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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1945

Page

2

Goldfields racing carnival heats up with topweights Distinction Frangus

The Boulder and Kalgoorlie Cups attract Distinction and Frangus as topweights in a season bold with strong fields. Flying Fay features prominently in Boulder and Hannans races, while Gloucester Cup heats showcase leading pacers like Kolector Forest Dixie and Santa.

Boulder Club Kalgoorlie Club Galloper Frangus Distinction Newmarket Ortell Lilette Cannoneer Trecratic Greg Robin Gay Prince Hannans Kendenaff Goldfields Flying Fay Reynaud Flyng Fay 2Gan Kolector Forest Dixie Leo Tennesse Stormy Walker Dixie Lawn Alamein Mecca Santa Secor Gloucester Park Kolwcor Chico Lila Walla

Women gain seats in the House of Commons

London reports a rise in female MPs from 14 to 25 after the general election. Notable newcomers include Jennie Lee wife of Aneurin Bevan, Labour’s Barbara Castle and Barbara Aytounwill, with Lady Davidson and Lady Megan Lloyd George the sole Conservative and Liberal women elected.

London House of Commons Davidson Megan Lloyd George Jennie Lee Aneurin Bevan House Noel Buxton Labour Wotman Bepddock Liverpeok City Coonetl Chamber Barbara Castle Barbara Betts Labour Party Alien Bacon Yorkshire Barbar Aytongould Ots

Peace With Japan and the Emperor’s Role in Victory

The author argues peace terms with Japan should preserve the Emperor’s prerogative to avoid a costly occupation, contending that this phase may help control deceived elements and prevent renewed war. It urges that right thinking and individual responsibility guide mankind toward lasting peace and minimize future violence.

Japan Hirohito Germany United Nations

Western Australia to resume Cockatoo Island iron ore project

Australian Iron and Steel Ltd will restart the Cockatoo Island iron ore development in Yampi Sound Buccaneer Archipelago, 85 miles north of Derby. About £1,000,000 is planned for preparatory work and housing for workers, with production expected by late 1946 and ore shipments to furnaces across Australia. The project aims to create a major, stable industry for Western Australia, employing 140 workers rising to 246 250 during construction and supporting a 250 plus resident settlement after production starts.

Western Australia Pearse Bros Pearse Bros., Ltd North Fremantle Cockatoo Island Australian Iron and Steel Ltd Oblanta Australia Yampi Sound Buccaneer Archipelago Cockaroo Island Derby Australian Iron and Steel Ledia

Y.M.C.A. Sign Survives Two Wars

A battered red triangle Y.M.C.A. sign survived two world conflicts on a Belgian cottage fence. Used as roof filler and fence gap cover between wars, it was damaged by a German tank after retreating Germans and later repaired by the British Second Army. Retrieved for 40 cigarettes.

Y.M.C.A Y.mc.a Mons Brussels S. Stevens Melbourne RLA ACF Y M.C.A Belgium

Wagstaffs Stock Drench Endorsed by Victorian User

Advertisement for Wm Haughton and Co Perth wholesale Wagstaffs stock medicines. Testimonial says Wagstaffs Stock Drench improved production after monthly drenching and loss when discontinued. Emphasizes cows must be kept healthy to yield good output.

Wm Haughton and Co Perth Wagstaffs

Sailor Smuggles Tobacco Past Customs Gate

A sailor on shore leave passes the dockyard gates where a Customs officer warns against smuggling. He returns next day and is stopped, then grins and confesses he already brought ashore tobacco yesterday.

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