerin Guardian Dampier Herald Bencubbin Southern Cross News MOTE Oewspapers

HOUSES AND LAND FOR SALE AROUND PERTH AREA

Real estate list offering a mix of farms and residential plots across multiple locations. Properties include a 13 acre modern poultry farm with stock and sheds for 6500 pounds, 1 acre on Corfield Street for 15 pounds, 43 acres at 35 pounds, 54 acres at 30 pounds, and 407 acres Perth region mixed farm with river frontage. Several house lots with bus and school access priced from 50 to 95 pounds, Maida Vale and Gingin listings, plus Maida Vale house and orchard 21,295 pounds with terms.

Perth Plenty Water Preston River Maida Vale J.W.B

Bargain Proposition on 350 Acres of Crop Land in Perth

A listing from Halbert Service Ltd seeks buyers for 350 crop acres plus 1,862 acres on Wongan Hills line, 140 cleared. Includes 6 room bungalow, outbuildings, dam, wells, and stock at valuation. Price with crop £3850, £1500 deposit, owner aged sells. Sole agents Perth and owner Cheney Buntine.

Wongan Hills Halbert Service Ltd London Court St. George's Ter Perth Cheney Buntine

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