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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1945
Page
3
The Shipping Control Board restricts shipments of wines spirits and tobacco to wooden cases only. Damaged containers have led to pilferage risks, and hence reinforced packaging rules apply to all requisitioned vessels starting this month.
A portait of four Spanish noblemen attributed to Velasquez sold at Christie’s for 2500 guineas. A small Warteau brought 2500 guineas. Writings from the Neela collection fetched 106,000 guineas in total.
Lights on for the first time in six years as Londoners celebrate the Great Switch On. Authorities use the occasion to test various new anti-greghes and allow five or six year old children to stay up to view the event.
A garbled account mentions skin blemish and facial sores, referencing a doctor and remedies. It lists symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and acne like pimples. The text suggests a treatment involving "Williams' Pink Pills" and a medical discussion of blood and health concerns.
A scrambled report notes peacetime to wartime shifts in textiles with major players preparing for a coming struggle. It cites Cotton's postwar plans showing 40 percent output, government assurances, and proposals by J Webster of Kraft Ford Coxton Mills Ltd. Expenditures exceed £90000 for land buildings and plant.
A letter questions the cost of runway construction at Forreat Aerodrome. The estimated price was about £30,000, while labour tenders reached £80,000, nearly three times higher. The author calls for an inquiry into the large disparity and notes broader consumption figures and trends from the era.
Officials from the War Organisation of Industry say Christmas toy output will be near last year but priced lower. Licensed toymakers plan to make dolls and the traditional teddy bear with movable limbs, aiming for affordable prices for families during the wartime season.
The first Soviet trades union delegation to visit the United States is welcomed in New York City by mental organizations after a Red Cut Back and boosts on progress and production of munitions.
Fragmented text discusses potash production and rates, referencing Moab and output figures. It mentions vaccines, lanes, and an unclear plan with numbers such as 212 and 224. The passage is garbled and difficult to interpret.
Education, Day by Day discusses WE Day coverage and Scottish Educational Journal notes. It links war and peace, stresses Western civilization and human dignity, and honors Allied sacrifice while urging continued commitment to freedom and education.
The report claims US Senate approval paves the way for a multinational bank to stabilize global currency. Officials anticipate swift adoption by participating nations and a raising of about £3,033,000,000 to fund maintenance and development projects.
The News Chronicle reports sweeping disclosures by Albert Seer former Next Minister for War Politicion and De Onenkers west of the Refel Research Council. They claim Spier will exhale secret technical information and data from his home, marking him as a key prisoner. Dr Osenberg’s papers include complete files from the German Bronté office.
Report on how winter weather affected fruit fly survival and breeding in the state. Officials note limited host fruit range reduced losses and that a weak winter stage offers a chance to lower pest levels. Recommendations include timing and methods to suppress fruit fly through the following growing season.
The Lord Chief Justice presided as Rev. John Bretherton argued that newspaper ads violated the Belting and Lotteries Act. The court dismissed his summons, overturned a prior ruling, and ordered him to pay 78 pounds in costs while an emergency meeting considers a modified competition format.
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