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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
10
A schoolmaster opens a savings account for Smiley Greevine to fund his bike goal. Smiley is filmed by a police sergeant while trying to earn money in port races at the Hospital Sports. He later receives 5 from publican Raskin for a mysterious errand to the blacks camp.
Smiley helps a black boy collect honey from a native bees nest after school while negotiating a shilling and promises of lollies. He later worries about his bank savings for a bicycle as he contemplates spending his small earnings and fears trouble for any bold action.
A boy nicknamed Smiley strives to earn money by a bank visit, a shearing trip, and chores at home. He returns from the gum tree to face family and school figures, with plans to improve and help his family while navigating temptation and work. The scene hints at community life around Murrumbilla and Yarramanda Station with local voices guiding his choices.
The scene features Freddie arguing with Smiley about a pretend machine gun. Smiley tests the toy, firing at imagined soldiers as Freddie’s mother admonishes poor behavior and a desire for quiet reading. The dialogue hints at gunfire fantasy and childlike bravado.
A reader recommends placing a fitted Eveready flashlight with dated batteries in the bedroom to provide a strong reliable beam of light whenever needed, ensuring security and comfort without disturbing others.
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