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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1947

Page

11

Australia’s Jet Engine Path Signals Technological Lead

The editorial argues Australia’s involvement in jet engine development marks a broader shift toward technological progress as the path to economic well being. It credits American industry for driving high output and peace through power, while highlighting Australia’s growing tech voice despite its small population and noting Dr Evatt’s stature in world affairs.

Australia Americas Dr. Evatt

French cook plans private dinner of forty snails

Georges Tongre a French born Sydney chef prepares forty snails as a hors d oeuvre for a private dinner. He stored the snails in a gallon jar with lettuce and plans a four day lettuce soak then a day of salt to clean and flavor them. He may roast or boil and serve with white wine sauce.

Sydney Georges Tongre Georges France Ory

Florida girls draw crowd with snake display at White House

Two Sarasota girls aged 11 visited the White House last month with snakes including an indigo snake and a 6 ft constrictor wrapped around a neck. State guards kept onlookers back as the girls urged the public to see that most snakes are harmless and useful for controlling rats and mice.

Sarasota Florida White House

Married couple sought for household duties and supervision

Position suitable for a married couple with wife as cook and housekeeper and husband to assist with child supervision. Wages total £7 per week plus board and lodging. Further particulars obtainable from the undersigned.

Disconnected Worry: Early Prefrontal Lobotomy Report

Medical science reports a method to relieve worry by prefrontal lobotomy. Dr James Watts notes two thirds success in 530 operations over ten years. Three groups improved: schizophrenics, involutional melancholics, and chronically anxious patients.

James Watts Watts

Bright Spark Catches Fish With Light At Sea

In Japan Dr. Tadayoshi Sasaki describes a light based fishing method. A V shaped underwater beacon and a line of bulbs lure fish toward a net then a final beam draws them inside. The sequential darkness of lights serves as a night time trap.

Japan Tadayoshi Sasaki Tokio Institute of Physical and Chemical Research Dr. Sasaki Com Chas

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