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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1947

Page

9

Australian engineer plots model city for Hiroshima

Donald Roy Cullen, 37, an Australian Army engineer officer, leads a plan to rebuild Hiroshima with a Western style sanitation system and stormwater drains, cutting two 100 yard avenues to localize fire. His background includes Sydney University civil engineering and WWII service from North Africa to Japan.

Hiroshima Japan Nippon Ine Cy Australia Donald Roy Cullen Cullen Barnum Sydney University NSW Main Roads Department

Hollywood Gossip and Celebrity News Roundup

Shirley Temple is expecting a baby in January with an official studio announcement confirming the pregnancy. Judy Garland is in sanitorium care for a long rest with a three month recovery outlook following a nervous breakdown. William Powell moves to Warners in Life With Father leading role. Cornel Wilde receives fan mail from Governor Warren’s daughter seeking a autographed photo. Alan Ladd rescues daughter Alana on a set horseback incident at Paramount. An actor returns to Columbia after holidays as John Huston scouts Mexican locations for his next project.

Shirley Temple John Agar Shirley Cornel Wilde Dorothy Warren California Earl Warren Wilde State Executive Mansion Alan Ladd Paramount Alana Ladd

Kid Farmers Make Tons of Money in America

Teenage farmers in Texas earn substantial sums with self grown crops and livestock. L. D. Robinson of Katy Agricultural High School notes boys aged 11 to 17 accumulate cash and bonds from farming, including 5000 pounds by one youngster. William Peek, 17, nets 2200 pounds from 70 acres of rice and cattle sales. Wesley Nelson, 16, 3000 pounds from 50 acres of rice and livestock. Katy Future Farmers of America members exceed 30000 pounds in a year.

America Texas Katy Agricultural High School L. D. Robinson William Peek Wesley Nelson Katy Future Farmers of America Organisation

Akron case on damages over bite by Pomeranian in cafe cups

Bernice L Wise sues a case proprietor in Akron alleging injuries after being bitten by one of two Pomeranians in cups at the cafe. The suit seeks damages for personal injury caused by the dogs.

Akron Ohio Bernice L. Wise

Giant American toad becomes Australian pest in Queensland

Bufo marinus, a giant toad from tropical America released in 1935 to control beetles, now threatens beekeepers as it may cross from Queensland to New South Wales. The species, 6 to 8 inches long, feeds on bees and other prey, breeds rapidly, and can emit a fatal toxin when attacked.

America Queensland Nsw Quensland

Woods' Great Pepper Baking Cure Advertisement

The text touts Woods' Great Pepper curing throat coughs and colds. It claims the product helps you invest wisely by obtaining the best, leading to success and fame and an honored name.

Calgary Stampede Draws Hollywood Backlash Over Publicity

Old-time Alberta ranchers protest the Calgary Stampede’s shift to a commercial spectacle as Eagle Lion films a color operetta on site. 330 cowboys compete for 6000 pounds, 1500 cattle enter a 3600 pound contest, while 75 000 spectators jam the midway and a 4 mile parade unfolds with Indians and Sherman tanks.

Alberta Calgary Canada Eagle Lion Albert Rogell Fair Grounds Hollywood Leslie Jack Oakie James Craig Craig Rogell

Heenzo Cough Remedy Offered at Two Shillings

An advertisement promotes Heenzo Cough Remedy claiming faster relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis and influenza. The concentrated formula costs two shillings per bottle and can be diluted at home to make a pint for adults and children. Orders can be placed through the chemist or apothecary.

Rder Heenzo Pouratore

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