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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 11, 1942

Page

2

Gloucester Park Mile and a Half Races Featured

An attractive seven event programme will be run at Gloucester Park on Saturday afternoon. All races are mile and a half distances. The High Class Handicap for 2.13 class horses features a balanced field including Cavan Chief Earl Pronto Paddy Royal Queen's Gift Supertax and Silver Emblem. Silver Emblem is highlighted as likely to perform well over 12 furlongs. The meeting also includes the WA Breeders' Handicap and the Ingleswood Handicap among others with notable entrants such as Master Siretra Talker Paved and Regal Heather.

Cavan Chief Earl Pronto Paddy Royal Queen's Gift Supertax Silver Emblem

Unclearlisted Perth Press Notice on Availability

An illustrated four page notice from the United Press Ltd of Perth advertises availability and pricing. It mentions Hay Street location and post care, with incomplete details on postage and prices.

United Press Ltd Hay Street Perth Fee Niallury Maginay Beaks Tina Iain Gael United Press Hog Street Arth

Midland Handicap Confusion Hides Real Stakes

A garbled Midland Handicap writeup shows a crowded scene with racing names and comments about shop misrenders. The text hints at enablers, tires, and cathedral visitors amid unclear race outcomes and awakening discussions, with references to Perth, convocation groups, and observers.

Organisation for Reconstruction pamphlet on basic income sale

The Organisation for Reconstruction releases its first discussion pamphlet titled BASIC INCOME FOR SOCIAL SECURITY by Lloyd Thomas. It details aims for a nationwide program, with the pamphlet available at newsagents and booksellers priced at 1 shilling.

Organisation For Reconstruction G.P.O. Perth Lloyd Thomas

Church and the Crisis in a Rural Community

A fragmented report outlines social fear and collective action during a crisis. It notes residents’ hesitation, self help, and a call for communal duty as fears mount amid the town’s troubles. The piece mentions a period marked by uncertainty and a push toward resilience.

Savings Campaign Organiser for Women War Bond Effort

A local savings drive appoints Mrs Phytine Burke as organiser to lead women in a wartime campaign urging purchases of War Savings bonds. Mrs Burke plans meetings and appeals, aiming to boost support and subscriptions through community groups and church gatherings.

Fragmented Wartime Discourse on Social Service and Labour

The text presents a dense, fragmented critique of government service planning and civilian efforts during wartime. It discusses volunteer organization, public attitudes toward service, and the need for practical, efficient mobilization of resources. It references ministers, agricultural policy, and calls for coordinated action to sustain wartime support and social welfare.

Fractured OCR Snippet of Unclear Historical Text

Fragmentary OCR reads as a dated notice or article with garbled phrases. It mentions names or terms like Lanier and Dante and seemingly odd references to days and events, but the text remains largely unintelligible.

Selections for Gloucester Park and related races list

A list of horse names and race titles for Gloucester Park events in WA. Breeders’ Handicap includes Jackie Donald Lulu Sheik Clive’s Daughter Inglewood Handicap features Adaloma Louise Chimes Fmerald’s Pride Lawley Handicap lists Admiral Park Lady Lizzie Dolson Maylands Handicap. Lady Medina Jewel’s Heir Flying Daly High‑Class Handicap Silver Emblem Cavan Chief Earl Pronto Lady Araby Belle Betes Venmavis.

Jackie Donald Lulu Sheik Clive Inglewood Adaloma Louise Chimes Fmerald Admiral Park Maylands Handicap Lady Medina Jewel Flying Daly

Death of Senator Johnston Shrouded in Unclear Reports

The record contains fragmented text about the death of a senator named Johnston. Referenced people and places are unclear, with garbled phrases and stray names making a definitive summary difficult. Further legible copy is needed to identify the event's date location or parties involved.

Bertie” Johnston Moet Arene Cme Amy Dorb Ani Mr Phi

Fragmentary Memoir Passage on Political Figures and Speech

A jumbled excerpt references Senator Jidsiisy and a public figure described as speaking a life history of the era. It mentions responses from various associates and a sense of political discussion, with fragmented names and phrases indicating a contested, rhetorical atmosphere. The text is not coherent and lacks clear events or outcomes.

Beautiful Engraving glorious colours to hold Hers

Post free 25. SAMPSONS advertises engraving of colors to hold Hers at 1588 Rundle St Adelaide.

Sampsons Rundle St Adelaide

Wheat as Life Giver and Money In Food Supply

A Nutrition Research note discusses wheat as vital and scarce, urging use of wheat substitutes like sprouted grain and wholemeal bread to sustain diets. It cites Lt. Coleno-McGarrisson and Dr. Tasty Cooneer on improving nutrition with available wheat when staples are tight.

Nolsi Farrelly Westen Cai Petceshawe Austria Doalo Coteno — McGarrisson Ctiemd Hse Frcp South India India

Advertisers Urged to Contact The Chronicle for Ads

Local merchants are urged to reach The Chronicle for advertising inquiries. Officials emphasize timely submissions, door-to-door outreach, and clear ad copy to maximize campaign reach within the publication cycle.

Toffee Apples From Sugar Mixture

Dissolve three cups sugar with one cap water one teaspoon vinegar and one tablespoon butter in a sauce pan. Heat slowly until dissolved then boil with lid on until a drop in cold water snaps. Pour into greased pan, cool, shape into small balls, insert two sticks each, wrap in greaseproof paper. Toffee apples: color half batch red and half green, pour into buttered dishes, form apple shapes, insert wooden sticks.

Geography Quiz Puzzle Prompts Wide World Queries

A fragmented geography quiz article poses questions on historic conflicts rivers seas and capitals. It asks regarding Peter the largest public church and locations like Florida Strait Hollywood and Perth while mixing foreign places with unclear names and multiple choice cues.

Tadia Mets Bettas Sehr Lake Twain Zov Lund Florida Strait USA Finland Mexico Cuba Freetown India Nfrica United States Soviet Republic Moscow Hollywood Hallswood Los Angeles California Mistralia Perth Scotland Foun Perthshire Test

Untitled fragment hints at a wartime or travel scene

Fragmentary OCR suggests a dialogue with a woman asking for quiet and a man named Kewebesd. The text is garbled but implies a scene of brief instruction or commentary amid a journey or wartime setting.

Comparisons. A Heron and a Goodness Fue Meses

Fragmentary text appears to reference a comparison or note about a heron and kindness or goodness. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or events are readable to establish a concrete news item.

Help Wanted in Solidset Advertisements Sealed

A long garbled passage describes classified ad rates across many western newspapers. It references “SOLIDSET” advertisements and per insertion costs for various column widths and word counts, listing multiple paper names and a notice about legal restrictions and proper submission methods.

Hieron United Pras

King Edward Hotel Perth Ad Offers Accommodation

Classified notice for lodging at the King Edward Hotel located at Cu Way and Pier Streets Perth. Ad mentions affordable rooms with satin finish and class amenities. Contact details not fully readable.

King Edward Hotel Way Pier Streets Perth Fira Clase Excelsatin Ecatey

Glendenning and Co Supplies Metropolitan Markets

Glendenning and Co announces a high return fruit and vegetable lineup for Metropolitan Markets. The message highlights quality produce and steady supply aimed at steady sales and customer satisfaction.

Glendenning & CO

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