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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1946
Page
2
The report notes Lawrance’s chances after wavering support and questioned road conditions at Ampandala. It mentions swimming exercises and prep concerns for the Autumn revetings, with J. Robertson showing limited optimism about Lawrence’s preparations.
A garbled report notes Hindu Prince and Hora have developed through holidays. He has won twice and was second three times. With Misda Prince Dam Bier and Trpensl, Horated will be strongly represented in the two year old events at the Autumn meetings.
The unlucky horse Prince Buzzard, recently bowen by trainer A Murphy at Werribee, has moved from Sydney to Melbourne. Murphy plans to try hurdle racing after a string of minor placings with no wins.
The report notes a horses racing partnership involving Moonee Valley connections and breeders. It mentions Natural Rays and various figures including G Madden, Campetown breeders, AM Underwood, and trainer J Fryer, with references to Anthony and Hawa Bani in context of Vicwrian sire lines.
An unedited OCR fragment discusses a racehorse with stakes near 38649 pounds and a position 18th in a great Australasian event. It mentions rival horses Mautred and Carbine and muses on future stud value and autumn prospects for Winbar. The readable facts are sparse and fragmented.
Royal Ascot begins in June with a return to former splendour as the venue vacates military buildings and shops from the stand. The King and Queen will attend the Windsor event during Ascot week, with preparations underway for the royal party.
The three or four year old English colt Montague Water unloaded from the Clan MacDonald is in Melbourne and consigned to E. F. W. Murphy. Sydney owner and breeder Henry is present at the Newmarket stables of Mackinnon and Cox awaiting instructions from Mr. Misbes about the method to send the colt to Sydney. Monton Water is a public English Derby winner.
A 1945 article describes a multi purpose Russian cow and wartime farming tools developed in Melbourne. It highlights a line drill and undercarriage lifting gear adapted from aircraft, claiming capable performance for hole digging and stump/fence post work. Production cost cited as 3d per hole, with goals to aid housing projects and post war farming efficiency.
Coronal Bob Bell M M arrives home after hospitalization for a knee injury. He earned the Army Distinguished Service for extraordinary bravery in New Guinea on January 7 1945. While under heavy fire he crawled to aid a wounded forward scout and dragged him to shelter, continuing to assist despite being wounded twice.
A damaged text fragment discusses a code word in Ghee and the maximum letters, referencing a cost in Id. It mentions sending something for Id and notes that a cross would still incur the fall rate. The excerpt is incomplete and unclear.
Cleaning Those Dirty Paint Brushes offers tips on preserving brush bristles by using waxes and oils. It explains methods to keep brushes pliable and usable for long periods, suggesting interiors and storage practices to prevent hardening.
A report on the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation FAO detailing Australian delegation members led by Dr Kr Noble and Mr Gibson, committee roles, office arrangements at Chateau Frontenac, and the conference process from credentials to plenary sessions. It covers FAO origins at Hot Springs 1943, leadership by LB Pearson, and the organizational structure including deputy directors general and an executive committee.
A historical report from the FAO first session details global hunger, production capacity, and need for coordinated action. It notes Sir John Boyd Orr as director general, emphasizes world partnership, and discusses the USSR’s decision to abstain pending further consultations with Soviet republics. The article urges U.S. membership and commitment to FAO goals.
London readers glimpse postwar couture trends with heavy wool jerseys and close fitting silhouettes. designers feature cropped capes, shoulder emphasis, and sequined embroideries inspired by Marcel Rochas. the piece notes practical warmth alongside decorative flair and references a fashion broadcast.
Obedient Passenger appears in a fragmentary extract labeled shorts from talks. The passage references BBC overemas shareware and tems comns, noting a curious blend of media terms.
Poised notice invites applicants to join Well-kamwa organisation offering full or part time work with 25 percent commission. No experience needed. Apply at National Service Office, King Street, Perth.
Job notice from Christian Brothers College Geraldton seeking kitchen maid, three waitresses, reliever, and housekeeper for payment starts January 21. National Service Officer listed for contact in Geraldton. Local applicants invited to apply.
A reader asks about lemon juicing technique noting wasteful squeezing. The advice describes making a small hole in the end and pressing to extract the desired juice, with rind removed beforehand to reduce waste and keep the lemon usable for later use.
North East coast yards remain busy for months as government and private orders fill capacity. Lloyds list cites 275,400 tons gross in foreign orders and British yards plan 1949 programmes including a sister ship and tanker conversions.
A terse ad promises no extra cost for Io ponies with free shipping from RMS 1. The text hints at a direct sale pitch aiming to attract buyers with zero added price and complimentary delivery.
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