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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
1
Notices indicate all applications should be addressed to the National Service Office in Bridgetown. The directive specifies submission handling and contact details for applicants seeking service guidance.
The notice announces minis to open in the Lenser Call Bridgetown on February 29 and March 1 at 8 pm and continue March 22 and April 12 at 8 pm. A charge of 2/8 is set for each child treated, with free service for children of men in the Fores. E. C. Siggins, secretary.
A wartime editorial in the Bridgetown Advocate laments a major Royal Air Force night raid, reporting 79 bombers down and arguing heavy air losses will boost German destruction and save lives elsewhere. It honors fallen crews and stresses sacrifice to hasten victory.
Bridgetown townsfolk discuss forming the Dudestown Advancement Policy Pool to coordinate postwar development. They push water and sanitation upgrades, hydroelectric schemes, town planning, road access to beauty spots, industry expansion, and an emphasis on adult education and a local high school.
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