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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1945
Page
1
Rifle and equipment returns and pine tree tenders
The notice calls back all Rifles and Equipment including rifle 306 bayonet scab bard frog and other items by Sunday September 16 and Sunday September 23 at 10 am in the RSL Rooms Bridgetown. A separate tender invites bids for removal of pine trees along the Lands Office right of way with details at the Road Board Office. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
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R.S.L
Lands Office
Road Board
E. C. Siggins
Egg farming contest records from Muresk area
Fresh bloodlines dominate the Australian egg laying competition with leading hens from Muresk showcased. Bridgetown breeder Abbotts noted as a prominent entrant in this regional update on poultry shows and breeding status.
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Australorp
Muresk
EL Abbotts Bridgetown
Brutal Japanese Atrocities Reported By War Correspondent
NX2580, Pte. Mau Ferry recounts in Sydney Sun the brutal conditions faced by POWs building the Bangkok Moulmein railway. Thousands of Allied prisoners suffered starvation, disease, and executions in jungle camps at Shimo Songkurai, with cholera and dysentery rampant and medical care woefully inadequate.
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Japan
Singapore
Bangkok Moulmein
Pte
Mau
Ferry
Kensington
W. Ferry
Sydney “Sun
Hig
Black Triangle
Shimo Songkurai
Menoo
Wat
Lee
Calcutta
U.S.A
Hoogton
Texas Artillery Regiment
Burma
Siam
George TW. Johnston
Tokyo
George Johnston
Propaganda War Echoes in Japan and Allied Perceptions
The piece discusses Japanese propaganda, noting Western misperceptions of Japanese people as quaint or charming. It warns that without understanding Japan’s resolve and propaganda, Western democracies risk underestimating a “son of heaven” determined to pursue expansion across Asia and the Pacific.
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Japan
Jobngton
D Wecter
University of Sydney
Flower Kingdom
Demei
Pacific
Burma
China
Malaya
Indo China
South Pacific
Manila
Australia
Social and Personal Airs Highlight Bridgetown News
Local notes report visits by G S Guest of Greenbushes and Joe Forrest family members in Boyne Brook, plus health updates for A MacKinnon and Carl Moyes after hospital stays. Plans for Bridgetown Catholic Children’s Ball on November 2 include after school dance lessons at Convent Hall. Wally Dusting’s POW moment brings news of local servicemen.
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Guest
Greenbushes
Joe Forrest
Boyne Brook
A. MacKinnnon
Bridgetown Hospital
Carl Moyes
Perth
Gill
Bridgetown
George Maslinly
Owr
Dmeting
Wally Dusting
Singapore
Wally
A. Flintoff
Betty Flintoff
P/O Dongla
Campbell
Jack Williams
Balingup
John F. Smith
Port Wright
Wood Ville
Kiruvp
McCay
Eileen Ciblett
Ken Sonnness
Jack Henry
RAAF
A. Klopper
Miss A. Klopper
Pat Wright
Kirup
Fred Maslin
G. Maslin
W. J. Carr
King
Kalgoorlie
Hodgkins
Joeph Girlugie
Terth FH
Red Cross
Balingop
Accidents Reported Across Town Last Week
Last Thursday evening a utility van driven by Les Sussmill swerved into a gate on Horace Mabey’s property injuring Sussmill who was admitted to Bridgetown Hospital. Tony White fell at home causing a brow cut and needs treatment. Joseph Girljose of Yornup suffered a spine injury and was taken to Perth Hospital. A runabout driven by Frank Meares crashed into a tree near Donnybrook leaving Harvey McAlinden with a facial abrasion while the vehicle sustained heavy damage.
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Les Sussmill
Horace Mabey
Sussmill
Bridgetown Hospital
Little Tony White
Set
Cham
Joseph Girljose
Yornup
Perth
Bridgetown
Donnybrook
Frank Meares
Harvey McAlinden
Ron
P. and C. Association Sees Growth in Attendance and Staff Changes
The P. and C. Association notes a rise to fourteen attendees from the usual ten among 150 members at the Bridgetown meeting. It records the departure of three active members Mrs Mardon and Dr and Mrs Williams, praising their service as treasurer and publicity officer. The report also mentions school seating repairs at Bridge town School and ongoing delays for infant seating, leaving conditions described as bad.
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Mardon
A Week in Perth Visit by Bridgetown School Children
A Bridgetown State School group visited South Perth for a packed itinerary arranged by the South Perth Parents and Citizens Association. Activities included Swan River motor launches, Fremantle ship and submarine tours, Broadcast House, Government Gardens, Art Gallery and Museum visits, Flour Mills, Royal Mint, Daily News office, Queen's Gardens lunch, University of Western Australia tower tour, King's Park, and a day at the Perth Zoo. The trip ended with fond farewells as the children prepared to return home.
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Delys Williams Ltd
Bridgetown
South Perth
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Perth
Swan River
University of W.A
King’s Park
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