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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
5
Prompt calls for steady effort with large spice and Patract Firm rewards. Weekly remittances offered to successful workers. For full parties or stars, write Branch Manager at 105 James St Perth.
Country friends invited to call on Barney and Mrs Barnhart at Brisbane Hotel now under new management. The Brisbane Hotel promises comfort and cleanliness with excellent board at reasonable rates. Barney and Mrs Barnhart extend a hearty welcome and service at a minimum rate.
Owing to increased business Hatchs have opened bigger premises in William Street Fremantle. They stock meat eggs and poultry produce of all descriptions with inc estate prices for stock consigned. Dressed by experienced slaughtermen overnight storage and government facilities included.
Governor Cameron argues print gives deeper, longer lasting ideas while radio invites immediate, shallow impressions. He questions radio's value for serious thought and notes its wide publicity for good or ill. The report also mentions Easter rodeo coverage and a controversial Auckland sighting of quiet dressed Red Indians in modern attire.
The article presents Labour Party policy views as expressed by the ALP General Secretary in a state journal. It discusses election issues, financial policy, prefers Catholics, Upper House reform, and abolition of a financial emergency. It notes what the Premier will stand for and addresses agricultural concerns and rural interests.
The article surveys wartime and night flying reforms, noting Mr. Cameron's opposition to blanket night aviation and the fear of risks in low light. It cites a dramatic incident by Dr. C Fenton, contemplates radio beaming from Hoodlit landing grounds, and questions incomplete notes from Western Australia on currency and public notices.
The Labour Government defends its six year record in finance and administration while urging scrutiny of its four planks. It claims policies benefited industry, farming, pastoral and dairy sectors, extending security and pensions. The opposition is invited to attack the four planks, as the government seeks voter support ahead of March elections.
A period piece urging Western Australia electors to vote for the Country Party as a path to aid producers. It warns against persuasive but vague campaigns and stresses aligning with leaders who will ease producers through distress, while acknowledging other interests and the imperfect path to reform.
A fragmented and garbled text urges reform and rehabilitation under a Labour Government. It argues governments should uphold personal and public integrity, ensure equal justice, and question if officials meet standards. It warns that failure leads to disorder and distrust in society.
A Western Australia report quotes National Party concerns about external assistance and its influence on state governance. It questions transparency, the Royal Commission findings on the Lunacy Department, and the abolition of the financial emergency tax, while urging scrutiny of government spending and relief provisions. The piece urges readers to examine how East coast imports affect local policy and public debate.
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