Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgetown Advocate in Bridgetown, Western Australia

We have pages in Western Australia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 03, 1943

Page

2

Attractive Field Engaged At Headquarters Form Guide And Selections

A terroc event program will be decided at bead rss SLis. Principal races include the Lee Steers Stakes and York Handicap with Galle entered. The Nursery Handicap stars Sweet September with top weight. Other entries include Marlborough Handicap contenders and several noted juveniles such as SKY WARDEN and BLONDE PRINCESS.

Beadrss Slis York Marlborough Reynaud Smithie da Amalion Ea Marlborough SKY Warden Beaufine Royal Link New Selecti Casablanca Sanense Balkan Sebank Gayett Bobaris Bobby Breen Reyington the Owl Orastar Or Azoth Camelette Skylark Tresigne Atorna Gun Simoke Superfu Marramonk Bill Linton Nullabung Maori Lass Slumber L Kalamunda Proctralle Ree Sanovan Romanelle Pantive Maikai Smithie Nollabung Andirich Fort Royal Sir Agrion Meadow Line Sansea Atmalion Sydney James Bis Gold Patios Swipe Dainty Lace Lon Harvey Philock Cotswold Ra A Muffitt Marramonk Android Blonde Princess Stray Star Penchop Ormadale Jonathan Swift Chara Gold Our Bing Vasselle Georamie Flamita Novasan Mountain Xgnditeng Gold Jax Equavor Zo Opera’ House Pericles Silvarra Erciteen Bolden Barello Punchinello Ayrboy

Government control sparks WA charity protest over rationing

A WA newspaper letter condemns Canberra for meddling in personal affairs via central charities and meat rationing. It argues export needs should drive policy, not coupons, and warns of bureaucratic overreach while noting a postwar referendum on expanded Commonwealth powers. The piece reflects domestic strain as butchers and public weigh sacrifice against shortages.

Wone Canberra Western Australia Wise Sydney Orelbourne

Bushfire Warning Urges Caution for Summer Months

The Rural Fires Prevention Advisory Committee issued guidance on preventing bush fires. Caution urged with gas producers and wax matches banned except in mining centers. Campers should use fireplaces and keep ten feet clearance, smokers must not discard embers, and property owners should ensure fire safety.

New Guinea Swamp Trek Describes Arduous Food Search

An Australian officer quoted by Manchester Guardian recalls men wading through sage swamps along the coast of New Guinea. They for days pulled themselves into trees to find food and rest, wading knee to armpit in mud and enduring harsh conditions during the campaign.

New Siuinez Manchester Guar

Ancient Wisdom Wild Duel Nesting Fowl in Meath Tree

A May 1784 Ex Shaw's Magazine item notes a wild fowl building a nest forty feet high in a fir near Loughlinstown County Meath. It records the bird’s method to safely rear its young, remarking it as perhaps the only known instance of this species nesting in a tree.

Nad Loughlinstown Meath Exshaw’s Magazine May

Contested War Notes and Charity Control Debate

The text notes wartime events including Soviet advances near Gomel with high casualties and Allied captures in the Pacific, alongside a Federal plan for meat rationing criticized as chaotic. It discusses a government “Kite” proposal to regulate charity funding, limiting individual gifts and exempting the Red Cross, amid criticism of wartime canteen mismanagement and overcharging.

Aest Red Cross

Piano Again Popular in Wartime Maot Land

A wartime shift in Maot land sees pianos regain appeal as gramophones pianolas and radio faded. Teachers struggle with demand while any keyed string instrument sells well. An old English upright once costing £70 drew £100, but experts say aged pianos rarely suit recital needs.

Maotland Gramophone Wellington

Government Power Struggle Ahead Refers Referendum Battle

The writer argues the Government seeks to strip States of sovereignty by wartime powers and will resist surrender after peace. They warn electors to scrutinize the referendum before signing away birthright, noting the Commonwealth can act with State approval but may push an unchecked agenda.

Commonwealth

Air observers save lost Boomerang fighter near Narrogin

Australian VAQC and WAOC teams intercepted a stray Boomerang near Narrogin Western Australia. The second plane found the pilot after radio contact failed and guided a safe landing. the interceptor also landed safely. Minister Drakeford praised the volunteers for rapid reporting and aircraft recognition.

Coupe Narrogin Western Australia Volunteer Air Observers Corps VAQC RAAF WAOC Air Drakeford Narrogus York

The Best Pull for Success in a Cue to Action

A terse motivational line urges readers to drop the coat and rise to effort, implying bold personal change. The phrase frames success as a direct result of decisive self-initiative.

Classified Ad Advice From Historical Market Page

Readable fragments describe placing ads to sell poultry gear plaster tools and other goods. Mentions brief descriptions, space limits, and profit motive. Encourages use of the Market Place department to attract buyers and make money.

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE SAVOY Gordon Hack Shepherd IC Dept Minanglal CIN Weekly National Society — Politics Radio News Sporting Nations Chas. Watson & CO Barrack Street Perth WAL WAR_ SERVICE FUNDS Ting GEO. Adams Tattersall A.ssalla Federal Executive Hobart Iber Forrest Lord Treat Faymore W.at.c New Guinea Berlin R.d.f Red Army Gomel Saterbury Gilbert Islands Charity Control Britain Churchill Ehtedein'Svavay Sng Sng Barnett Bros Ars Hay Street Bennett Street P. G. Hamerton Eastern Seamen's Hostel Cliff & High Sts Fremantle W.A India China Africa Netherlands Idies Malaya Philippines United Nations Eastern Seamen’s Hostel Cliff Ant State Lawmills Eus Die el Cpe Dra Department Aed Our Country Wand Uy United Puma Hay Steger Teventy Tha Hove Reise Twnys' Bay Ste Tae Norte-Eastern Courier Walliam Norte Midland Times Sil Tae Soorseen Ek Tae Barvet-Wapooya Vribune Dampier Herald Southern Cross News Nota Bates Sarere Wales Hotel Australia G.P.O Yilane Guilfoyle Goldfields Club Ken Angel Dr. Pier Wellington Streets National Service Office Ict Elliott Elliott Pee Eae Wettt Lal Autad Ots Mall Macfarlane & Co. Ltd Murray Street Bones Weat Robb Glendinning & CO Rosenstamm Pty., Ltd King-street Peeth, Tanners and Merchants Harrison R. Bell & CO. Y United Press, Ltd Hay Street James Goss William Street Sina Daven United Press Ltd Ral Charlesst North Perth Turner W.C D.C Osteopath Nature- Bath May St Yat Foor Levinson Manning Chambers Wiliam United Investment Office Parkerville United Press Hay-st
Search Courier

Search the Bridgetown Advocate Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgetown Advocate?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication