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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1942
Page
2
High class contenders assemble for the Caulfield Cup with Skipton Velocity and Tranquil Star among the discussed entries. David Innis, Velocity, and Tranquil Star appear in a tight field. details hint at weights, recent form, and track preference shaping the race outcome.
The field lists multiple entries including High Road 90 and Carton Tihiterate as part of the Caulf Teld Cup. Other contenders such as Sun Valley 8 7 and Dark Pely Pramedale 3 0 are noted among a mix of horse names and figures, suggesting a dense entry page for a horse race card.
Fragmentary note mentions Adolf Hitler and potential enlistment in Camden Vie Paver but lacks coherent facts or names to confirm events or dates.
A dubious Nostradamus prophecy foresees Germany Italy Spain turmoil and world war beginning in 1940 with four-year duration. It predicts French state collapse, Pyreneean concessions, and later European upheaval before an eventual return to peace despite imagined devastations involving China Japan and a Mediterranean fleet.
Fishermen report formerly discarded fish now shipped to Sydney fetch good prices. Mixed lots including whiting and lowfish sell at rising values, with whiting at 10 shillings per box and other species getting strong demand. The market remains hot as recovery widens, buyers recognising value.
In wartime Britain a bakers strike and tramway disruption provoke public inconvenience. Officials note limited strikes since the war began while workers press for relief. Authorities cite ongoing appeals processes and public sympathy amid broader labor tensions as transit returns to normal.
A Sydney war industry expert, Me Anderson, argues shortages in materials and regulatory aims. He says regulations are not always clearly justified, urging viewing rules by their real purpose and noting shortages in coats, threads, and other essentials.
A fragment outlines the seven ages of man with phrases about infancy and childhood. The text mentions nursing, motherly care, and early life stages, ending abruptly mid description with references to years of life. The piece reads as a humorous or rhetorical aside on human development.
A chaotic clipped account reports a controversial marriage amid a wartime crisis. It references a proposed annulment and mentions disorderly scenes, strikes, austerity measures, and public concern over personal vows and social norms. The piece blends gossip with broader wartime hardship themes, noting officials and authorities involved.
The N.O.W. secretary and Mr Flanagan accuse foreign owned stores of stockpiling special lines making them unaffordable for ordinary families. They claim illicit traffic persists until late at night despite law, as prices rise for staples and confectionery.
A clipped report describes William Morris from New York and a shiplike toy steering wheel factory. It mentions maritime invasion themes and wartime production efforts, highlighting a lone worker steering project in a local factory setting.
The Pleasuny Sunday Atternoots at Northy Perth Tow Hall Selar raised £224 for charitable objects. Nell Shortland arranged the musical programme to thank supporters and outline plans for further concerts benefiting various causes led by Collette Menkens and others.
Fragmented report discusses betting, politics, and wartime propaganda linked to New South Wales and Britain. Mentions tobacco campaigns, civil defence units, and alleged strategic influences amid anxiety over elections and foreign policy.
A noisy fragment asks readers to find answers on page 4 under Now You Know with a long garbled list of clues. The text praises knowledge across history and science, mentioning generals, premiers, and civic topics but remains incoherent, offering a puzzle-like newspaper card teaser.
The Rural VW Keepers request help from the manpower directorate to organize temporary positions for those on annual leave. They seek capable individuals to step in, noting the period will last several weeks and include inquiries about suitability and availability.
A British appeal for aid to assist bombed children is echoed by an executive committee member Mr FE Hopkinson. The Times reports inflammatory claims and urges citizens to help, stressing duty to the Empire and urging advertisers to support relief efforts.
A fragmented OCR shows a national section listing display ads and marketplaces titled by many papers including Eastern Recorder and Southwestern Advertiser. It outlines that readers seek advertisements and opportunities, with references to multiple region papers and advertising departments. The piece notes a centralized system for translating ads across twenty newspapers and mentions various paper names and locations.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention hotel name Hotel Australia and person Parth Cantra with scattered terms copra estate and mate. No clear event or outcome emerges from the text.
Local advertisement from Glendenning & Co highlights new fashion fabrics and corsets. Listing includes Miss Yates and Corsettinne models, with notes on modern dressmaking and Hay Street amenities. The brief showcase promotes affordable attire and building fashion services in the Glendenning area.
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