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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1943
Page
3
The article discusses wartime loans and savings schemes in Australia, detailing government plans to raise funds, manage deposits, and extend monthly payments. It notes implications for households, workers, and farmers, plus time adjustments and economic policy amid global conflict.
State leaders urge a strong response to the £125,000,000 Fourth Liberty Loan. Premier J. C. Willcock and Opposition Leader A. Watts press per capita subscriptions, noting 750,000 targets and urging small investors to contribute. Talks cover deposit options, instalment plans, and national savings stamps to ease purchases.
Observance on October 4 promotes animal welfare as a moral issue in nations and communities. The piece traces history from emancipation movements to modern responsibility toward all living creatures, urging kindness and justice for animals, children, and women alike.
Arlington Virginia sun powered cooling system shown on top roof stations keeps the Pentagon at a steady 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Electric cells monitor temperature changes and control the building climate as engineers explain the sun driven method for the massive complex near Washington. The piece closes with a misquoted quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln about nurturing growth.
Mr Essington Lewis director general of munitions and aircraft production is appointed a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour. The Governor General notes his leadership in mobilising Australia’s iron and steel industries for war, and his role in weapon and fighter tube production for the Empire.
An aggregation of marketplace notices asks readers to place ads for goods and wanted items. It cites several regional papers and urges listing conditions, prices, and quantities, including items like poultry, pianos, goblet glass, and farm equipment with instructions to contact local offices.
A Citrus Council member outlines a program for fruitgrower recovery post reconstruction. Proposals include central packing sheds, grower control of retail prices, state standardisation of grade, irrigation and transport reforms, and government-backed finance to support cooperative marketing and reduce wasteful practices.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a prolonged occupation and a distinct inclusion related to a property or residency dispute. Details are unclear, but references to occupancy, names, and dates suggest a legal or title matter requiring clarification.
The chairman and members of the State Government's Post War Reconstruction Committees address conference officials. They discuss funding for road works, anticipated postwar demand, and priority projects across the main road system focusing on development, maintenance, and new routes including Perth Causeway and several major bridges.
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