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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1945
Page
2
A brief note records a January 1996 running event at Perth with prize money of £9000 for a two mile race won by a local horse. The scant text confirms the event and location but lacks full entrant or result details.
In Eire the Prime Minister Mr de Valera attended a ball with modern dances, prompting the Garlic League to revise its rules. The change forbids members from practising or encouraging such dances within the league, though de Valera had not danced himself.
Crowds of women queued for raffled silk stockings at the Belhaven and Hopewood Babies Homes event. Two pairs of pure silk stockings were awarded, with proceeds from the afternoon noted.
At a West Australian Section meeting of the Fellowship of Australian Writers the following officers were elected for 945 Af President John Bers Vice Presidents Joby McLend and Mrs Drake-Brookman Secretary Eileen Turner Treasurer Dalim Fox Typist Ossioen Korenven Executive Committee members Flinn Edwards Pollard Mark Hyeton Davies The organization founded in 1938 aims to unite writers and protect their business interests The annual corrobores will be Noll om eq eh November.
A garbled excerpt discusses private freedom and public duties, imagining improvement for citizens through housing and clothing while considering broader rights. It mentions England and various nations, with references to private wealth and domestic orders, though the text is fragmentary and unclear on specifics.
Australian wine trade details. A report mentions Feeney wine from Calain and Falkestont shipped to theatres. It notes transport routes between Pelhosten and Calas with carenes, and a voyage linking Sudnew and Londlin. The text references ships, theatre shipments, and cross‑city connections within a wine trade network.
Fragmentary World War II era text shows discussion of U S aid to Britain with references to the administration, committee actions, and possible strategic moves. The imperfect OCR hints at political maneuvering and wartime support policies without clear dates or named figures.
The Melbourne Cup highlighted the importance of staying line breeding with Rainbird Silver Link and Leonard noted for producing stamina. Waieree Coury and other mares show quality, while Rainbird and Silver Link are bred to handle long distances, reinforcing why breeding counts in Cup success. Leonard, strong in the race, previously ran well in Moonee Valley Cup and Derby, reinforcing stamina lineage.
A wartime meat shortage sparked by a strike at Riverstone meatworks led to small retailers lacking weekend supplies. Rationing inspectors waited as wholesalers demanded coupons, while appeals court criticized prosecutions as a technical breach. Judges noted supply limits and public interest.
The article discusses plans for accelerated immigration to Australia, including large scale movement from Britain and arrivals of orphans and family reunifications. It notes shipping shortages and government aims to allocate vessels for migrants while prioritizing internal economic growth and postwar rebuilding.
Melbourne builders end a go slow that hit metropolitan construction since June 26 after talks between the Building Trades Federation and the Master Builders Association. The policy aimed to push higher wages improved conditions and allowances, with arbitration to decide on wage rises and home travel support. The federation secretary said members remained silent as a uniform code for construction work was prepared.
A fragmented note warns buyers to avoid disappointment by ensuring value for money and checking that prices are not above shop rate, while noting all items are sent directly from firms.
A fragmented ad-like notice promoting mental science teachings and postal lessons for country students. Mentions Peter Gorman and a method tied to Jesus and ancient teachers. Appears to offer information through a GPO address in Penh.
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