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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1938

Page

4

Tung Oil Orchards Reach Gulf Border States

The article notes tung oil orchards concentrate along the Gulf borders of Florida, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi where climate and soil suit the trees. It highlights Mississippi with 75 000 acres and describes tung oil’s uses in paint varnish electrical supplies and aircraft parts. It mentions health and by product uses including a wound healing folk use and a basis fortifier similar to cottonseed meal.

Florida Texas Louisiana Mississippi U.S

Fleece Investigations on Blowfly Susceptibility

A pamphlet published by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research reports on sheep blowfly strike in relation to fleece moisture. It notes that wet fleece and skin may increase susceptibility, contrasts British and Australian views, and describes staining methods to detect fleece weathering and yolk migration along wool fibers.

Council For Scientic and Industrial Research Great Britain Leth

Long Time in Service Friesans Break Weight Record

Four Friesian-born ships in England reportedly served long in firelines producing nearly 250 tons, with combined ages over 30 years. The fleet remains productive and holds its breed claim to longevity.

England

Feeding Sheep Maintenance During Winter and Drought

The article outlines how under severe conditions livestock focus on maintenance feeding, stressing protein to protect muscles and organs. It discusses dairy cattle defenses against starvation, the role of fat reserves, and the importance of choosing protein rich or highly digestible concentrates, with notes on mineral needs and salt considerations.

Home Wheat Price Strongly Defended By Banker

The Rural Bank of New South Wales president C R McKenihan argues home price supports shield farmers from world market volatility. He notes Australia may gain stability but questions the 4s 8d target, detailing implied subsidies and comparing Germany Italy France and Canada schemes and UK policy to fix and support wheat prices.

Rural Bank of N.S.W C. R. McKenihan Australia McKerihan As & Eal Mh Germany Italy France United Kingdom Vite Kingdom United States Mr. Wallace Biueduay Asestos

Mining outputs and commodities across districts report

The field reports total mining fines and ore yields, noting gold and silver returns, salt and bone meal discussions, and prices in asbestos markets. It cites district crushings, individual mine yields, and state production totals with references to the Western Mining Corporation and various mines and regions.

Western Mining Corporation State Battery Buetville D. Cable A. Swanson Kelly Aid Marshall Dukelon George Cox Hootangi J Walton Harshour Bosworth and Gora Company Razai and Agostelli

Young Companions Club Seeks Christmas Cover Stories

Uncle Hugh invites readers to send jokes riddles and tales for a bumper Christmas cover while praising members for letters jokes and tennis notes. The issue features letters from Pearl Betty Jack Frank Eileen Kathleen Ruth and others and notes on theatre rebuilding and clubs.

Sama Dulyalbin Betty Tam Muriel Jack Page Jack Perth Frank Affleck Wilga Frank Teater Sen Eileen Uncle Hugh United Prese Ltd Haystrest Hugh

Monthly Report of September 1988 Battery Incidents

Utilities ledger cites September 1988 events at Bamboo Creek Pootgardie Cue Kalgworlie Laverton Marble Har Meekatharns Mi Ida Nersetwa. Manda Payee Wink Beak Hill Lapstone Vale crash W87lons. SASS Hives valued at £1,154,022. Australian currency £40,627. Clean-up value £10,643.8.

Bamboo Creek Pootgardie Kalgworlie Laverton Marble Har Meekatharns Mi Ida Nersetwa Manda Payee Wink Beak Hill Lapstone Vale

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