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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1944
Page
1
The St Brighys Convent School Bridgetown announces a market at Bridgetown Convent Hall on Saturday December 9 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is 2 shillings for adults and 1 shilling for children.
Packers Ceeras shed near Greenbushes eight for the 1945 Bridgetown edition. The notice mentions the National Service Office and Paterson & Co Limited Bridgetown as authorities or contacts.
Female and Male Workers required for the Dehydration Plant. Packers, Casemakers and Shedhands required for Bridgetown and Ealingup Packing Sheds. Applications in writing to National Service Office, Bridgetown. New. Apply J. K. Kirkpatrick, 14 Arthur Street, Ban. FOR SALE TWO H.P. FAIRBANKS MORSE Kerosene Engine. Apply Bridgetown Aerated Water Factory. Bridgetown Road Board Central Ward Fire Brigade meeting set for Tuesday December 12 at 8 pm. E. C. Stogins, Secretary. Government Land Sale December 13 1944 at 10:30 am at nds e etc. Land sold to depth 200 feet. details from Land Office. G. L. Needham, Under Secretary for Lands.
The article argues that Australia's development hinges on population growth over the next few decades. It cites mothers' reluctance to have larger families, housing and social attitudes, and the need for leadership to secure a capable population. It warns that without growth, industrial progress and national pride could fade and leave Australia dependent on others.
Letter from the Bridgetown Advancement Policy Pool protest committee notes a planned November 19 conference in Bridgetown was canceled due to transport issues. Delegates from Doninybrook and local MP EB Hoar were not informed, causing 210 miles wasted and hotel costs. They demand compensation from the South tion and urge greater cooperative effort for postwar projects.
Local column details Mr M P Durack and Mr J Sorensen visiting Easington, Durack a Kimberley pioneer and Connor Deherty and Durack director, praising district progress. Mentions Margaret and Elizabeth Durack, Mrs D Dickson’s recovery, Mrs BH Farrall and children arriving, AL Thornton on leave, Pte Norman Ferrell a POW visiting, bank staff changes, holiday trips, birth congratulations for Jan Heeter, cricket match results between Dinninup and Benjinrup with Benjinrup winning 15 to 6, full details to come next week.
The Bridgetown Advocate reports on Australia’s falling birth rate, from 22.4 to 15 births per 1000 in recent years, and warns migration dependence will shrink the population after 1950. It cites the National Health and Medical Research Council urging homes for mothers, better hospitals, and economic security to arrest the decline, noting two main factors: women’s reduced dependence and mounting economic and social pressures. If fertility remains low without migration, Australia risks a population collapse toward 7 million in 60 years, with vast unsettled areas and low population density across the continent.
An evening at the District Hall features dancing interspersed with vocal performances by children. The cheerful program promises enjoyment and invites all to attend.
Bridgetown and Perth social notes reveal Mrs. BL Armatrong holidaying in the city while Vincent Holmes visits Perth. Cpl Jack Long and Mrs A Bell with daughter Jeft travel from Bridgetown to Kalgoorlie for a holiday. Visitors to Perth include Mr and Mrs PL EL Warburton. Mrs Alty Blechynden shows slight improvement after illness. Miss E Toyer suffers a fractured jaw from a recent incident. THN Suttom, wounded on TLMLAS Australia, is improving. Mr and Mrs Tlandstrum celebrate a new baby boy. Mrs Handstrum formerly Miss Merle Baker. Mrs Bone is reported seriously ill. Elsie McKelvie visits her parent in Catterick. Hospital visits note Ellsie McKelvie’s move to an Eastern State hospital after arriving Monday. The town records a recent fatality from the first warm spell as residents reflect on losses.
A letter from Alberts Books Non thanks readers for enthusiastic Book Token plan promotion. It touts a wide selection across fiction romance adventure mystery travel biography current events devotional drama psychology technical and scientific works plus a new soborite for children.
P and C Association Break-up Party will be held at Bridgetown State School on Wednesday December 2 starting at 1:90 pm. Adults bring a plate and the committee asks for donations of apples or oranges to treat the children.
Mr Kirkpatrick advertises sale of a console with Phillips valve radio units. Items listed include a four for sale package and a 7 valve Dino Wace radio. Address noted as 14 Arthur Street Thintwrs with demand indicated for buyers.
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