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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

13

Editorial Our Decision Ahead of Australia's Polls

The piece urges Australians to vote this Saturday to elect the new House of Representatives and Senate. It defends ballot rights as the core of democracy and notes world events may influence outcomes while expressing optimism for Australia's future.

Australia House of Representatives Senate Ania Phate British Commonwealth of Nations Paden Fae Perouece Sa Anneals Freie

One Car To Every Seven People In Australia

A long列 analysis outlines global car ownership, noting Australia at about one car per seven people. It compares nations, cites World Auto data, and lists production figures for 1938 to 1948 including US leading output and Australia Holden figures amid broader transport trends.

Canada Australia Great Britain France Germany Italy Soviet China Indo-China Indonesia Afghanistan Korea Siam India Turkey Burma Arabia Europe Bulgaria Rumania P d Greece Mero Sana Hungary P.c Petty Br Volden Automoee Ee Automobile Manu Associa’ Ee Japan Holden Finland America

Indian Traveller Refuses Hunger Then Orders Steaks

An Indian and twenty men ride across the Tdlahone beds and reach town after a long morning. Asked if hungry the Indian says no. They dine on steaks and trimmings, the redskin wolfing everything down while a companion notes his earlier claim of hunger. The Indian says no use going back there for food. A crowded bus is mentioned in passing.

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Excuse IX Leicester Incident Cited By Passer-By

A passer-by reports a disturbance in Leicester involving a man named Bertram Bishop who reassures observers that the commotion is harmless as he declares the woman is his wife. The scene reflects social attitudes of the time toward public quarrels and gender roles.

Leicester England Hestal Bertram Bishop

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