This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1944
Page
2
An old Southland District Clubs remit urges immediate legislation to legalise telegraphing investments to the totalisator. The piece argues totalisator betting on racecourses is essential, while off course betting persists, and questions State versus private gambling, calling for or against a State monopoly.
A fragmented racing page lists horses and times for the Goldfields Carnival Kalgoorlie Cup events. Details include Trecratic, Flying Fay, Fay's Idol, Golden Treat, Gay Swallow, Ghost names like Rimutaka and M. Murphy, plus times and odds across multiple races such as the Hannans Handicap and the Dainty Lace event.
Thousands of Christmas hampers are being packed by the Australian Comforts Fund for service personnel in operational areas. Donate ten shillings to the Christmas hamper appeal at your nearest ACK branch or Sherwood Court Berth store notice office.
The piece surveys Allied plans and German capitulation rumors as World War II progresses. It notes Paris liberation reports, political maneuvers in Canberra on price control, and concerns over humanitarian impacts of rapid military advances. It warns against premature celebration and calls for careful announcements amid ongoing fighting.
Selections listed for Belmont Park across multiple races including Maiden and Purse Handicaps. Notable entries feature FLAMITA LADY LORRIE MEADOW LINE HOWIE WING FLAMING RUSH YARLOOP OLYOKOE REPLETE UNA MERKEL and JOVIAL JOSS HI MELADO with distances ranging from six to ten furlongs and purses around £25 to £225.
The piece argues that the 2,000,000 death figure is false and criticizes the famine narrative. It credits the Bengal Chamber of Commerce with feeding about a million workers and dependants through relief schemes funded by British firms. It claims higher prices, not shortages, caused distress.
Community notices invite organizations to plan Trafalgar Day events in Fremantle and collaborate with mission funds. A Dutch wartime tribute praises resilience under exile, urges humane attitudes toward Jews, and envisions postwar unity among Allied nations.
A Polish crew returning from a raid on Germany asks their pilot for their location. The navigator replies they are over England and the crew member guesses the German radio chatter may have misled them. The report appears in a London newspaper.
Public notice announces Thos H Wood public accountant auditor and registered tax agent located at 1005 Haystreet Perth offering taxation and costing accountancy services with phone contact 17908.
A damaged reminiscence recounts an RAF pilot forced to land in Belgium who is sheltered by a nun. She keeps him hidden for eight weeks, grooming him to blend in. He lockers a convent routine until a moment of temptation leads to a dramatic reversal with a dunking punchline.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.