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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1939
Page
5
A dated critique argues Australian writers fear police influence and chase market fashions. It notes London and Hollywood as crowded with competent but uninspired craftspeople and praises local pioneers who resist conformity and seek earnest work.
A muted critique rails at cultural gatekeeping and British radio standards, noting Australia’s taste for overseas markets yet fearing rising censorship. The piece mocks claims of an Australian accent and laments restrictions imposed by “touchy” dictators and writers, while touching on cricket and imperial attitudes.
A terse column notes that the views expressed are not necessarily those of the thin paper and reflects editorial positioning on political commentary.
The article reports Labour opponents charging the Parliamentary Labour Party with external domination and questioning MPs' accountability to electors. It notes coverage in the WPA organ and criticism of the National Insurance Act, with an editorial footnote related to the Primary Producer's editorials.
A lengthy profile praises Lolu Willcock as a capable Geraldton representative with plain-speaking commonsense and strong local ties. It contrasts him with Labour and other parties, notes political shifts, mentions a looming party caucus struggle, and includes editorial notes urging measured public discourse and letters to the editor.
fragmented text unclear. contains garbled names and places. no coherent event or facts can be established from readable portions.
Speech by H. Pollen ABA, Perth, outlines Country Party aims to cut state activity, defend free markets, extend youth training, and reduce taxation. Criticizes Labour overspending, pledges arbitration respect, and promises marketing support for producers and agricultural bank reforms. The address targets rural districts, fairness for exporters, and immediate vocational training measures.
An analysis of the National Party's stance on goldfields issues shows Labour under pressure from miners and local electors. The piece quotes a Labour goldfields leader noting Labour’s weak mining policy and a shifting willingness among workers to entertain alternate loyalties, while the National Party stresses regional interests and state progress.
Fragmented OCR text shows Fremantle meat market references with garbled phrases, mentions of Hatch's Meat Markets and a telephone number, plus unclear lines about prices and goods. The readable content is insufficient for concrete facts or events.
Evaluation of local home builders program outlines permit processes and project timelines. Notes from UNITED PRESS LTD discuss BAY ST area staged development, contractor oversight, and regulatory standards affecting upcoming housing projects.
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