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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1938
Page
3
All prizes in the Perth Cup Lottery will be paid in full. The 1939 draw totals £20,000 with prizes of £7,000 for the first horse drawer and £2,000 for the second, £1,000 for the third, plus other shares. Tickets are on sale everywhere, hall tickets 2 shillings 6 pence each.
Short courses for visiting residents run January 14 to 21 at the University of Western Australia Crawley campus. Lectures cover Education, Modern Literature, Foreign Policy Past and Present, and The Chemical Aspects of Peace and War. Fees are 7/6 per course with six lectures minimum, lodging at Lieveniy residence arranged through Mr. B. Newton secretary Adult Education.
Two reports released last week accuse government policy of neglecting health and education. The Heathcote Mental Home and Claremont facilities are criticized for poor care and underfunded mental health services, while the Education Select Committee highlights inadequate rural schooling and hospital plans. Government defends finances, amid public pressure for reform and accountability.
The Australian export price index fell from 130 in early 1937 to 107 in early 1937 and 10 in the third quarter. Bank of New South Wales president Robert W. Gillespie urged diversification of production at the annual meeting to offset declining prices. He noted wheat prices fall could be offset by complementary livestock production such as pigs sheep and fat lambs.
During a heated discussion the adequacy of public spending is questioned with emphasis on essential services for the mentally ill and country children. Critics argue funds favor metropolitan trolley services and civil servant retirements while education and welfare lag, amid calls to bolster secondary industry and curb low overseas prices.
National Party secretary notes the Moseley inquiry highlights weak care of the mentally ill in Western Australia. The Premier replaces Chief Secretary Kitson after Moseley’s findings, with criticism of funding delays and transport costs at Claremont facilities amid an election approach.
Lovers of wool merature are well catered for in Grits for a Friend a short book of poems by Rose Marie Twenty poems in wich originality of thought and an appreciation of rhyme and rhythm combine to make this publication an ideal Christmas gift Copies can be obtained from Mes C Vickers The Lilacs Capelaya moderate price See advertises went in Our Readers Market Place columns
A summary of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research experiments on sheep nutrition. The Bulletin 124 reports ALW Felice finds that sheep fed higher doses of certain phosphates showed initial growth equal to standard intake, later weight gain declined, and health worsened. Consumption of the studied phosphate did not yield expected gains.
A garbled passage describes a lecture by Mr Barrett on European wildlife and rivers near Grer Creek. It notes observers noting changes in river banks and wildlife, with mentions of unique species and the impact on local fauna. The text contains many unreadable words and misprints.
Beneficial to mankind wine is praised as healthy and vigorous since early medical practice. Orlando wines are celebrated for healthful qualities, variety, and distinctive rich tone, stocked to enhance Christmas atmosphere and public celebrations with reliable quality from their vineyards.
The piece argues the true Christmas spirit lies in denying self and easing sorrow rather than feasting and gift giving. It urges real good deeds bring lasting happiness, noting the spirit arrives when acts of charity illuminate hearts and align with Christian principles.
The poultry industry relies on kerosene powered incubators with capacities from 400 to 1000 chicks, used across Australia. Reliability is crucial as kerosene heating systems are central. each unit features its own control to prevent breakdowns and ensure steady operation.
In this field great progress has been made and various types of lamps are available. Small domestic lamps with Wick or pressure fuel, powerful incandescent pressure the Roadlight and searchlight projectors of 20,000 candle power.
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