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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1947
Page
9
The piece argues Communist influence disrupted 200000 bales of wool worth £10 million, condemning self elected groups that override the people's will. It says only weather disasters or parliamentary decisions can halt exports, urging legitimate electoral control over national economic actions.
The Australian Wood Board sought a sheep crook for an instructional film. Four crooks are cited in Australia, mainly Sydney, plus one in Melbourne owned by Mrs West. A Glasgow Herald gossip note described crook making, and a century old London gift arrived by air to Sydney after customs formalities.
Michael Frawley, a 58 year old Sydney pensioner, showcases a replaceable heel-tip system designed to fit both men’s and women’s shoes. The device uses a metal bar and groove to allow quick changes, with a steel plate preventing leather wear. He estimates mass production at 64 a pair, though boot repairers may resist adoption.
A brief item notes a dog related incident in Elizabeth with unclear details. The report references a person named Newcorned and a person or entity John in connection to the event. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
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