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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1941

Page

3

Perths Human Location Radio and the Gifted Man X

A Perth paper describes a man known as X who locates lost gold lodes and missing people using spiritual insight. It recounts his early life, alleged confrontations with German interests, and demonstrations such as locating a missing man in the Chittering Hills. The piece quotes supporters and notes ongoing attempts to document his abilities.

Pune Germany X. Wyng Wall Chittering Hills Luj Uruth Geneva Cross

Grapes in the Land of Sunshine celebrates California's 1941 prospects

California grape growers greet a projected fifth straight two million ton plus crop across thirty thousand farms from the Central Valley to coastal hills. The piece recounts prior price lows, relief programs, and cooperative surplus plans that stabilized the industry, plus diversification into brandy, wine, and table grapes aided by centralized marketing and farm machinery efficiency efforts.

California Reces Sion Europe Indus California Agriculture Commodity Credit Corporation R F.C Californian Exchange

My Sister and a Child's Diary of War in Holland

Diary excerpts by Dirk van der Mids recount five days in May 1940 as bombs fall and towns are evacuated. The boy witnesses shelters, radio reports, a crushed home life, and a frightened sister Keetie while their mother dies, their father surrenders, and a perilous journey to England begins.

Dink van der Mids Keetie Dirk Picter Englend Waar Sheshildren America Link Keetye Piewte Liscle Pieter Newar Lhomgl Bowerhall Abelter Aaron Keeti Bowes Mijnheer Schaepman Uuu Trart Mijnheer van Elst Bulie Fieter Mothes Fini Fie Che Rey Weavier Jim Wes Hospital Pieter Howe Savuc Totton Ara Kvette England London Halland Hay Gleting

Recounted Doctrine on Soul as Composite Thought Entity

Fragmentary transcript describes soul as a bundle of thoughts with Egyptic origins and a medium Haines acting as amanuensis. It cites Delphia guiding Haines to inscribe sentences, discusses etheric matter, mental vibration, and tripartite nature, ending with existential consequences and pathways to salvation or damnation.

Pemitas Lewin Lele Yard Wei Aparipal Calicut Earth

Deserts encroaching on Australia's rich farming lands

Secretary Mr Messer warns erosion and overstocking threaten eastern NSW farmland. Dust storms envelop Sydney as western districts face wind erosion, with experts urging cultivation and reduced stock to halt decline.

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Exercise Notice Inspires Wellness Plan

A civic brief notes residents are encouraged to start a personal fitness program. It highlights a local initiative promoting daily activity and safe practices for all ages in the community.

Modern Girl Rocking Cradle And Driving A Car

A 1920s style opinion piece debates women's roles and marriage plans. Mrs Downy and Mes. BMG Naughton discuss women balancing career, motherhood, and marriage. They warn of modern temptations and urge parental guidance to protect traditional family goals.

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Recruit Bequeaths £50,000 Estate Reported

An article notes several recruits in New South Wales bequeathing large estates including £50,000 in one case. The Australian National Service League, a voluntary group, oversees soldiers wills on enlistment. The league has worked quietly to draw up wills for soldiers, with more than a month of activity described.

Red Cross Damm New Seats Wales Australian “National Service League

Why Not Now Pay Farmers Fair Prices For Products

A proposed Dominion Government policy to distribute surplus goods to Europe postwar prompts debate. A clergyman praises it as Christian statesmanship. Proponents urge Canada to buy surplus at fair prices to support farmers and boost prosperity and Victory Loan participation. Ontario and Quebec production shares cited.

Dominion Europe National Council of League of Netiont Cima Canada Ontario Quebec

Share Farming Suit Upsets Verdict in Northmore Case

A rights dispute over a share farming agreement with Marshall led to a Court of Appeal ruling in Pasquil Macri and Domesico’s favor. Plaintiffs claimed verbal agreement canceled the arrangement and sought payment for ploughing, fencing, and sheep droving on 400 acres, with the sum assessed around G158 18s 4d. The Full Court upheld the Chief Justice’s order, with further costs anticipated as the case proceeds.

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Doouch and Betty in a Nighttime Scene

A fragment describes a young man speaking with confidence about marriage and leaving a startled Betty alone in the night. The dialogue hints at elation and sudden departure, with the girl pondering his abrupt exit and chilly reception.

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