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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
9
In light wind crews maneuver 18-footers No Mistake and Irene under spinnakers in a sea harbor race. Irene finishes second behind Advance and Alruth while No Mistake drops to seventh as sailors cope with light airs and large sails.
Report outlines the failed Tanganyika groundnut project run by the Overseas Food Corporation. Original goals cleared 3,210,000 acres by 1952 with 56,920 tons in 1948 and 277,676 tons in 1949. Only 49,620 acres were planted, producing about 2,150 tons of groundnuts and 800 tons of sunflowers amid heavy rains and drought.
The Kelly Gang faces chaos as wild pigs raid an experimental farm and giraffes disrupt lines. The dispute centers on Unilever’s takeover and the Cooper Brothers audit saying proper books may not exist. Dick Plummer, Labour’s groundnut head, defends plans while promising to fix financials.
Anchored in Star Lake New York State Devlin Slate cast off his small row boat and hauled in a 70 pound lake trout.
A note from December 1, 1949 lists multiple regional newspapers including Bridgetown Advocate and North Times among various titles across the state. The compilation reflects a crowded press field with many local organs serving rural communities.
British manufacturers report no undue disturbance from American coverage of wool price rises after sterling devaluation. Substantial shipments continue and leading exporting firms hold large American orders.
The Federal Security Agency reports 1,802,895 marriages and 405,000 divorces last year, the lowest since the war. Compared with 1946, marriages fell over 2 percent and divorces declined 39 percent as society returns to normal.
Norman L. Forster of Bundarra NSW, famed Abington Aberdeen Angus stud, has died. His breeding program, built after infantile paralysis, produced world renowned stock and successful show winners at Royal Shows. His death is mourned by breeders, with latitude of Fordhouse progeny noted for Brisb ane and Sydney royal prospects.
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