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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1945
Page
3
Quote from Admiral Ernest J. King questions the cost of maintaining strategic Pacific bases. It argues the United States may lack the resources to continue a cycle of fighting, building, winning, and giving away bases generation after generation.
The piece notes that foreign government subsidized airlines act as arms of the state and must map terrains their planes fly over. It highlights military implications of aviation routes and sovereignty concerns.
In South Australia two Wirraway aircraft on night training from Mildura made forced landings aided by VAOC personnel. The first landed four miles from Barmera after fuel shortage, with flare path and refueling arranged. The second landed at Bordertown after off course return, with guard and overnight accommodation arranged for two crew.
Douglas Bass reports on the wandering Jewish orphans left by war across Europe. Tens of thousands live homeless and malnourished in fear, some as young as two or three, living in packs and scavenging roots and worms. Efforts by Jewish agencies aim to rescue and resettle about 20,000 children in Palestine, with prior movements totaling 11,000 in 11 years. Donations to Save the Children Fund and Aliyah groups seek funds to save more, including Australia pledges of large sums to aid hundreds of children.
The piece argues for local control of education as seen in Britain and urges Americans to act. It cites Horace Mann and Roosevelt on education, cites 1939-40 U.S. spending, and praises the National Education Association while urging local school boards to govern with civic-minded leadership.
University research by Dr William Peter sen and experts at Minnesota University investigates cow self awareness and psychological responses. Findings suggest cows show behavior indicating self consciousness influencing milk production and welfare, with observers noting owner attitudes impact handling and productivity.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a trial tied to a state secretariat and Sumner Welles. Names and details are unclear, but references to ministers and a possible court action suggest a public inquiry or legal proceeding with limited disclosed information.
A Victorian Taxpayers Association official urges a broad income tax cut to restore production after the Pacific war. At an interstate conference in Sydney, M. J. Pettigrove says relief from war taxes is needed for service personnel and essential workers to maintain steady wages. He warns against continued crippling taxation that could empower a swelling bureaucracy. Encouragement for all classes to invest in industry and attract overseas capital is proposed.
The Daily Express reports a mysterious German plane landing May 1 at Resa airfield near Barcelona. The Barcelona Governor and another German plane arrived, a passenger in civilian clothes with raincoat collar fled the site, and Nazi salutes were exchanged aboard both aircraft.
Samuel Myerson a 60 year old Third Avenue Jewellers owner describes the fifth armed robbery in 25 years. He complains of fatigue and illness, says he is closing his shop, and notes he was recently released from hospital after a heart ailment. In the latest heist the bandit stole about 200 dollars and 25 watches.
A Wheat NS report suggests sheep die during rail travel due to rushing toward the lighted side of vans in railway yards. At a meeting of the W. Grasziers' Association a menu noted a sheep train on a loop line at Goulburn halted where a light shone on the scene.
London reports an extra Test between England and Australia to entertain the British Army of Occupation in Germany. It would be end of June on a matting wicket at Hamburg to maximize troop attendance, with all serv icemen participation and possible selection changes to retain Hammond as captain.
Premier Cosgrove asserts that Prime Minister Curtin will honor the pledge to restore state income taxation 12 months after the war. If not fulfilled, future state policies may face financial control from the Commonwealth.
Local advertiser outreach is emphasized as essential by newspaper management, urging advertisers to collaborate with the paper for broader community reach and effective campaigns. The appeal highlights the paper as a trusted local medium for business notices and promotions.
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