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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1940

Page

3

Sheep Blowfly Problem Focuses On Attractants And Dangers

The 1938-39 report by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research details experiments on blowfly attractions and repellents, poisons, dressings, and field strikes in the experimental flock. It notes average breech strikes per 100 sheep near 108 in unprotected flocks, with Polwarth ewes less affected than Merino types, and reports on lure effectiveness, age-related attractiveness, scouring effects, and preliminary mineral absorption studies.

Council For Scientific and Industrial Research Council

New Military Camps Ready Soon

Within a few weeks eight new lauded camps will be built under the camp plan at a total cost of 000,000. When finished there will be two units across Australia with hot showers recreational huts and mess halls. Each camp includes a hospital block and a layout designed for troop comfort.

Sig Australia

Unclear Acid Section Observations in Magnet Findings

An examination notes absorption of copper in the midgut section and potential practical difficulties if this generalizes. It cites variation in arsenic compounds' toxicity, highlighting calcium arsenite as most toxic and calcium arsenate as least, and discusses solvent exposure effects and toxic value correlations with carbon content in rats and mice.

Wheat Diseases Investigation Progress In 1938 Report

The 1938 39 CSIR annual report details work on wheat diseases including flag smut early symptom detection, temperature effects, and environmental influences. Collaborations with the Dept of Agriculture South Australia Waite Institute Pearson and Sanders explore fallowing tillage pasture rotations to curb take all. Field tests on minerals yielded inconclusive results due to drought, while root rot studies, seed bed depth, and cutting back plants progress. Varieties Carlisle Caliph Robin Malla Exquisie Canberra show highest four year yields, and varietal growth comparisons start from earling growth onwards.

Dept. of Jculture South Australia Waite Institute Messrs Sanders Canberra

Pink Pills Rebuild Health After Middle Age Weariness

Mrs TAC of Leichhardt New South Wales says years of head aches back pain and weakness from blood loss ended after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. She reports restored strength and blood, improved vision and reduced backache and leg pains. She recommends the pills for aging sufferings and nervous exhaustion.

Dr. Williams Williams

USE GOOD SIRES. View foree. ae dlietinet ty the steel breeden shouhds ware

This fragment argues for selecting high quality sires and proper conformation to obtain top prices for a breed, condemning farmers who value only utility over quality. It warns that breeding practice affects industry standards and price outcomes, stressing that sound pedigrees and correct form ensure superior stock.

Walline

Wine at Table and Australians War Check on Wine Availability

Wine experts from Australia face hardship since the war and seek measures to ease supply. Officials hope to boost home consumption by allowing wine with meals in stores and grocers, arguing Australian products offer quality and digestibility at reasonable prices.

Unclear OCR Summary of Agriculture Department Lab Permit

Fragmentary text notes the United States Department of Agriculture and its approval of a laboratory project. Mentions Henry Wal Sall Work and efforts toward developing agricultural practices and tree growth. References Virunga as a place and seed relations, but specifics are obscured by garbled OCR.

United States Departiaicat Et Agriculter Sportier 4 Laboratory Ated Henrys

Heenzo Chest Nose and Throat Remedy Promises Savings

A readers ad touts HEENZO as a cough cold and throat remedy with internal and nasal uses. Claims include quick relief and a two shilling bottle making a pint when mixed with water.

Hearne

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