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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 24, 1938

Page

5

Wheat policy sustains home price principle in drought area

The Country Party and federal leaders defend the home price principle for wheat, despite drought hurting growers. They argue against broad quick payouts, supporting permanent, production based aid with targeted relief for seasonal emergencies. Australian officials stress national effort and moral rearmament themes as preparations for future crises proceed.

Commonwealth Canberra Country Party Earle Page

Hotels of Perth Offer Quiet Outskirts Stays

Holiday advice highlights several Westram Jing Hotels Houses in Perth. The George Hotel sits at George and Murray streets away from noise while close to shopping. Norwood Hotel at 283 Lord Street Mt Lawley offers suburban calm near tram access to the city. Carlton Hotel at 248 Hay Street lies east of Perth in a refined area. Beaufort Hotel at Beaufort and Newcastle streets faces a public park with lawns and access to the museum and public library. All hotels advertise smart service, cuisine, and low tariffs.

Perth Westram Jing George Hotel George and Murray Norwood Lord-street Mt. Lawley Carlton Hay Street Beaufort Hotel Beaufort Newcastle

Married Women's Protection Act debated in Parliament reforms

The article outlines proposed amendments to the Married Women's Protection Act and discusses how maintenance orders, alimony, and property rights would operate in divorce cases. It notes actions by the Manpenaniew Reforms Association and reports on parliamentary debate and potential extensions of protections to prominent politicians and business figures. The piece also details enforcement mechanisms, including maintenance payments, seizure of property, and court procedures, with commentary on gender bias and the legal concept of the weaker vessel.

Gene S.A Tom Cleave Scott Aurmunevil Intl Maite Press Ty Cue Ryan Manpenaniew Reforms Association Ilumratine Atendiiente Merarne Sunitone Ladbinet Anau Nsw Wwe Australia

Labour Party Government and the Farmers Debate

P J Trainer, General Secretary of the ALP state executive, argues the Labour Government supports farmers by introducing a home consumption price for wheat and an excise levy to back it. He contends this helps drought‑stricken growers while critics miscast Labour as hostile to primary industries.

Labour Party P. J. Trainer Labour Conference of Premiers Commonwealth Rere Picwse Piesse

Nationalist Party policy on WA industry growth

The Nationalist Party aims to expand the Industries Assistance Board to coordinate primary and secondary industries in Western Australia, encourage interstate and overseas capital, and create employment opportunities for youth, boosting the state economy and returning a greater share to the home market.

Western Australia Industries Assistance Board National Party

Moral rearmament in Australia and world influence

Fragmentary report on a public talk urging moral and spiritual rearmament as a social program. Mentions Dutch leaders and Queen Wilhelmina’s peace message, Australia’s role in the Pacific, and potential tax and unemployment impacts alongside government reform efforts.

Australia Holland Privy Council Supreme Court Naval Staff Press of Wilhelmina Pacific Ausstralia Rannet

Bohemia Hotel Mummay Street Portmales Holiday Appeal

Castle Hotel or Hamersley Flats North Beach offers open air talkies night tennis and cricket deck games for holidays. North Beach twelve miles from the GPO with regular bus service. Full particulars from Reg F Cooper North Beach.

Castle Hotel Hamersley Flats North Beach Forrest Amormment Park GPO F. Cooper

Westralian Hotels and Permanents In Perth

Fragmented OCR lists multiple hotel names and rates across Beausport, Newcastle Streets, Carlton Hotel, and Bath indications. Mentions Westralian Hotels, George Hotel Age Anu, Beaspoke, Cold Wier Bath, Yorkin Gurnee, and Perth area pricing 53/10 per week. Notes permanent arrangements and rent terms for a hotel and related accommodations with scattered place names and dates.

Tom Sloss Perth Carlton Fierabdton

Problems to be Solved By the Producers' Representative

The General Executive of the Primary Producers' Association debated major issues affecting farming and pricing. They urged the Government to adjust wheat consumption benefits and assist drought‑hit farmers, while opposing shifts that sever home consumption plans from state support and favor long term agricultural policy and urgent inquiries.

Banis of Dixcrum Ayavaitam Tacit Towrd Inquico National ‘Insurance Aim Tramspors Akteniiiral Bank Suchiarkers Secial Medaure Barkell Alto West Ty Owrry Diecia

Oppy to Attack 1000 mile Record in Australia

Hubert Opperman, famed endurance cyclist, is in South Australia preparing for the 1000 mile unpaced world record attempt. The feat, long pursued and highly prized, would mark the first time an Australian holds the distance world record since Opperman’s 1934 Lands End to John o’ Groats effort. Ferris later beat his time.

Hubert Opperman South Australia Australia Oppy John 7 Orpats Achive & Oppy Ferris

Eyes Turning to Stone Report Warns of Eye Ossification

A Perth medical feature notes a rare ossification condition linked to parathymid gland overactivity. Dr Russell F Simpson explains calcium loss from bones to soft tissues may cause progressive eye hardening over 10 to 15 years. Eyestrain risk emphasized. seek eye care to prevent systemic decline.

Perth Western Assembly Oferec College of Syntame Opperman California Russell F Simpson Willl Ro Dover Ferris Nie Kmng Dr. Simpson

Shell touring guide offers road maps for motorists

The Shell Company of Western Australia issues a four color touring guide for main interstate routes and metropolitan roads. It promises compact, useful touring information with a special binding to fit in a car. Maps show routes to touring districts and reliable highway data. Free copies available by writing to Shell Perth with the registration number of the war.

Happ Mcvatats Shell Company al Mays Perth

Oppy Trials Distance Plans During Transit Period

The article notes Oppy riding about 30 miles daily after a long distance effort, covering roughly a mile per day before resting. He describes this as a transit period to ease figures and muscles, warning against a longer immediate load.

Oppy Milan

Beautify Your Home With Hardie Fibrobite Sheets

A WA home improvement note promotes Hardie Fibrobite asbestos cement sheets for walls and ceilings as durable and affordable. It also touts the Tifax wall panel by Hardie for a luxurious, water proof look in bathrooms and kitchens, available through timber merchants and storekeepers across Western Australia. A free illustrated booklet titled B.1 offers product information and can be requested from James Hardie and Cay Pro Ltd Rivervale WA.

Hardie’s Western Australia James Hardie

Re Nut Helmet Claiming Hair Growth and Scalp Benefits

The Re N u Company offers a helmet advertised to grow hair, improve dullness, cure grey hair and dandruff, and moisturize the scalp. Public sale features a low price with a free trial by writing to the Re N u Company opposite Richmond Station Melbourne.

Re-Nu Co Bry Re-Nu Rich Mai Melbourne

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