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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1943
Page
1
Bridgetown convention hall hosts a children's fancy dress party on Saturday afternoon October 2 with admission set for 1 shilling for children and 1 shilling 6 pence for adults. Widespread call for capable help for one month on applying to Mrs J J Smith in Mayan Up Boyup Brook.
The Bridgetown Advocate argues the world must approach the Jewish question with sympathy and understanding after a century of anti Semitism. It credits Jews with scientific and cultural contributions and supports a Jewish home in Palestine as part of postwar reconstruction.
The Manjimup area reports on the National Fitness Club visit by c p Smith from Waroóna district who led general exercises and a weightlifting demonstration for senior members. Other items note an accident injuring Mrs J Ganfield in Perth, growing potato production at Collins Siding, and local civic discussions including fire prohibition dates and hospital electrical issues.
Letter urges Bridgetown area to build a local butter and fruit processing plant now. It argues current shipping and cream transport to Manjimup harms local farmers, increases costs, and delays settlement and production. The writer cites fuel, transport, and local business impacts, urging supporters to push for a Bridgetown factory to capture postwar growth.
A speaker criticizes the unification proposal pushed by the Labour Party and warns it would erase state sovereignty. He argues Federation should evolve toward a nondivisional parliamentary system and outlines a plan to abolish states in favor of a centralized Commonwealth with self determination for minorities.
The Bridgetown Advocate records a comprehensive donations list from local residents and businesses for the Soldiers Welfare Committee. Hundreds of names with varied amounts culminate in a grand total of 4214 pounds, highlighting community support across many households and shops.
A solemn reflection honors a group that endured extreme suffering and found death a release, noting the depth of agony and the world’s limited response to their plight.
The Yornup list records donations from Geo Smith W Dwyer and many individuals with amounts ranging from 1 to 14 pounds 11 shillings 1 pence. Donors include J Mackie 10 shillings 4 pence H Barber FP Sturcke 6 pence each and many others such as W Timms Mrs Morey L Smith Mrs Howlett G Kelso H McNamara and J Christy. Totaling at £14 11 1 the document lists the community support given.
Members of the Bridge Town Branch of the Country Women’s Association met at the Repertory Club Rooms with several absentees noted. They planned support for the Birth Day Party of the Balingup Branch, sent funds to the Australian Comforts Fund, and organized a November 5 stall and a sewing afternoon to prepare toys and goods.
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