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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1945
Page
1
Particulars from Mrs Bloe Hampton Street Bridgetown describe a six room water supplied residence with kitchen and bathroom on 25 acres land five miles from Boyap Brook two miles from school and rent of 15 per week to apply at Boynp Brook Coup
Mr A J Leckie and Miss Otts Veit with Miss Phyllis Everitt will present an attractive programme. Admission 2 shillings with tickets at Miss Stanley’s Laurel Library. Public Trustee notices for Dorothea Elizabeth Watson estate require writt en claims by August 9 1945. Annual meeting of the above association on July 19 at 8 pm at John Ambulance Hall with election of officers. Board office hours begin Monday 22nd inst from 7 am to 4 pm weekdays and 7 am to noon Saturdays.
The article argues migration policy and party cooperation shape postwar Australia. It stresses Australia’s reliance on immigration to bolster defense, economy, and national strength, noting America’s wartime aid and the need for a larger population to match global power. It reflects on Japan’s Pacific aggression and the eventual pushback.
The passage argues Australia needs a realistic immigration policy to boost population, favoring European immigrants over indiscriminate intake. It contrasts Australia with Europe and America, noting wartime devastation elsewhere asOpportunity and urging right type immigration for prosperity and future generations.
Correction notes that the welcome event was organized by Mex dames F Proctor and EB Millar with helpers, presenting a gym to Mrs Thompson. a public gathering and door collection funded the gift. Football report: Boyup Brook lost to a Bridgetown Donnybrook side 11 fouls 15 behinds to 4 goals 6 behinds. youth players led by Forsyth Stanton Fairgroves Moore and others. Shoot results list names and scores from Mayanup on July 8. leaders for the Plate Aggregate Trophy named J Broadhurst Tuck Ritson Spencer Slattery Parker.
Our hockey report covers two Sunday games at Bridgetown Recreation Ground. In B Grade Toorning match neither side scored for a 0 0 draw. Bridgetown A defeated Bunbury A 4 0 with Joan Wilkins and A Pearce each scoring 2 goals. Bridgetown hosts Manjimup tomorrow.
Social and personal notes from Bridgetown highlight deaths and relocations including Mr. George Wickens who died at home and served as Horticulture Superintendent until retirement. Other items cover birthdays, illnesses, moves to Brunswick and Bunbury, holidays in Busselton, and visits from local figures. A Bulletin 13/6/45 excerpt notes Melbourne diphtheria immunisation progress and declining cases over the years.
The district inspector Mr Telford praised the school’s first half year progress and student behavior. He commended the Parents and Citizens Association for its continued work and noted the successful extra curriculars including Junior Red Cross and School Magazine.
Bridgetown hosted a stroke competition on Saturday with AL Lang delivering an easy victory and several close finishes for runners up. Scores include Hi Leng 80 15 and multiple near-miss outcomes for second place as listed. Tomorrow features a Stableford event continuation.
A compact note from a printer or ad shop titled IF IF3 PRINTING WE DO IT mentions Bridgetown as a location. The fragment hints at a printing service claiming capability and readiness to print.
Scrap aluminium is urgently required for munitions. Send your scrap to the local depot for immediate collection and use.
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