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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
8
In San Antonio Adrian Querrinot intervened with a man he believed was drunk. The man claimed his wallet and 156 dollars were taken. Nearby, two boys played after school and, when teachers arrived, stood still as improvised goalposts, lamenting they could not play.
A rapid tour of notable small inventors and everyday ideas that yielded wealth. From bobby pins to reinforced bags and barbed wire, the piece highlights how simple improvements, clever patents, and persistence can turn modest sparks into fortune. It also notes missteps and serendipity in the invention process.
The Bank of New South Wales has long promoted wool industry development, describing it as the backbone of Australia’s economy for more than a century.
A speaker recalls discovering water in Ubis house after years of ignorance. She explains fetching water there because she believed the kitchen spout was dry for washing. The remark reflects a practical overlook and daily life concern.
The Country Party celebrates a decisive federal election result aligning with a Country Party Liberal Coalition. President Mrs P. P. Thorn says the win defeats Labor and halts a socialistic plan, noting strong non Labor support but no Moore or Canning win. The party claims strongest non Labor vote in many regions and vows to extend influence despite some electorates close to Labor boundaries.
Melbourne reports General Motors raises factory and retail prices across several models. The 645, 12 bh. sedan, Velox sedan, and Velox van see notable increases with Eng £686 to £730. A managing director cites higher material costs from devaluation and rising labor costs as the cause.
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