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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1946
Page
3
A fragmentary domestic advice piece discusses kitchen tips and household chores. It covers making old wringers last longer, parsley preparation, coffee or starch aids, cleaning methods, yellowing whitening soap, ventilation for windows, keeping vegetables fresh, and a Salvation Army relief note linked to a Home Front Appeal.
NSW entomologists report exploratory DDT trials on pests across crops including potato moth cabbage aphid onion thrips and tomato mite. Results show 2 per cent DDT dust and emulsions offer strong control in some cases but not universally, with ongoing evaluation and comparisons to other insecticides amid future Australia assessments.
The Prime Minister states that 1946 will see continued rationing of wheat for stock feed with allocation maintained to ensure fair share. He notes 30,000,000 bushels of wheat allocated for stock feed, tighter controls amid better food position and increased availability of other grains and hay. Substantial subsidies and guaranteed flour prices accompany the plan to keep feed affordable.
An overseas BBC broadcast recaps wartime secrecy and British invention that aided the European victory. It recalls VE Day imagery, jokes about hitler missed buses, and wartime morale notes from readers and travelers abroad.
Plan now for peacetime farming with focus on marketing, farm labor, and efficient production. Director Simons urges continued nutrition, development of farmer cooperatives, cautious investment in land and equipment, and proactive planning for home and farm building repairs. War veterans should aid farm cleanups, improve soil, conserve crops, and repurpose wartime assets for peacetime use. Maintain leadership in agricultural policy.
A Salvation Army appeal requests 430,000 to expand its city services aiding babies mothers youth the elderly and vulnerable groups. The appeal emphasizes behind the scenes service and community support with donations urged via Home Proud Appeal 16 ISANQ Rox E22 GPO Perth.
Public notice claims a modern scientific method can stop desire for liquor and mentions an almost instantaneous effect. It invites readers to send a stamped envelope for details to G.P.O. Box 684, Perth.
Reports a new British breakthrough curing bacterial endocarditis using penicillin in trials with the London Research Council. Twelve patients left hospital infection free, with Professor Biggar noting earlier outcomes would have been fatal within two years. Also covers Japan’s war timeline and the Lord Mayor’s Appeal for food in Britain.
London readers hear criticism from stallholders and top makers over a proposed joint body funded by British, Australian, New Zealand and African governments to market dominion wool clips and absorb wartime stocks from July 1945. No policy details or firm plans are public yet. Rumors suggest auctions may restart in July and imports seek freedom for buyers to source wool as they did in recent months.
Government data show 112 wheat varieties listed with only 12 exceeding 15,000 acres. Leading three accounted for about 70 percent of sown area. Bungulla gains prominence, rising to one seventh of planned sowing. Bacubia and Gluchil remain popular, Merredin overtaken by Beneubbin. War years cut areas, but variety popularity held steady.
British industry targets reduce orders as the Numfeld Organimmitton reports total exports valued at £7,200,000. The plan aims to boost foreign market shipments through 1944 with weekly shipments tied to export demand, while Britain resumes normal production for civilian needs.
Fragmentary text describes a medical remedy restoring red blood cells and normal vitality. It mentions William Pink and a product or treatment named Flake Sapo, implying relief from worry and fatigue. The readable content hints at a medical patent or advertisement tone with therapeutic claims.
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