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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
3
The piece contemplates the deaths of Hitler and Mussolini, urges moving beyond celebration, and stresses rebuilding a peaceful postwar world. It highlights dangers of revenge, calls for universal rights, and urges genuine international cooperation ahead of a lasting settlement.
The piece argues Australians will resist wartime restrictions after the war and push back against authorities. It predicts politicians face backlash and that publicans union organisers and bookmakers will compete as freedom becomes the new battleground.
A VAOC observer at Teatree Gully reported smoke from the Beaufort’s port engine soon after takeoff from Parafield to Melbourne. The pilot shut the faulty engine and returned to Parade in a safe landing on the starboard engine, with praise for the observer’s prompt report.
Constable Bai of the Royal Papuan Constabulary led an unarmed rescue mission through hostile territory behind Japanese positions near Aitapengi. He evacuated approximately 144 natives from Bot, Kauk, and Balam villages, with 200 more later moved from Sowam, Kank, and Balam areas. The march covered rugged terrain and long distances, aided by local leaders and a slim supply of sak-sak. The mission concluded at Angau headquarters with many rescued natives recovering from hunger and illness.
The author recalls Copenhagen Stockholm and autumn scenes on island routes, noting Winthrop Hall’s design echoes Stockholm Town Hall. He describes Danish Folk High Schools or Peoples Colleges shaping democracy and Europe’s reconstruction, praising their reach beyond Australia’s efforts and citing Pastor Grundtvig’s influence.
A historical note traces typewritten correspondence from 1887 onward, recounting early skepticism of typing in Australia and noting 1903 criticism of a government office sending typed replies. The piece highlights social norms around letter writing and the spread of typewriting in offices and public affairs.
The Government requests the Australian Rubber Industry to employ substantial quantities of synthetic rubber to supplement crude rubber, and after current experimental work is completed it is anticipated that substantial synthetic rubber use will occur in 1945.
A fragmented bli t of text hints at a peculiar event involving a man and a bite reportedly linked to an og. The readable words suggest a local tabloid feel with quirky phrasing and a brief item.
The text argues Poland should defend itself against Russian seizure of eastern areas. It estimates Russia would lose about 70 percent of oil production and 55 percent of refining capacity, plus roughly 10 percent of Polish oil investment. Foreign capital dominates Polish oil, so annexation would disrupt imports, employment, and the economy.
The directors present the annual report and balance sheet for the year ended December 1944. Premiums issued totaled 105 policies valued at £2,571,626 with revenue £1,08356 after reassurance deductions, marking strong growth. Income reached £1,714,291 with renewal premiums exceeding £1,000,000 after reinsurance deductions. The average fund rate yielded £4/16 and net rate £4/7/10 percent. Management expenses rose to £? and war loan contributions surpassed £5,500,000 since the outbreak, strengthening reserves to £498,241. Death and maturity claims paid totaled £621,688, including wartime deaths, with total death claims since the war £262,390. Reserves increased to £400,000, and the society strengthened statutory reserves under the NSW Companies Act.
A Sydney dentist reports exams of fifty children aged one to three at Bellhaven and Hopewood Homes found only one minor cavity. She notes the kids’ diet, heavily supervised and high in fresh fruit and chewable foods, prevents decay.
A judge at the NAW Government abattoirs hearing has suspended upcoming bora meetings until cold storage workers return to work. The case involves Me Ganter and a clash with the Industrial Rench as labor unrest mirrors broader questions of law and conscience.
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