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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1942
Page
1
Stanley Pisher of Capel WA unveils a twin purpose fruit picking bag designed to cut waste and double carting while grading fruit during picking. Nine major improvements claimed with an invitation to send a stamped self addressed envelope for full particulars and testimonials.
Packers case makers and shed hands are required for the central packing shed for the season starting around March 1, 1942. The position seeks reliable labor for a busy packing operation, with duties including casing and handling products, under supervision of foremen.
All ladies are requested to attend a meeting at Lesser Hall on Tuesday January 30 at 8 p.m. to form a transport unit a cycle messenger unit and a first aid dressing post. GE Dyer is honorary secretary.
In Parliament and across parties, calls rise for an Imperial War Cabinet with Australian input. Debates praise Curtin’s frank stance on Anglo Australian consultation while criticizing unbalanced leadership and delays in formulating a democratic strategy amid war.
The community objects to the planned damming to supply water for the Pemberton railway, noting trout ponds swimming pool and lawn tennis facilities depend on steady flows. Ministers approved railway water extraction, despite calls for full investigation and existing state water use by sawmills and other streams.
A fatal drowning occurred Monday week at Pemberton Swimming Pool as Teron Gray aged 1 2 years was reported missing then found in about four feet of water near the babies pool. The elder son of Mr and Mrs Jack Gray of Pemberton, he likely dived or fell from the jetty near the children’s pool amid a hot day and a large crowd.
Saturday's round produced close results with Kirby and Pearce leading two wins each while Toye and Pearce recovered from early deficits. In the main event Zinnecker Crow d Pearce Mottram defeated Scott Fat ter Smith Willmott 76 to 13 with several draws and a late payday playoff where Pearce beat Smith 18 to 14.
Westralian Farmers Limited Bridgetown invites applications for the position of General Storeman. Preference given to applicants with local knowledge and district needs. Elderly applicants acceptable if active and suitable. D C Thomson South West Manager.
The document lists crop estimates as of November 30 1941 with figures for Good Grade and various regions including Victoria and Tasmania plus value annotations. It reads as a miscellaneous agricultural summary with several numeric line items and emphasis on better grades.
Circulation note states bicycles from Malvern Star available with lay by option at Layton's Garage in Bridgetews. Urges customers to secure by paying now to avoid future price increases. No explicit dates or precise prices provided in readable text.
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