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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

5

Manjimup Health and Traffic Report Notes Prosecutions and Repairs

The Manjimup health and traffic inspector reported attention to health matters and three traffic prosecutions with convictions on April 20. Works within town included plank protection around oil tanks, repairs to seats along Giblett Street, a new sump and drain at the Town Hall, construction of cement drainage pipes at street intersections, and cleaning of drains. Recreation ground upgrades featured new white goal posts and cleaned grounds and sheds following Boer sports events. Young redflowering gums were planted in the streets last year.

Manjimup Road Cowen Giblett Street Brehm Andy Sag Hari

Sanitary arrangements at Manjimup Recreation Ground

Health Inspector S J Cowen condemned the sanitation at Manjimup Recreation Ground in a Road Board report. Two ladies privies were sound except floors, three were makeshifts. men's privies too small with poor flooring. Plans and costs for six new ladies privies and rework of men were approved though likely delayed by finances. He urged buying replacement trees.

S.J. Cowen Manjimup Recreation Ground Road Board the Boar

Campaign Against Debt Free Money For Defence

Letter to readers opposing Commonwealth Bank Act Amendment Bill before Parliament. Argues bill would allow debentures and stock sales totaling 234 million pounds, placing the bank under private financial interests. Calls citizens to contact their Federal Member and Senator to vote against the bill and promises further information.

Sin Federa Bruce Page Casey Denison Miller Ofl International Finance E. C. Quicke

New Prime Minister Menzies Addresses Nation on April 26 1959

The first public speech by Mr Menzies after becoming Prime Minister, delivered to a national network. He describes his background from Ballarat to Melbourne University, rejects vanity, asks Australians for prayers and unity, and warns against barren partisanship while stressing national duty. The speech frames politics as serious business with rules and a sporting spirit.

Mr. Menzies Menzies Lyons Bne Separit Victoria Ballarat Mublie School Melbourne University

Two Cars in Collision and Silence Aftermath

A chaotic scene describes two cars colliding with injuries and property damage. Witnesses recall a young couple reacting to the crash as bystanders assess the damage and rush to help. Police and emergency services cordon the area while drivers exchange details.

Australia and Britain In Pacific Defence and Trade Talks

The speaker stresses Australian independence within the British Empire and calls for full consultation with Britain, New Zealand, and Canada. He argues Australia must defend standards, develop industries, and maintain a strong sea power to guard trade and security, while seeking peaceful settlement to avoid war.

Great Britain Sleter Australia Pacific Pathe Beviene Eave Hersels Aithicipaal Phon Ding Hemeli Iit New Zealand Canada Pamary Pewce Britain Gauke Tyvniir Ube

Manjimup Road Bear Finances Limit Major Works

A local finance committee recommends restricting new projects until the next financial year. Expenditure on essential plant including repairs and ongoing work is maintained to prevent service disruption, with only existing contracts allowed to continue.

Manjimup Ant Hw Board Saturda Heard Am Totlawe

Fashion Notes and Fabrics Inspire Winter Wardrobe

A fragmented fashion column surveys winter clothing trends and textures. It highlights fabrics like wool and satin, mentions accessories and color ideas, and notes stylistic details through loosely connected observations and quotations.

Unreadable OCR Fashion Note with Costume Details

Fragmented passage describes clothing and design notes for a scholastic figure, detailing robes, satin fabrics, color tones, and specific garments like slippers, jackets, and accessories. Numerous names and terms appear garbled, offering limited coherent facts beyond fashion elements and character references.

Transport Boara's Visit Then Railways Line Debacle

Unclear OCR fragment mentions a visit, railway line issues, and political or transport disruption. Contains many garbled phrases and names. main readable elements reference a visit and railway concerns with no clear date or concrete outcome.

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