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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1949
Page
12
Pleasant, competent widow aged 29 offers hotel work as book-keeper, receptionist, housekeeper or similar. Strong references. Address: Saint Ryan, 68 Terrace Drive, Perth.
A historical excerpt discusses the Neptune oil company's trademark story linking Neptune the sea god to racehorse lore. It presents myths of Neptune creating the first horse with his trident and his famed courtship of Amphitrite, framed as colorful, absorbing background.
A speech argues high taxation and rising prices are harming the middle income group, about 1.25 million people, who are described as the backbone of the nation. It claims socialist controls weaken their standard of living and that they will vote against socialism at the next federal election. Authorised by the Bank Employes' Anti Socialisation Movement.
An elderly woman asks what the object of football is and is told the goal is to put the ball in the net. She quips that players should just stay out of the way. The snippet also includes a joke about mugs and a wry quote about writing for fame.
A reader discusses old style newspaper ads and cautions about deceptive promotions. The piece references various fake offers, the role of readers in spotting scams, and warns about hidden costs and unclear terms in ad listings. It cites fictional papers and advertisers as examples of misleading tactics.
A film star recalls waking to sudden fame after an unexplained slumber. The anecdote contrasts ordinary life with the abrupt shift in public attention.
A sale notice offers utilities including sedane and tourer vehicles and trucks for cash exchange or terms. Located at 34 Spring Park Road Mid Junction, contact UJ826 for details.
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