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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1943
Page
3
A garbled extract discusses disquiet over extremist threats and government actions. It references Australia, Procter, and ministers, noting concerns that Labour and other groups may face intensified danger and secrecy in policy decisions. The text blends names like Harvey with unnamed ministers in a murky wartime political frame.
Mr J H Prowse M HLR seeks re election as Country Party candidate for Forrest and lists main points. Topics include non party national government, war first, one army, arbitration outlawed, food front curtailments, wool price support inquiry, postwar wool appraisal with grower control, POW use of labor, and priority to returned soldiers in employment and land settlement. He claims full attendance record with 145 sittings.
The Bulletin outlines Western Australian farmers facing exclusion from the Wilson-Chifley mortgage bank, 4350 wheat quota impacts, and a harsh Scully guarantee. State Labour Minister Wise cites farm delivery patterns, while Ward’s harvest wages tribunal triggers disputes. The arbitration row pits ministers against court findings, with threats of coercive changes and contested hours.
A radio address argues for stronger support of primary industry in Australia, warning that tariffs harm farmers and that city populations rise as country livelihoods decline. It urges rural job security, fair farming wages, and greater population in farming areas, endorsing Country and National Party candidates and urging votes in several districts.
H T Suitfeld appeals to metropolitan men and women to serve in rural harvesting during vacations. Past year saw high response. employers report satisfactory results. Vacations in commercial and government sectors last 1 3 weeks. After December 21 school closures, many teachers and senior students may work up to six weeks. Farmers should apply early to Manpower rural office or local district war agricultural committee for forms.
V A O C observers in the South Western District are praised for rapid reporting of a service aircraft off course. Their vigilance enabled the R A A F to guide a safe forced landing with no injuries and minimal damage. The minister urges more volunteers to support aircraft movement surveillance. Apply at the local police station.
Noted quotation attributed to A C Benson states that life’s deepest sorrows come from fear rather than from losses or misfortunes. The line emphasizes internal fear as the true burden.
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