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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
2
Letter from P D Forrest in Manjimup voices belief that commodity producers wield greatest influence over policy. Argues producers and service providers in transport and distribution are key economic interests, more than mere voters. Contends politicians court these voices while producers rarely engage in original political thought.
Letter to the editor discusses a November 2 936 motion criticizing government confidence, poverty among farmers and workers, and spending on transit and reclamation projects. It cites Mr Doust and Mr J Smith, compares political lines, and argues for aligning with the Country Party platform to aid farmers and workers.
Policy outlines include minimum prices for primary produce, land and farm group valuations, bank reforms, rabbit control funding, and virus release. Latham speaks at Walpole praising Scott as the capable Nelson candidate. Bridgetown speech reiterates one man one job, tourism, youth education, and balanced regional development with cautious election guidance for March 18.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses opportunities and policies, mentioning government direction, rehabilitation policy, agricultural focus, and state leadership. It references elections, economic aims, and town or regional concerns, though specifics are unclear due to illegible text.
A brief plea from K Haines urging Bridgetown electors to elect Mr Scott as their representative in Parliament. The letter emphasizes the need for a Country Party candidate to voice local wishes and act in accordance with residents needs, calling on voters to cast their ballots this Saturday.
The WIIMUP Bowling Club held Sumlay events with handicap singles and novelty events. Diggins defeated Fagan and M A Ghent beat Hele, with Gibson and Diggins advancing to the final against J Gibson on Saturday afternoon, while the pennant return between Unga and Manji is scheduled for Sunday.
The Nelson Labour meeting chaired by Mr East endorsed Pearce as a strong candidate with deep party platform knowledge. Mr Gray and Mr Pere praised Pearce while noting limited parliamentary experience, and Pearce answered questions on finance and defence amid broad district support for the Labour ticket.
A report from Bridgetown says the Australian Military Forces formed a unit Friday evening. Colonel Weick oversaw recruitment, with 43 applying, several rejected, and two over the limit admitted. Training gear and equipment will be forwarded soon as the troop is organized.
A utility vehicle and a sedan driven by Mrs. SF Rose collided on Hospital Hill Friday evening. The utility ward NY George Howell of Parrigin sustained damage to its side and the sedan’s offside wheel was damaged. The accident occurred on a site marked by weathered repairs and involvement of local residents.
The Superintendent of Dairying Mr Baron Hay with Government Agrologist Mr RG Elliott inspected sites in the South-West for Pasture Demonstration Plots to be started immediately. Locations include Nar Nyn, Denmark, Manjimup, Wilgarrap, Bridgetown, Forest Grove, Cowaramup, Capel. Funding via Australian Dairy Produce Board through WA committee. Trials aim to assess permanent grass incorporation into Subterranean Clover and relate to earlier irrigation-area experiments at Waroona, Hamel, Brunswick.
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