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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1942
Page
4
The government pushes austerity to boost munitions production for services with monthly and yearly deliveries rising. Funds and equipment are allocated across Australia for factory upgrades and worker transfers, aiming to raise output while tightening control over costs and labor. The plan targets a major expansion in mechanization, machines, and personnel to meet wartime demand.
A Queensland institution reports a weekly fund for the aged and war effort totaling 33000. The distribution covers women and children among residents, with many pensioners receiving small allowances. The article notes the involvement of inmates and nearby towns in contributing to the support and casual earnings.
Market reports detail vegetable and fruit prices at Metropolitan Markets on Monday. Turnips, cabbage, lettuce and onions show varying quality and large supplies. citrus, pears and oranges listed with prices and conditions. many items labeled inferior or special with fluctuating rates across regions.
A distorted wartime article argues government must seize wider die fet control over meat industry due to public concern. It cites minister statements on necessity, economic strains, and the need to resolve supply issues amid wartime shortages and calls for coordinated policy across nations.
A report from the Executive Committee notes that a portion of contributions or resources intended for the Amatvalian Tobwoens Board was diverted. The action involved a faction within the Coninitiir and affected early reseassments of stim and aie, with tentative repercussions for the governance of the board.
A garbled OCR style brief mentions the Executive Committee of the United Territory and actions around granulated meat, leaf of thion bee, and growers. It references timing near festivals, packaging issues, and intended market deployment amid uncertain conditions.
A statement by Tha Miniinter for Trade and Customs Honotur Keane argues primitive price controls are hard to improve as industrial operation shows shared principles. He cites the rationing commission praising efforts to reduce synthesis and insists on equal treatment across workers.
Bridgetown church notices list Holy Communion at 12 or 10 am, Sunday School at 10:30, Matins and Sermon, Evensong and Sermon at various times. Events reference Rev H W Farman, Mr GH Walke, and Windigap Evensong. Locations include Bridgetown Nannup Greenbushes and Boronia Gully with multiple afternoon services.
Sunday October 11 1942 program includes Full Gospel Church services 11 pm Breaking of Bread 245 ysn Sunday School 11 am Gospel Services and prayer meetings through week. Article discusses wartime home front morale and garment rationing and urges workers to join clothing drives and factory labor.
The government announces restoration of the 15, k cent reduction on meat prices for exports, with Minister signaling a fear prices may rise later. Dehydration and fresh meat prices are fixed at 2d and 27d per unit, valid until November 2, 1962, after which new determinations may apply from December 4, 1962.
A historical listing of late fees and postage charges for letters, parcels, printed matter, and postcards within the Commonwealth and beyond including rates by distance, weight, and destination. Details cover domestic and imperial routes with per ounce increments and minimums.
Postage rates listed for letters newspapers and parcels with units in old currency. Letters and newspapers priced per ounce and bigger packages show costs for within the Commonwealth and overseas, including weights and charges like 1d and shillings, indicating wartime postal tariffs.
A set of kid friendly vegetable ideas and recipes to entice children to eat greens. It suggests camouflaging vegetables by dressing them up, making vegetable custard, and serving with cheese, fruit, and bread based dishes. Includes tips for presentation and simple, child appealing combinations.
Poetic vignette about the steady subscriber who pays in advance, fueling the newsroom with anticipation and cheer. The narrator notes the routine of letters and money arriving, the office glow, and the shared gratitude for a reader who commits ahead of time.
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