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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1942
Page
3
Extract from D Fraser address on Britain’s war effort and morale. He recalls warning signs of air raids, factory nerve, and Australian commentary, noting America’s aid, London landmine fears, and a Wembley Park visit amid blackout trains and searchlights.
Infant health notes describe a five month old baby gaining weight and head control, with regular feeding, growing strength, and increased curiosity. It emphasizes daily floor time, supervised exercise, and simple parent-performed routines to promote muscle development and movement readiness.
Miss Minniver aids Judy Sammy and Angelina Ena with lessons using old texts and improvised materials. A lively scene shows teaching methods, counting sheep, and a monitor desk signifying growing responsibility as Sammy and friends practice reading, spelling, and math.
The article emphasizes proper infant exercise, ventilation, and feeding to promote healthy development. It notes babies gain color, vigor, and confidence when muscles are regularly used and blood flow improves. Guidance includes safe cup drinking, consistent prompting, and gradual skill advancement as a child learns through watching others.
Wartime readers express resilience and pride as London endures air raids. Residents describe shattered windows and crowded stations yet celebrate British spirit, women’s strength, and a vow to keep fighting. Fraser of Dow rouses Western Australia loyalty.
Testimonial by General James Doolittle praised the North American Aviation Company bombers as the best machines for the Tokio raid and other Japanese targets. The piece notes Doolittle's wartime fame, the secrecy surrounding takeoff details, and North American Aviation's role as a major supplier to the U.S. armed forces through General Motors.
A fragment reports a dispute over a will where a widow is involved. The text hints a wife is dead and questions arise about the validity of the will while noting advertiser dealings. The mangled lines suggest a family dispute with unclear names or dates.
A wartime report describes WAAAF drivers in Australia performing full time motor transport for the US Army. They report to a city depot each morning, handle long country trips, and maintain vehicle checks. A recreation room is planned to boost morale as forty drivers are expected on duty at the depot.
An obscure wartime incident describes a training exercise at Alain te Wigs with a misaddressed pad and a password riddle. A participant named Darkie faced a challenge just before assembly, replying with a cryptic phrase tied to the message.
A brief classroom interaction features a teacher asking about the number four and a student named Gerald. The dialogue references a star with rail and ends with the name Mickey Mouse as a response or recognition.
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