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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1943
Page
2
Unclear OCR text outlines racing results from an October W.A.T.C. meeting. Mentions Maikal, Loyalist, and performances across four and two furlong trials. Notes include nonstarters and potential detours to other events, with figures in third-column race data.
The Hecla Company manager Bennett warns no miscrone wire is allowed for any civil heating needs. Thousands of radiators electric irons grills and toasters require careful catering though no firm promises are made.
Chicago reports the largest cattle herd in 17 years at 36,900 head, across 12 major markets. Many animals head for Midwestern farms to fatten and for local packers, signaling brighter meat supplies in coming months.
The list outlines WATC selections for several races including the Dalkeith Handicap Rose O Day Subiaco Handicap Kick Off Gold Jay Capriole 7 Cottesloe Handicap Beaufine Falsetto Atorna Colonel Loyalist Reynaud with peers noted in the lineup.
The Red Army captures Metropol. Australia to introduce meat rationing in January. German morale declines. Mrs. Justice Davis visits Western Australia. British Military Mission arrives in Australia as Mountbatten visits Chungking and heads to India. Japanese push in New Guinea repelled. major offensives loom from Australia and India. Meat rationing ties to feeding naval and military personnel and Allies. Press Delegation arrives in Australia led by Sir.
A World Telegram report details the costly Allied raid on the Ploesti oil fields. It notes 67 American bombers lost or forced down, enemy defenses ramped up after the planes were spotted, and argues a route from the Russian coast could have halved distance and increased bomb load.
The article urges support for the Fourth Liberty Loan with a goal of 125 million, noting subscriptions lag behind the hoped for three quarters of a million. It highlights inter Empire press exchange ideas and Trafalgar Day seafarer services in Perth and Fremantle, and outlines tax rebates and charitable aid from the Missions for Seamen.
The United States hosts its longest indoor range in an 1,800- foot tunnel at Bridgeport Connecticut. The Remington Army Company constructed the facility to test fire accuracy of swallards ammunition. Bullet proof ceiling windows allow observers to track tracer bullets while gas strikes are removed and a safety device locks guns when doors open. A semil proof tunnel lining helps nearby workers sleep undisturbed.
A design introduces an air powered Motor Van featuring a collapsible ramp that extends to a loading platform or truck. It includes built in winches for heavy freight movement and offers two engine and four engine configurations.
In Balmain and surrounding suburbs, a wife and two children share a single bedroom with a dying husband from TB while a young family nearby faces long illness from cancer. Matron M Boydell of the Sydney District Nurses Home notes hospital bed shortages force chronic patients to stay home under district nurse care, risking infection for children. The Glebe base coordinates 12 district nurses serving all Sydney.
Australia urges broader Liberty Loan support as war costs rise to 570000 pounds while Allied actions in New Guinea and the Solomons trim Japanese gains. Prime Minister Curry cites Germany’s strength and new Allied troop commitments, stressing sacrifice for victory.
A dense and scattered promotional piece inviting readers to use classified ads to buy or sell home goods, poultry, plants, eggs and other items. It lists many regional newspapers and markets and explains how advertising can help reach buyers, with emphasis on concise descriptions and fair pricing. The tone urges careful reading of ads to find useful items and profitable sales.
Buick offered at the Sarrogin shop and residence with a four year legacy held by the Co-Op at 63 weekly. Availability begins 30 minutes after courier update. Extur and Watts noted in title.
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