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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1940

Page

3

Will recovered after fire to probate for Kendall estate

A will destroyed in a Quaker's Hill cottage fire on June 28 was reconstructed from charred fragments found in a metal trunk. The recovered document, photo graphed proofs and affidavits were admitted to probate with the Public Trustee named executor. Kendall’s estate valued under £200.

N.S.W George William Kendall Kendall Quaker’s Hill George Bruce Kendall Mr. Kendall Niagara

Army Tastes Salad With New Summer Menu

NSW broadcast notes the Army shifts to a summer menu with four hundred tons weekly fruit and vegetables. It reports belts of dried fruits, canned goods, lettuce, tomatoes, beetroot, cucumbers and other produce ordered for the force, plus 1100 dozen mixed fruit.

N.S.W

Taxing Income From Property Versus Earned Wages Debate

A West Australian correspondent argues that income from property should be taxed more heavily than earnings from work, noting the practical fairness of taxing wealth derived from property while supporting relief for widows and invalids with property only incomes. The piece also reflects on royal headlines and security details surrounding the Prince of Wales visit to Miami, Florida.

Mien Irias Everywing Prince of Wales Mia Florida U.S.A

Australian harbour cities isolated by land distance

A wartime column argues that coastal Australian cities Perth Adelaide Brisbane face vulnerable isolation from each other and the interior, unable to send aid or retreat against air or sea raids, while other cities Sydney Melbourne could be vulnerable too. It cites views on race amid US draft lists and notes a Chinese origin name among draftees.

Perth Adelaide Brisbane Sydney Melbourne

Political notes and by election views in Western Australia

The page contains political notes urging Swan by election voters to back the Country Party. It argues for government stability amid Labor strife and party wrangling, urging electors to support one of two Country Party candidates and seek national unity. It also discusses cattle disease Black Leg and vaccination guidance.

Swan Western Australia H. Gregory Labour Party Labour Movement Country Party State Country Party Ce Earle Page M.H.R

Fragmentary passage on travel and politics abroad

The excerpt discusses a European and American travel context with mentions of Miami, tobacco and leisure norms, a contrast to England, and references to Alphonso and political groups in Western Australia. It reads as a literary-essay style fragment with scattered opinions and partial names.

Miami England Alphonso Spain

Political debate on war effort and government stability

Selection from a supplement reviews parliamentary views on Australia’s war leadership, Labour policies, and the need for a stable government. It contrasts Labour plans with Conservative critique and notes calls for unity to sustain wartime efforts while citing broader international commentary on governance and public resolve.

Labour faces impossible path to government after split

The article argues Labour cannot govern due to internal division and mutual distrust among its two factions. It says even election shifts would not yield a workable Labour government with a likely Senate minority and urges Swan electors to reject both Labour and the Independent.

Labour Senate Swan Ier Emily

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