Bridgetown Myth Portrays Japanese War Fears and Courage
In a tone reflecting wartime Australian sentiment, the piece argues against demonizing the Japanese and mocks exaggerated myths about their invincibility. It cites Major General Gordon Bennett’s critique, notes Shinto versus Christian ethics, and asserts Australians will defend with courage while recognizing human limits. It also discusses troop numbers, national resolve, and the possibility of invasion, cautioning against alarmist narratives.
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Tokyo
Gordon Bennett
Hietory
Jho
Australia
Egures Giver
Jeva
Public Working Bee For Trench Digging At Local Schools
A Public Working Bee will be held tomorrow at 2 pm to dig trenches at State School, Convent School and Hospital. The board’s plant will be available, but volunteers should bring pick and shovel if possible. Assemble at State School for instructions. RJ Haselhurst, Secretary.
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Pam
RJ. Haselhurst
Volunt Steers
Cat J
Road Board
FP. Willmott
Western Command Notice to Vehicle Owners
A Western Command notice seeks possession of motor vehicles from owners or possessors as part of wartime measures. The text asserts myths about Japanese invaders and describes the anticipated consequences of their arrival, including defeated, cold, hungry, and hopeless Japanese forces in the work ahead.
Facing Possibilities in Wartime Civil Defence Efforts
The article describes volunteer crews digging trenches at the State School Convent School and hospital, with the Road Board laying more trenches citywide. It notes population growth taxing schools, a meeting at the Lesser Hall with wardens and speakers on civil defence, and calls for coordinated emergency planning, daylighting, and community cooperation to prepare for potential wartime shortages and evacuations.
Tenders for Mail Services and Wartime Orders
Notices call for tenders to convey mails with bids due April 8 1982 at the GPO in Perth. The text also includes wartime proclamations by Major General Eric Clive Pegus Plant DSO OBE addressing compliance with Defence Regulations and a National Day of Prayer report with local church involvement and community admonitions.
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Attenton
GPO
Perth
Eric Clive Pegus Plant, Dso
Fifth Military District
Western Australia
St Bnegit’s RC
Mesdamen
Ald Wi
Tual
GOC
Western Command
Working Bee to Finish Trenches and Build More
A community working bee is planned to complete trenches and construct five additional ones. Volunteers should report to the State School at 2 p.m. with picks and shovels if possible. The Boy’s Gymnasium group meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Rows Gymnasium in the Parish Hall, under Paddy Lynch. Parents encouraged to involve boys from age ten, and to attend to see the work for the youth of the two Ys. Special registration of certain motor vehicles within 14 days.
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Rarher Valentine
Spm
Paddy Lynch
Bors
Petrol Rationing Proclaimed for Manjimup District
The Manjimup Road Board district will restrict petrol to emergency and essential uses once a state of emergency is proclaimed. A Special Emergency Ration application form is available at Post Offices and must be submitted to the Liquid Fuel Control Board committee via the executive officer Mr. W. J Morgan. Names of committee members and local subcommittees for Pemberton and Northcliffe districts are listed to assist consumers in completing the form and obtaining declarations notarized or sworn before officials.
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Manjimup Road
Liquid Fuel Control Board of
Dy VR
Stewart
Forstry Department
Mionan
A Seseay
Pale Staton Aanjicaup
W. J Morgan
Executive Fiver
Manjimup
Ipim Esa P
Perth
Morgan
Pemberton
Northcliffe
Vie
Pemberton Club Western Command Plans New Season
A recent meeting of the Pemberton Gill club decided to open a new season with a fixed opening date. The general meeting and election of officers were held, and a scheme for engaging members and duties is outlined. An advert seeks members to undertake work. forms are available at the Post Office.
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Egard
H.W. Farman
Gordon Gay
Pumber- Gill
Evry
Snemibers
Unser National
Board and Residence Notice for Military Man Permanently Stationed
A notice from the office announces a board and residence matter involving a military man stationed at Permanently Star XO Handy Town. Details call for participation or compliance under the relevant official directive and timelines.
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Handy Town
Bicycles Price Rise Warned for Malvern Star
Consumers urged to lay by Malvern Star bicycles to lock in current prices before expected increases. Offer warns buyers they can save pounds by acting now to avoid higher costs later.
Scrap Aluminium Urgently Needed for Munitions
SCRAP ALUMINIUM is urgently required for munitions. Hang Bridgetown 126 Yond your Berap to the Local Depot.
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Bridgetown
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