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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1939
Page
7
Bridgetown hosts a nationwide smile contest announced with unclear notes. The plan asks participants to submit photos and pay a vote fee in shops. Voting begins December 15, aiming to display entries in a public window and show results locally.
Dairying faces severe drought impacts as December reports show Western Australia Victoria and other districts losing milking cows and delaying lactation. Farmers struggle with fodder shortages high feed costs and possible herd sales while pasture declines and wind erosion worsen losses. Substantial herds are affected with some districts recording early calving cut lactation periods and reduced milk output.
A February 9 performance by the dramatic section presents the three act comedy Meet the Wife at Bridgetown Town Hall. A strong cast and lively music promise amusement as a farcical plot centers on a mistaken death and a startling return to life amid awkward moments.
Cant ox easy terms for Singer Sewing Machines. B J Pell representative Viele rais district monthly sees service and repairs. Enquiries Teakircue CT Deapers Peaberton Sonn Site. Gri bad's Boyiep Brook. Writ tlivert Binger Sewing Machine.
Readers urged to back local industry as claims arise over aerated water and cordial products made from purest tone. Officials and national buyers show prompt interest, highlighting regional manufacturing strength and community impact.
The first New Year meeting of the lodge was held with Mrs W Crews presiding. A welcome should be extended to a new member and a visit to Bunbury on January 29 planned. Members anticipate a successful year and Manchester Unity expansion in 1930.
Review discusses Labour Platform planks on rural policy and public measures. It notes advocacy for state support in farming, land use, and industry including tests of humane treatment in agriculture and calls for reform in finance, education, and infrastructure with focus on rural development and the farm economy.
The article discusses a film star whose career grows amid harsh societal events. It notes public concern for animal suffering, the rise of Nazi influence in Austria, and the shifting moral climate impacting cinema. The piece references the star’s evolution from humble beginnings to international stardom during a tumultuous period.
The article notes Herd Testing opposite Andrea Leeds praised as a wartime film balancing romance and comedy, while detailing the November dairy herd report. It highlights dairying progress in the South-West, silage and hay production, and impressive milk and butter fat yields from various units including Cookernup and Serpentine, with a focus on the herd recording scheme and regional comparisons.
Constance Bennett defends black frocks as essential for women, praising the French fashion taste and noting how a black silhouette flatters figures. The piece also weaves in Hollywood style references and remarks on elegance in a salon setting.
Fragmentary notice from Bridgetown market reports trade with cattle and sheep and hints at a public discussion over social issues. The text references riders, buyers, sellers, and a clash between policy and morality affecting communities. The language is garbled but conveys a sense of market activity amid broader political rhetoric.
Fragmented text from a historical page blends names places and numbers into a garbled stream. Readable elements hint at discussion of racing costumes and regional references, but the piece lacks a cohesive event or clear subjects for a proper summary.
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