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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
2
W A T C Winter Meeting features Gelds leading in most races with Frangus securing pride in the Winter Handicap. Heavy weighted divisions forecast strong fields. welter contenders emerge from the 9st division as the first main event draws sharp competition.
This item lists multiple horse names and handicaps from a racing section, mentioning WAT.C. SELECTIONS and several horses such as GAY PARADE, SABANG, HANDICAP, FALSETTO, NINA, ANNA NEAGLE, CHESHAM, SUBURBAN, ATHENE, SHADY GIRL, LYMPIAN SANCTIFIER, and relations like WELTER and FURLONGS. It appears as a fragmented advertising blotter urging readers to refer to his paper for ads and selections.
The Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Act 1943 proclaims entry into force on 1 July 1944. From that date no vehicle license will be issued without an insurance certificate from an Approved Insurer. All vehicle registrations due 1 July require this certificate to avoid delays. Owners may insure with any Approved Insurer and should obtain proposal forms now, complete them, and send with premium and stamp duty to the insurer to ensure delivery of policy and certificate by 1 July 1944.
A survey of wartime issues notes Labour’s NSW gains with a reduced majority and Roosevelt’s Europe liberation reference. It critiques NSW manpower rules and WA rationing failures causing shortages despite coupons and stock. Calls for ministerial accountability, better permit systems, and fair rationing, denouncing censorship threats and Cavell’s information minister role.
A fragmented antiquated passage defines a farmer in sweeping terms as a patriotic worker tied to nature and family sustenance. It contrasts diligence with critique, mentioning long hours and the farmer’s role amid broader social expectations, amid garbled phrasing and uncertain attribution.
Fragmentary OCR text references praise and misinterpretation of aeronautical efforts in Nazi Europe, noting confusion over pilots and landlines. Mentions Haught, Craik, and vague terms suggesting misjudgment of air warfare strategies.
A World Times report questions whether Tre bitach Lincoln alias Chao Li is alive and active as a spy. It suggests Tokyo may stage misinformation to hide ongoing espionage by a former agent tied to a ring across Todis Burma Malaya China. The figure is linked to a British House of Commons member expelled for German espionage.
Advertisers are urged to use the Readers Market Department to describe items for sale with new wording highlighting condition and price. Many readers seek and will pay for items you no longer need, including poultry, eggs, plants, implements, or household goods in fair price terms.
Obesity described as ugly and dangerous to health with a guaranteed treatment offered for £1 1s. Readers urged to send a stamp for details to GPO Box 1185 Perth. A separate notice touts loneliness relief, claiming hundreds of widows and widowers found happiness through individual attention, with Edward listed and the Perth GPO address for details.
W Kennedy promotes wholesale fruit vegetable and onion trade in Metro Markets Perth with mail orders to parts of the state. Cargill Packing offers wholesale and retail service. Navel crates per bushel case with freight paid. Carson Fairfield Oregonhead Gobnells.
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