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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1940

Page

3

Review of Wheat Situation in Australia Economy

After the fortnightly Australian Wheat Board meeting Chairman Clive McPherson reported ongoing demand for Australian wheat and flour for export. In two weeks 2 327 000 bushels were sold with over 1 000 000 for export including 64.6 million to the U K and 21.0 million for local use, noting some sales were on extended delivery. Beneficial rains improve prospects in South Australia and Western Australia, while Victoria and New South Wales face disappointing to critical conditions.

Australian Wheat Board Clive McPherson China McPherson U.K South Australia Western Australia Victoria New South Wales

Trams Deny Transfer as Car Lament Echoes Ventilators

The conductor informs a passenger the transfer has expired, while she laments the closed vents in the car. The exchange highlights transportation inconveniences and a minor clash over fare validity.

Wild Pigs-Australia's New Industry

In June 1770 Cook released semi domesticated pigs on Cape York Peninsula after repair work. The pigs spread rapidly and became a major infestation affecting both Ptuna and animal life, with aborigines initially maintaining limited control by spearing them for food. The herd expanded across the peninsula, turning swamps into ploughed fields.

Cape York Peninsula Cook Cage York Burketown

Pigs threaten farms and wildlife in remote Australia

A lengthy account details widespread damage caused by wild boars across northern Queensland regions. It notes destruction of livestock and crops, injuries to people, and the high danger to hunters. The piece also mentions fundraising efforts for Miss Dorothy Pott's Patriotic Queen Carnival and plans to market boar meat abroad. It describes the boars as massive and dangerous with razor tusks and cites dramatic encounters while hunting.

Mey Dorothy Pott Mandar India Africa Queensland Cooktown

Miss Potts Drives Flag Day Appeal In Perth Effort

An appeal in Perth to raise funds for Miss Dorothy Potts gathers support from staff and local followers. A flag day is planned across country centers on August 8 9 or 10 to boost Potts total beyond rivals with proceeds from silver coin flags sold for the campaign.

Miss Pot Westralian Farmers Limited Miss Pott Miss Port Perth Dorothy Pott Wye Neaders

Dr Williams Pink Pills Restore Health and Energy

A NSW woman recalls weakness and anaemia improving after a three week course of Dr Williams Pink Pills. She reports brighter outlooks, restored appetite, stronger nerves, and increased energy, claiming the pills create rich red blood and renewed vitality.

Mise J.H Marvickville Nsw Aler

Laden motor trucks creep up hills and slow traffic

A long standing traffic concern is laden trucks climbing hills at four to five mph disrupting flow. An American firm promotes the Clark booster, an auxiliary device that auto starts and governs for gradients, maintaining steady speed, reducing engine wear, and cutting trip times.

U.S.A

Scalar Change to Chassis Boosts Vehicle Power

The booster engine, rated at about 5 hp, is mounted at the rear of the warpenner unit. It drives a short propeller that engages a universal joint to the transmission via a clever clutch. The auxiliary engine adds power with no extra cost, enabling speeds around 55 to 65 mph, then disconnects at maximum velocity while providing all gears except the lowest. It aids hill climbs but drops off on gradients, helping traffic move smoothly.

Omto Optimest Parmer

Affertecy Gentleman and Wild Ane otmats base Mba mention

A fragmented note recalls a husband receiving a book titled Affertecy Gentleman on a birthday and a year after marriage his wife Jines Ves reportedly gave him Wild Ane otmats base Mba. The text also references The Reformatory Pillar and a St. Wloud-U.S.40 location.

St. Wloud U.S

Dairy Herds Aim to Boost Butter Fat Yields

A NSW dairy instructor calls for higher butter fat yields to sustain and expand production. He argues dairy farming can more easily raise output per cow than wool or wheat, noting some farms already achieve 190 to 240 pounds of butter fat per lactation and urging cost reductions.

JL. McGibbon Nsw MecGibbon Sail Wato

Minister Urges Prohibition to Save Dairy Industry

Victorian Minister for Transport Mr Hyland urged a total ban on margarine in Australia at the 47th Annual Conven tion of Dairy Factory Managers and Secretaries. He called margarine a live threat, urging prohibition of manufacture import and sale, and even a levy on dairymen to buy out margarine manufacturing interests. He contrasted butter’s strength with wheat growers’ unity as a model.

Australian Institute of Dairy Hyland Mr. Hyland Australia Canada

Doctor Says Tickling Feet Wakes Man Best

A doctor notes that tickling a man's bare feet is an effective wake up method. He quips that one more small task will not harm the sergeant major.

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