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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1942

Page

2

Belmont Park Meeting Promises Tight Races Across Furlongs

At Belmont Park crowds anticipate competitive events with Bravilo and Rom anette among top picks in the 7 furlongs and Welter divisions. Maori Lass and Eridon vie for claims in the Parse event while Breeders Handicap features a field of twenty with Trevel Gothic Ar and Dawalist among contenders. The Winter Handicap highlights Ten furlongs with Gerald Yanchep and Jolly Tip leading a strong lineup. Six furlongs at Belmont Purse lists Amator Morrianty and Roselian among notable entrants.

Eridon Ny O Trevel Gothic Ar Parligie Dawalist Mylopia Howie Wine Roselian Pantive Pancova Marvey Momalenis O Trely Miss Dorion Gerald & Yanchep Jolly Tip Bitty Rage Burn First Wave Meadow Line Enchanter Molly Reilly Syimeatett Master Waikoha BK Prince Sardis Dark Bride White Ty Jonathan Swit Yeoman Bay Nicker Lympiais Agrisan Rionbrook Ampiaid

Organisation for Reconstruction Seeks World Role

The Organisation for Reconstruction announces a plan to mobilise support and publish a discussion pamphlet titled Basic Income for Social Security by Lloyd Thomas. It invites membership via Box HSS2 GPO Perth and notes the first pamphlet is on sale at newsagents.

Organisation For Reconstruction Organisation For Reconstruction En Nak-Jrty Omarion Adprol Maline Oceanioation Ethias Broweh Bornavett Creme Umbersnip Bs Aiken Perth Lloyd Thomas Newsagents Beck Tneany Nal Bank Mauclany eryaKan Thorsni Peru Hie Wiley Doug Atten Jook Abiaoe Prine Munley Mtr Syidney Goegele

Belmont Park Selections and Races Summary

The list outlines selections for Belmont Park events including MISS DORION, GOTHIC ART, and other runners in BELMONT PURSE (1) and (2) with entries like RELAY of TETRACLIVE MATHOS and BRAVILO CHANTECLAIR BLUE SKY FLYING WELTER. Other notable names include MAORI LASS and ROMANETTE among the field entries.

Belmont Amatol

Controversy Over Police Powers and Women's Rights

A local editorial notes dissent over police actions and warrants, criticizing the vice squad for targeting women and urging protection of civil liberties. It discusses magistrates defending police powers, public protests, and calls for balanced law enforcement during wartime strain.

Lloyd Thomas Peru Anes Commissoner For Police Mir D. Hunter Kaiftrange Waskome Galmoder Eudacar Meteor Lad Dakbor

Belmont Purs e 210 to 3800 words amid crowded race notes

A long OCR fragment outlines Belmont purse events and racing details including horses such as Chanteclair, Royal Standard and Amber Star. It hints at betting totals and race outcomes, with scattered names like James Kogomy and Lord Nak, plus references to public interest, civic sentiment, and dining or restaurant notes amid racing chatter.

Belmont Hilisig Ovlice Shredone Amber Ela Ruthless Mivrests Newile Teath Agyars Cotas Ale Nyrion Belloways Siga Buuls Wits

Mrs Hughie Campbell Seizes Robbery Clues From Stockings

A Jersey milker story recounts Mrs Campbell catching a thief named Geraldine after she swallowed stolen stockings. The tale notes the theft of five towels and five dresses, with Mrs Campbell later saving a torn dress and restraining the suspect in a paddock as she tracks the crime.

Span Hughie Campbell

Dead Pilot Rescues in Unclear Narrative

A surreal clipped report describes a dramatic rescue by a "dead" pilot figure and a sequence of hazy events including a car crash, a teleporting mood, and a heated debate about truth. The text names Douglas Hoge and Helen Hughes amid a confusing scene with a press reference and a supposed heat ray claim.

Douglas Hoge Hruder Duglas Hoge Douglas Howe Jokimely

Are women wanted in the air force in Australia

W A A A F members voice doubts about being welcome in the air force. The piece notes patriotism mixed with glamour appeal and concerns over whether women are needed, facing questions of utility, uniform issues, and potential wastage amid wartime recruitment.

AIR Force W Aaaf Australia

Fragmented OCR Passage Mixes History and Maritime Odds

Readable fragments discuss maritime details such as ship elements and navigation, with references to historical political figures and events. The text blends questions on liberation, speeches, and labels like Brigades and arsenals, all in a jumbled OCR style.

Pool Petroleum Pty Ltd Formed For National Oil Coordination

The Commonwealth forms Pool Petroleum Pty Ltd with major oil importers as members to coordinate shore tank storage and ensure maximum stocks of motor spirit kerosene diesel and distillates. The venture aims to restore normal trading and support wartime distribution while conserving manpower. Pool Petroleum is due to commence by August 15 1942.

Pool Petroleum Pty. Ltd Commonwealth Exantme Petroleum Pis. Ltd Sith Urawal Australia Pool Petroleum Pty, Ltd

Soldier shoots self in shooting gallery mishap

In a small store rear area a soldier recently returned from manoeuvres fired a gun while handling it in a shooting gallery and wounded himself.

Tacks 10 shillings weekly and 4 shillings bed and breakfast

Classified notice advertises lodging terms with prices 2 per week for meals and housekeeping and a separate 4 shillings charge for bed and breakfast. Describes a rental option offering basic accommodations with periodic payment.

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