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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1938
Page
8
In a midcentury U S naval academy setting a romantic turmoil unfolds as cadets vie for a girl’s affection in a lighthearted stage drama. A brisk, comic rivalry anchors this tale of youth and flirtation at Annapolis.
Bridgetown hosts a full day of School Sports events with B and A grade races for boys and girls, open sprints, relays, wheelbarrow and skipping races, and junior championships. Schools listed include Greenbushes, Convent, Yornup, Balingup, Kirup, and others in a crowded program of heats and finals.
A flood of letters from Manjimup farmers and readers questions the dairy marketing board, levy use, and local leadership. Contributors urge independent farming, criticize Mr Cunningham and Mr Lock, and call for transparent balance sheets and open donor records amid export versus local sale profits.
The correspondence section is welcomed, but publication does not imply paper endorsement. Views expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily the newspaper policy.
Jar dee cricket team pressed Warren on Sunday securing a 16 run victory. Top Warren bowler Starkie claimed 8 for 12 with tight bowling while Mottram led the Warren batting with key scores noted among the chaotic OCR listing.
A Salvation Army dispute over the Bridgetown Moat Board and dairy concerns inflames local tensions. Figures including McAlinden and Mr Lock are cited amid accusations of propaganda and calls for fair play, with threats to reveal sources if necessary. The letter urges arbitration and warns against politically motivated propaganda while detailing regional property and road gate issues.
A brief report notes the unexpected removal of gates in Hemberton stirring resident concern over access and security. Local officials say the action was part of a broader renewal program and will be followed by repairs and new fencing in the coming weeks.
D Hunter announces he will not undertake painting repairs under contract Law Day. He was recently engaged on FWD contracts at Port Hirstlane.
The Rural Agricultural Society fixed show dates across the South West for the coming year. Brimiewk and Cocaramup schedule in October, Dinninup, Bridgetown and Forest Grove in November, with others including Byford, Catterick Greenbushes, Waroona Hamel, Banelton, and Margaret River.
A reader letter complains about misleading statements in a communication to the editor. It cites names such as Mr Wine and Mr Davwt and mentions the SEIAA and a State, questioning why certain statements were included if they would mislead readers about the welfare of settlers.
A garbled 1930s style report hints at a brewing feud in Annapolis, featuring a notable figure and a dramatic confrontation. The piece reads as a fragment from a larger event, mentioning a key name, August, and a tense exchange ending with a stormy metaphor. The source text is unclear but implies public interest and mounting conflict.
A 1930s cinema page highlights IT HAPPENED OUT WEST starring Paul Kelly and Judith Allen, with Harold Bell Weight’s thrilling Western romance. THE LADY ESCAPES follows a chased fugitive in a thin comedy setting starring Gloria Stuart. Also listed are LAUGHING AT TROUBLE a female editor tale and SOULS AT SEA featuring George Ralt as a stern shipboard figure in a dramatic voyage.
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