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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1945
Page
1
Bridgetown unit of Westralian Farmers Ltd seeks trained female and male aes for dehydration plant work. Applicants to write to National Services Office Bridgetown with required declarations.
Program and weights for seven events at Greenbushes including Farmers Hark, Trial Stakes, Maiden Hack, Hack Race, Handicap seven furlongs and the Harry Scurry Race for hacks only. Entries list numerous horses with weights, starting times, and riders, compiled by N. E. Baxter secretary.
John Ber nan Joice and James Matthew Joice of Grand Perth apply under The acting Act 1904 for a dredging ground of 145 acres for tin and tantalize near Green bushes. Objections must be lodged at the Warden's Office by January 2, 1945. details include precise boundary bearings starting NW corner JM 7 and surrounding lots.
An early 20th century projection outlines a two dirigible airship network by Good wear Aircraft Corporation linking Australia and America. Routes through Vancouver and Sydney would cover thousands of miles with payloads around 72 tons, totaling about five days travel. The plan signals rapid global connectedness and a shift away from isolationism.
The passage argues aviation has been a mixed boon and curse, enabling rapid civilian suffering and battlefield relief. It contends cooperation and constructive use could shorten hostilities, reduce xenophobia, and potentially unite peoples, guiding humanity toward peaceful, shared progress through affordable air travel.
The Machins celebrated their Golden Wedding at the R S L Hall with about 50 relatives and friends. Messages from absent relatives spoke of service. Guests toasted the couple, praised their town work, and enjoyed breakfast, dancing, songs, and a violin solo.
Mr Beau James spends a holiday with his Uncle and Aunt. Mrs Wally Chris and Mrs Th Wilson are holidaying at Dunsborough. Mr Mex Jack Leslie and Mrs Testi are on holiday. Mr and Mrs A G Lepchforsd and the Woodhead family holiday with relatives in Bridgetown. Mr Ken Pletcher from West Leederville takes a short break in Bridgetown. Mr Bo Gibbet and Mrs Bob Forbes with Mr and Mrs Bert Wilkinson also holiday in Bridgetown.
The column lists visiting relatives in Bridgetown and Musselton over Christmas, noting arrivals such as Mr and Mrs George Storkins and Mr Harold Green. Births are announced for a baby boy at Bridgetown Hospital and a son for Mr and Mrs Cecil Rodwin. A naval engineer Mr Irving from Newcastle is mentioned near the Midland Junction area.
Attendance at the Bridgetown Agricultural Society Boxing Day sports meet was strong with a luncheon booth popular and proceeds eyed for charity. The program listed numerous events including Stock Team, Maiden Trot, Open Trot, and Ladies Tack, with many winners noted in a long roster and prizes.
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