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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 26, 1944

Page

2

Autumn Cup Showdown at Gloucester Park Features Stormy Weather

Turf and Trotting Notes preview the Autumn Cup at Gloucester Park, with Stormy Weather the standout on form. Other contenders include Big Sheik Jewel's Heir Gold Vale Pasteur Lady Lizzie and Wise General, all aiming to cash in on a rich 41000 purse. Stormy Weather, a Petta Stretta gelding, has climbed from October 9 debut to multiple wins and seconds, signaling a tough final. expect near-constant action from the field as Bay Beauty Amethyst and King Oro also show potential dividends.

Wat.a Gloucester Park Jewel's Heir Gold Vale Pasteur Lady Lizzie Sheik

Rent control move signals drift toward dictatorship

Senator Keane's remark on tightening housing rents and appointing a rent controller with immediate powers hints at a dangerous consolidation of authority. The piece argues such measures erode British justice principles, invite minority injustice, and echo fears seen in Australia's history, urging reform of the existing Fair Rents Court instead of extra legal mandates.

Keane Australia Fair Rents Burke

W A Mining Hit Decline Prompts Press Critique

The Westralian Press condemns federal action for neglecting the gold mining sector. Thirteen listed mines have closed since manpower fell from 15,000 to under 4,000 in the state. Mines include Big Bell Cue Gladiator Laverton Burbidge Marvel Loch Porphyry Edjudina Youanmi Mt Magnet Gra Banda Ora Banda Spargo’s Reward Coolgardie Evanston Mt Sir Samuel Nevoria Marvel Loch and Beryl Kundip. Many operations run with one third of former staff, depleting ore reserves and delaying essential development and maintenance. Some may close soon.

W.A Westralian Stock Exchangee Big Bell Aty Cue Gladiator Laverton Burbidge Marvel Loch Porphyry Edjudina Youanmi Triton Mt Magnet Gra Banda Ora Banda Spargo Coolgardie Evanston Wilgarn Sir Samuel Nevoria Beryf al Kundip

New Zealand Gaming Amendment Act of 1919 Fails to Curb Bookies

The 1919 act aimed to suppress bookmakers with fines and possible imprisonment and extended to bans on telegrams and phones used for betting. It prohibited betting odds in newspapers and restricted telephones and post boxes for bettors. Despite strong regulation, the bookie trade persisted, rendering the act largely ignored and unenforced.

New Zealand Totalisator

Veterinarians Doubt Kin dergarten Sire For Foal

A veterinary expert from Midbourne disputes the claim that Kindergarten could sire a foal after his three year old days. He cites New Zealand opinion and notes the need for certainty, suggesting future matings be limited to Kindergarten to ensure authentic results. The discussion reflects broader debate in veterinary works and breeding records.

Gwyn Jones Austra Kentucky ‘Blood Horse Aifgvons Midbourne New Zealand Atlee Blue Vision

News of the Week in Wartime Australia and Allied Advances

A World War II era roundup notes Gustav Line breaches in Italy, Crete operations by a British commando, and Hitler’s denial of setbacks. Reports cover Allied bridgehead gains near Wakde, maritime day observances in Western Australia, and a broad forecast of postwar shortages and economic demand. Western Australia enacts compulsory third party motor insurance to ensure compensation, while wartime shortages prompt reflection on postwar needs and price controls.

America Western Australia Harebour Neinenal Congress Payy Savannas United States Great Britain Autralia St. John's Church Fremantle J. W. Clift

Insurance reform ends July 1 for motorist aid

The passage argues that motorist insurance tied to financial status will end on July 1, asserting the reform will relieve families from severe privation caused by an motorist's inability to pay. It emphasizes broad public support for the new form of insurance.

Market Place Ad Fragments Suggest Local Trades

A fragmentary Reader's Market Place notice hints at money making through barter and sales. The unreadable lines reference plants and selections, implying classified trading within a local page.

Thought for the Week a Carlyle Inspired Maxim

The fragment reflects a newspaper card style quotation from Carlyle about greatness and personal improvement. It emphasizes making life more fruitful, wiser, happier, and less accursed. It reads like a brief period piece note suitable for a daily thoughts column.

Geal Carlyle

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