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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1942
Page
2
Review details a race meeting at Belmont Park with selections and form notes for the Renwick Handicap the Federal Handicap and related events. It cites Skyro Ric Jones Pointlette Rio James and several others with weights and recent results and hints at topweights odds and possible upsets across a busy card.
Local paper signals potential ad buyers to reference the publication in their inquiries. The notice highlights the paper as a trusted conduit for reaching readers and promoting products or services.
The notice lists selections for the Wat. C Renwick and Mamdicap events, Irwin Handicap, Marbury, Agrisan and Coronis Simberley Handicaps, along with entries for Harford Westerk Frangus Amatol Island Monarch.
Frangusy failed at barrier, likely dampening chance. Teikeshot and Orimadaly show mixed form, with Island Monarch and Sky Warden among those improving. Aurifie won a maiden last start. Amsto! placed fourth then second later. Evry and Ruby referenced in context of recent six furlongs.
Allied military authorities are training paratroops to meet real drop conditions. Britain's volunteer paratroopers come from all walks, tested in tough physical and mental regimes. The course blends stealth, language basics, and shock training to prepare for operations behind enemy lines.
Fragmented report outlines a Belmont event with odd details about WA Test Club, wallopers, and a controversial parachute drill. The text lists names like Gerald Perfelus and Tetbury amid scattered references to training, bombs, and pilots.
A garbled reminiscence describes a wartime gathering with references to Lady Mitchell, Captain Charlesworth, and a committee honoring service in Western Australia. The text praises loyalty, sacrifice, and the people’s willingness to serve, noting a ceremonial presentation and the ongoing support for veterans and nursing services.
A Soviet Academy of Sciences member reports remarkable progress in plant genetics. The narrative describes crossbreeding cultivated wheats to create a perennial variety, claiming long-lived harvests from a single sowing and asserting scale for Soviet agricultural science.
Obituary notes the death of Mr J J Holmes MLC at Port, detailing his political career from entering Parliament in 1905, service as North Province representative, and opposition to borrowing. Describes his pastoral interests, ownership of Homewood station with wheat and wool, and leadership roles. Survived by wife, two daughters, and other relatives. RAAF tribute appended.
Sir Fotin firwann, President of Me Cagslative Commit til Hadty Baral Gorn, comments on persistent criticisms. The text references North of Fremantle, Balgwuri, Kanowna and Perit business, noting the firm’s role in supplying Hevlt meat. It highlights Menzies era and a prominent North Province representative in Parliament and Legislative Council, praising financial acumen, business methods, and strict law enforcement.
A poorly readable note describes a well illustrated work of high interest. It mentions 44 pages and copies available from The Unbind Press Ltd, 971 Hay Street, Perth, priced at 1 shilling plus postage.
Fragmentary newspaper ad text listing markets and vendors across multiple papers. Mentions markets for hay, produce, nursery goods, and various vendors, with scattered brand and paper names and partial ad copy.
For sale two blocks of land in Armadale and Parkerville. Armadale Lot 66 at Clarence and Railway roads offers 2 roads 2 perches frontage to Railway and Clarence roads with clear land. Price 32/13. Terms 2 deposit and 4 monthly payments free of interest with 10 percent discount for cash. Parkerville block nearly 7 acres partly in a gully priced 80 pounds down 50 pounds deposit instalments to wilt via Bradshaw 971 Hay Street Perth.
Proprietor Tarids offers rooms at ten shillings per day with two hotel choices listed, King Edward and Gay Ann Pike Street, Preston. The fragment indicates pricing and location but lacks full details on services or dates.
A notice reads clock repair services offered by Sara atta aac and A H Victor at 34 Dunedin Street. The short item notes watch and clock repairs available at the described location.
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