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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1941
Page
3
A Freemantle Chamber of Commerce address by a State Agriculture Minister denounces a proposed North West settlement plan with Jewish capital and colonists. It condemns racial exclusion, urges unity among Australians, and criticizes anti Semitic rhetoric as dangerous to national progress.
A Perth man aged 63 with claimed psychic gifts relays messages from his godfather about the passing and rebirth of a figure called hard old Mr Jones. The text outlines spirit contact, lessons after death, the journey of souls, and a vision of Summerland where spirits learn and are clothed anew for ascent, with emphasis on moral accountability and preparation for next incarnations.
A fragmentary dialogue discusses natural light as part of divine design and the Spirit’s view of the world. The speaker interprets education and worldly attainment in relation to spiritual progress, urging humility and recognition of God’s work through individuals. The piece envisions a journey of the soul after earthly life toward higher spheres guided by love and divine unity.
A ship arrives with Italian war prisoners in varied uniforms and headgear, including officers and airmen. Guards and guardsmen in blue woollen caps and helmets parade aboard, as observers note the prisoners’ varied attire and the careful arrangements to prevent escape. The Minister Mr Spender states Australian labour safeguards and that prisoners will not be used to undermine local standards.
Two twin brothers, Second Lieutenants John and Robert Meikle of Monksenton, killed in the Middle East on the same day. They trained, joined the army, and earned commissions together in the Durham Light Infantry, then deployed overseas.
The Catholic Bishop of Kip Fiji, a native of Metz France and member of the Marist Order, died. Secretes Bishop of Fiji in 1919, he was one of the few French figures in the region and served with distinction. He was honored as a Commander of the British Empire.
A fragmented report describes internees in Austria and Germany forging and using private bank notes within camps. A covert system allowed purchases via a local fund, with notes engraved to mimic official tender. The passage hints at border guards and clever forgeries, noting internees benefited from such currency while insiders claimed restricted access.
England tightens domestic staff privileges with cooks and maids at risk. Labour Ministry appeals to curtail hires while households post help wanted notices from The Times. Advertisements show cooks, parlor maids, and night watchers as families seek help amid reform. Local authorities report hiring men for nightwatch duties as responses to new limits.
A Sydney orchid society report notes 300 orchid-growers seeking special watering permits from the Water Board. Judge Markell, president of the Orchid Society, owns over 200 orchids from New Guinea, Africa, and South America. Some collections are valued in the thousands of pounds, with individual plants fetching up to 60.
The article notes Australia will spend 41 000 per week on a new home air defence expansion and broader empire scheme. It cites total war expenditures reaching 445 000 001 on permanent air force buildup and empire forces. Details on allocations to specific items remain unrevealed. It mentions locally made planes, twin engine training aircraft from Britain, and operational aircraft from the LS.
Senator McBride announced two proposals for domestic aluminium manufacture in Australia after a careful examination by the Vic Copper and Bauxite Commission. He stated a year or more would pass before large-scale production could begin, though sufficient bauxite exists to establish the industry.
Public libraries in New Zealand report a heavy rise in demand for books dominated by serious subjects. Auckland residents increasingly stay home at night to read, reflecting the blackout's impact on daily life.
Fragmented text shows a report on an endowment racket with references to families and national figures, mentioning allegations of impropriety and guardianship involving multiple individuals. The piece signals a legal or investigative context with names and locations obscured by garbled OCR.
Residents of Tasmania report a legendary treasure linked to the ship Hope and a regimented search on Bruny Island. A diviner has advised promoters the metal remains hidden as money sightings revival after a sailing cargo vanished in thick weather. A farmer who found a chart failed to locate the gold, and a soldier’s death ended that chase.
International talks loom as wheat farmers in the East face cash strain and delayed payments. The Wheat Growers Federation seeks amendments while the Wheat Board reports large sales to Australia. Canada Britain and the United States plan discussions to ease surpluses and stabilize future supply.
The Chinese campaign titled V for Victory runs four years against Japanese control. Chima leads and the Chinese Consul General Jr J. Pao calls for a psychological victory sign rather than mere fashion. The symbols appeared in occupied territory, boosting morale as other slogans followed in 1538.
In 1921 a Sydney woman earned the label Crime and Conscience for dodging tram fares. She mailed a self proclaimed conscience to the Tramway Department with a note asking why she should pay, saying she feels better now. The department rarely received more than a few shillings yearly, often via postage stamps, while Red Cross fundraising urged penny donations.
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