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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1939
Page
5
A fragmented letters column discusses Britain's wartime needs and Australia’s aid. It notes shortages at home while tens of thousands of Australians face deprivation, critiquing policies that ship food abroad while local essentials run scarce.
Fragmented remarks discuss price differences between local consumers and suppliers, charity, and public duties. The speaker questions defense costs and Britain’s payment for Australian goods, suggesting volatility and speculation influence policy and national interests.
A fragmentary article discusses English as a difficult language and the need for Australians to learn and use it during wartime. It reflects on colonial tensions, neighborly relations with Australians, and the goal of fostering common ground through education while noting scarce opportunities to practice with native speakers.
The article reviews Henry George centenary discussions with figures like George Beehy and Dr. Grenaga, debating land value theory and public vs private wealth. It cites J. Scullin's 1931 banking talk and emphasizes truth, justice, and the need for a new social order to reduce poverty through land value taxation and reform.
A fragment discusses soldiers and public sentiment, noting temperance, privileges, and the press stance. It mentions Mr Yeates as West Site President and references controversial views not necessarily shared by the paper. Letters encourage protective but brief replies and careful consideration.
A fragmentary scene portrays Robin Hood and companions in flight through a tense encounter with the Bishop and pursuers. Little John and Will Scarlet discuss a potential strike while Maid Marian eludes capture, and townsfolk react with alarm as the chase traverses the woodland.
A lively Perth breakfast conversation explores modern country women and fashion shops. Andy describes a Perth firm offering fashionable frocks on approval to country networks, enabling women to choose with ease. The group notes Hilary's shop at 660 Hay Street serves working and country women, reflecting evolving values and enterprise.
Fragmentary column notes a tirade for abolition and universal freedom. It references international trade and industry, mentions figures and messages about ending slavery, and closes with an uncompromising pledge to be heard. The text is garbled but centers on strong anti slavery sentiment and resolve.
A fragmentary dramatic scene centers on Maud Isidore Douelas and Milary, with shifting loyalties and a tense meeting in a dim lane. Hilary’s arrival interrupts a whispered plan as a new motive surfaces. The text mixes waning trust and emotional tension amid a melodramatic misunderstanding.
A scene at a county children care facility shows supervised boarding for rural youths attending local school with staff guiding daily routines. Dialogue reveals tensions around surveillance, privacy, and who may speak with residents, highlighting emotional strain and protective oversight.
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