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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1942

Page

2

Gloucester Park Form Guide and Selections

Gloucester Park hosts seven mile and a half trotting events the last meeting of the 1941-42 season on August 1 marking the 1842-45 season start with races restricted to 2.13 and faster. Features include Grand Mogal and a High-Class Handicap, with numerous horses and breeders entries listed across events and heats.

Gloucester Park Seip Satay Mogal Louis Again Superiax Paddy Royal Golcondas Glen Wilfred Tempest Queen's Gift

W A Breeders Handicap and Related Races Summary Card

A compact record of racing events listing W A Breeders Handicap with entrants Balgay Jim Arabian Lass Lady Hilton Munda Handicap featuring Flying Daly Fullwil Rare De Rey Valacare Lady Lizzie Santa Hills Handicap and Noalimba Prejudice Desert Lady Grand Mogul Earl Mavista Supertak Mundaring Handicap. Other listed races include Von Sheik Handicaps and EUGOWRA Lady Calatar Oxford Girl 2 7 t Huon Globe 18.0 7 Earl Pronto Grand Mogul OF O10. Also CANNING HANDICAP One mile and a half with Emerald Pride Lady Araby Oxford Girl Gentle Bobbie Don Sebastian Lalu Mick Sandy Derby Red Mavista Serene Derby Lee Tennessee Admiral Prono.

Hanfé PU Stretta Ruse Xing Lonine Chines Alfred Sian Wely Chiel Wirra Arabian Lass Ryeland Katee Fos Admiral Park Royal Heather OR Mathien Tod PE Teu Prejudice Princes Pegey Jean Wood Talisman Bo Lin Brent Light Kornia U Baleay Tim Lady Hilton Admiral Sheik Kalamunda Handii Batkis O Wise General Pearl Scott VU Winwood Neltie Stam Flying Daly

High-Priced winner of Ascot Cup sale raises questions

The document reports on a high priced horse named Quashed, winner of Ascot Cup and Oaks, noted as a top race mate of the era but barred by the Jersey Act. It traces lineage from Obliterate, Verdict, and Shogun to the Hirdhitl family, with Futility sold for a top price and Medieval Knight fetched for another notable sum.

W. P. Ahern Rook Tan Cambridgeshire Hirdhitl

Imported sires dominate yearling sale prices in USA

The report shows imported sires leading last year's yearling auctions in the United States. Top five averages include These Sickle by Phalaris with five head around 1,800 dollars, Bull Dog by Eddy with three at 1,086 dollars, Blenheim II by Blandford with eight at 3,338 dollars, Sir Galahad II by Teddy with thirteen at 3,922 dollars, and Gino by Tetravema with three at 1,067 dollars.

USA Stalus Sickle Phalaris Eddy Blenheim Blandford Galahad II Teddy Gino Tetravema

Flags and Flags of Australia and America in Wartime Echoes

The passage parodies patriotic banners and anthems, invoking three great nations and their constitutions. It blends historical lines with garbled OCR text, referencing national symbols, sovereignty, loyalty, and enduring flags. The text mixes the Star Spangled Banner and Advance Australia Fair motifs with corrupted phrases and stray fragments.

Australians in Wartime Foreign Reflections and Local Pride

A polemical piece portrays Australians as immersed in a national hangover yet resilient. It cites an American magazine feature on Antonie Wartime and quotes Brown on Australia’s future under MacArthur. The article critiques Australian self-image, politics, and cultural identity while noting Curtin’s controversial role.

Ansa Australis

Stallions Lost at Sea Reveals A Strange Tale

The article reports the loss at sea of several stallions en route to Brazil. Names like Morogoro and Tout Vsages Tee Vale appear, with disrupted sales notes and references to New Market and Felicitation events. The strange fragment hints at a public sale, a voyage mishap, and uncertain fate of the horses.

Brasil Morogoro Tee Vale Aie Chaulige Nae Bey

Important Notice to Senders of Letters to Prisoners of War

Readers are advised to clearly address and mark both sides of envelopes for POW letters. Each letter must use the prisoner’s initials, not full names, and avoid multiple pages. The Red Cross handles around many letters weekly. compliance aids delivery to camps.

Antena Rust Peisatters Owitler Red Cross

Australian optimism and tension in Australia England America ties

A wartime era discussion notes close links among England Australia and America. Dr Hyatt, Australian Minister for Universal Affairs, says cooperation among the three nations has never been more complete and expresses concern over an isolated Australian journalist suggesting otherwise.

Australia Hyatt Mamieter England

By-Election in Use Metropolitan Suburban Province Gibson Wins

In the by election to fill the Legislative Council vacancy caused by J Mc Maharlane’s death in May, Mr F E Gilson, a Nationalist and mayor of Fremantle, defeated opponents including Keipuit, Somerville, Pickering, Brady, and Ferguson. The final majority for Gilson was 748.

Dibson Ins Use Metropolitny Legislative Council J. Mc Maharlane F. E. Gitson Fresantle Gibson Stool National Party Ewitdi Vietor Court Imeesty Keipuit Ae W. Somervile Nd Lab Wali. Pickering Meaghil Brady Ferguson Hadrie Gilson Natyste Gibson Fk Gilson

Fremantle figures in WA assembly history and pharmacy leader

Nine Jaco represented Fremantle’s legislative seat from 1421 to WA era as mayor of Fremantle. Gibson born in Mallarat Victoria trained in pharmacy in 1902 and moved to WA. He served in multiple public bodies including Pharmaceutical Council chairing committees and firefighting boards, with a long record in commerce and civic duties.

Jaco Fremantle Gibson Mallarat Victoria Aul Mines Leonor JY Go Tn Pharmaceutical Council de Voemanite Framway and Electiie “Lighting Board Bowrd

Special Tea Permits for Shearers and Contractors

The Deputy Director of Rationing Mr B Anderson announced that shearers and other workers will apply for advanced tea permits. Coupons will be allied by the employer to the Ration Commission and checked against the permit. Applications must be prepared by bearing contractor Wat Widhawer and forwarded with required particulars.

Demmy B. ©. Anderson Rationny Commission Aguinset Issie Shee Utentation Wat Widhawer

Local Classifieds Reflect Fading Market Style

Fragments reveal a busy market page with readers trading notices and ads. Mentions of shearing, poultry, and adverts show a mix of community notices, listings, and supplier pitches across multiple papers.

Sunnybrook Stud Sale Notice

Auction notice for pigs and breeding stock at Sunnybrook Stud Perth with details of animals and interested buyers instructed to contact Box C428 GPO Perth for more information.

Arch U.S. Isolationist Faces Election After Pearl Harbor Fallout

An arch isolationist, noted for opposing the administration before Pearl Harbor, faces reelection amid backlash over his stance against Bevin in senior defense disputes. He urges retaining his seat as the political climate shifts toward accountability and continuity.

U.S Pearl Harbour Bevinin

Libyan raid heroism misspent on tough airbase ground crews

R A A ground crews receive tribute for relentless work in the Middle East. Australian pilots laud their mates who dig, haul, and fix aircraft, sleeping little and enduring exhaustion. They keep patrols flying, shields of the war effort, while discussing the danger and sacrifice of routine ground support.

Nats Chet

Patience at three in the morning case fragment

A fragmented OCR note shows a child pleading for patience at three in the morning, asking for a quiet answer from a mother while a father appears to be nearby, the scene captured in incomplete dialogue.

Arthur

Fragment from a 19th century dialogue

A garbled conversational fragment shows characters discussing honesty, dress, and a proposed gesture, with interruptions and a tense mood indicated by rhetorical questions and evasive replies.

Coincidence in Japanese Bomb Report Sparks Debate

A garbled passage references a wartime bombing event and a family link, mentioning a diary, a brewery trade mark, and a stray image of a Melbourne brand. The text mixes technical terms with fragmentary phrases, offering no clear date or outcome.

Melbourne

Death of Apple Sammy Stallion in England News

Apple Sammy dies in England. The stallion sired by Powanhern, out of Lady Phoebe, produced notable winners including Cottoncaster, Mickey the Greek, Ghar Alin, Negro, Apple Time, and Claryple. He stood as a prominent sire, contributing 154 winners to the world.

Apple Sammy England Sete Bes Teed J. Py Horwamg Coronacity Catorad Cotoncaster Mickey the Greek Ghar Alin Negro Apile Tine Clarayple

Where to Stay Parkington Tardis 1a per Day

Parkington lodging listing shows a daily rate of 1a and weekly rate of os per week with breakfast included. It mentions basic accommodations and practical pricing in a terse town notice.

Rotern Comsign Your Fruit and Vegetables to Glendenning & Co

Local notice directs merchants to consign fruits and vegetables to Glendenning & Co at Metropolitan Markets for handling and sale. The misspelled heading reflects an old trade practice listing consignors and designated commission.

Glendenning & CO

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