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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
2
A garbled OCR passage shows stray phrases about pay, weather, lines, and a confused exchange. Names and places are unreadable, leaving unclear events or actions. The text preserves stray fragments without a coherent narrative.
A dense programme kicks off Saturday with a diverse card at Headquarters. Weights for the WA Turf Handicap include notable entries like Wright Handic ap, Lady Molthy and Pantages, with several races such as Keswick Handicap Karmidale and Kimberley Handicap featuring a mix of top contenders and promising unplaced runners.
A noisy race card fragment lists handicaps and entries including the Perth meeting with events such as the Purity, Soldiers Handicap, and Sydney Handicap. Names like Phyllis Berd Derby, Broadlaw, and Silver Emblem appear among many race entries.
An old medical pamphlet style ad touts vitality tonics Enemas sprays and tonics for men. It markets claims of strength and endurance with pricing like 10/8 and 12/6 and mentions medical supply day and a Perth GPO box. Names and addresses are presented as contact points for orders.
A 1940 editorial discusses Anzac Day observance in Australia and the mixed tone of public sentiment. It cites remarks about hardy Australians, cautions by Mr Wilson to American visitors, and notes the day’s role in honoring sacrifice rather than political theatrics. Observers urge continued travel and cultural exchange between nations amid wartime constraints.
A garbled excerpt presents social and political opinions from a wartime column. It includes remarks on Gallipoli memories, exchanges about US relations with Australia, and a disclaimer that the person “Judex” expresses a personal view not necessarily shared by the paper. It references readers’ letters and future responses.
An advertisement listing DAYTON SCALES and BASIL BRUCE & COMPANY as sole agents for WAL B74 Hayost Perth with phone 1704. It promotes various electrical and building items, including 4 volt plates, and mentions FURLANES hardware, ventilated vanes, and salvage offerings at Stirling Street and Jaden Street.
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