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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 06, 1948

Page

9

Vast timber wealth in New Guinea mountains noted

New Guinea forests hold valuable timbers such as red cedar with cedars reaching 120 feet and girths of 16 feet. The New Guinea walnut supplies flooring and veneers, while cannot be shipped cheaply due to rugged terrain. Experts foresee possible industrial use including newsprint and alcohol if transport costs decline.

New Guinea Australia Owen-Stanley Range C. F. Lane- Poole Manly

Unsuccessful in Palo Alto Velma ODay injures police

Velma ODay 100 pounds in Palo Alto reacts to police questioning by kicking an officer sending three to hospital one officer suffers a broken rib others receive injuries including a cigarette jab to the eye.

Palo Alto California Velma O'Day

Melbourne Westerners Invite WA Visitors to Social Gatherings

Melbourne Westerners and Westralian Assoc in Melbourne invite Western Australian visitors to join monthly social assemblies. President is J. A. Wyss of 82 Gladstone Street Kew. Office holder Charlie Tyson and brother Tony are noted. Socials and dances attract many visitors and residents.

Westralian Assoc Melbourne J. A. Wyss Gladstone-st. Kew Vic Charlie Tyson Tony

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