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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 09, 1939

Page

5

Boys Will Be Boys and the Sydney Open Letter

A reader condemns student pranks at the University of Western Australia as vulgar, calls for stopping overseas influences, and compares them to broader public morals. The piece also discusses trees near a service station, wartime fears, and media bias including the BBC and The Times, concluding with guidance on letter submissions.

University of Western Australia Australia Atin Han Bradman Ary Nealing B.B.C Times BBC British Broadcasting Corporation The Ton Arc Judes

Country Party Candidates and Albany Harbour Support

The report notes Alt Watts as an early starter in a field where he is unopposed and likely to win but without costs. U Hi is seen as aiming for accuracy amid dock foundations at Albany. Leon backs Address-in-Reply for Albany harbour, while Sydney Stubs remains hospitalized during the campaign with uncertain chances.

Alt Watts Watts U Hi Albany Leon Sydney Stubs Syd New Marsiall Bredus Bill Patrick Itc

Latham’s York Speech Sets Stage for Premiership Prospects

Charles George Latham, long an influential York MP and deputy premier, delivered a policy speech in York last week to an enthusiastic audience. Observers note his urban appeal and strong parliamentary presence, suggesting potential leadership beyond the last administration.

York James Mitchell Charles George Latham Latham

Political campaigning and party notes in Western Australia

A lengthy draft of political speech notes and endorsements covers candidates and parties across WA districts. It praises figures like Latham Ferguson and Cassey, mentions Deutt, Richards, and Sammy Sampson, and discusses policies on native affairs, third party insurance, and development of the North.

FURTHER POINTS From the C P Leader Policy Speech

The policy outlines western development and agricultural expansion including dairying fruit growing tobacco and hop culture. It argues for liberal mining policy water supply water conservation irrigation and drainage, aims to remove freight charges on state railways, and supports a select committee on education with revenue considerations and reforms.

Southewestern Industries Weill’ Ly Research and Great Southern Railway Otter Aste Country Party All Lands Commission Aew

National Party Pleased With Campaign Progress

National Party official Mr Hugh K McLean stated satisfaction with the campaign progress of the Western party, noting positive reception and momentum as elections approach. He emphasized unity and readiness for the forthcoming electoral events.

National Party Natsonal Party of Western Hugh K. McLean

Nationalist Leader McDonald Heads party rise in West Perth

Robert Ross McDonald, longtime deputy leader and West Perth legislative member since 1993, rises to a position of influence as the Nationalists anticipate multiple seats in the new Parliament. Reports suggest strong Nationalist campaigns across Northam Sussex Two Nelson Forrest and Gold Fields areas with several candidates campaigning effectively.

Robert Ross McDonald Npeae West Perth Mead Wale Sussex Nelson J. H. Smith Guy Thomson Forrest P. Retallack Goldfields Hve Hoa. Kingsbury Perth Feld DM. Cleland Harry Macy Natonalisy Canning Srhore National Pitty Alerle

Western Australian Campaign Echoes North West Backing

The piece notes W Moore and Brownhill-Traniiw as long-known North West figures backing Nationalist candidates. It mentions Labour risks in Port Hedland and Pertl, ALC Angelo's long illness, and strong Donaldson and Ayneh campaigns in Geraldton. It quotes Mr McLean on metropolitan area hopes for progress.

Kalgoorlie Wat W. Moore Brownhill-traniiw K. AL Burton Mannans Welsh 14 Carmpaiinyiang Rolbie al Pilbara Far Te National Party Pertl Hor Koebournie Angelo Vinty Donaldson Kogwa Geraldton P. J Ayneh Senate McLean

Perth Leads Nationalist Push in Key Western Australian Seats

In Perth and surrounding electorates a strong Nationalist effort targets seats such as North Perth and Canning. Endorsed candidates include W. W. Goodler and J. MacCalhuny Smith, with ongoing campaigns in Fremantle, South Fremantle, Middle Swan, and West Perth. Labor holds rely on local shifts while the Nationalists push for gains across several districts amid tax and policy debates.

North Ease Premaitle Paneh James Io Fremantle South Fremantle Catdwlater Im de Fel W. H. Garteell J. A. Wilson K. J. Drake-Brockmann Middle Swan

Farmers and the Financial Emergency Tax Debate

The article reports on a political debate over abolishing the Financial Emergency Tax. It notes the leader of the Honey Cannity Party, MLC G. Lathanty, avoids endorsing the proposal, claiming it would aid farmers while acknowledging persistent distrust of income taxation. It frames farmers as financially constrained and criticizes the policy’s potential impact.

Hye Cannity Party MLC G. Lathanty Cleeting Bai Lavhati

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