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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
2
Article argues for grazing pigs over pen confinement to produce leaner pork and bacon. It notes bred stock for light porkers or baconers, advantages of pasture for health, and drawbacks of intensive penning including need for proper buildings and drains and extra labor.
Review of Fremantle Trotting Cup splits by division highlights likely bets. Lady Watheroo leads division one with Princess Claredo and Miss Tarena in contention. Rare Derby, Red Bay, Black Yamna and Red Runner head division two. Fifth division centers on Black Bertha as favorite, with Desert March and Glen Wilfred as others. Descriptions cover form at Gloucester Park Richmond Park and recent wins such as Geraldton and W.A. Trotting Cup events.
Fragmentary text describes a maritime saga about shipwrecks near remote islands in 1625. It mentions the Batavia and Marmble ships, treasure legends, piracy, loyalty, and a voyage of Hat Wien si HUF seeking treasure. The prose cites Milvotny Union research and adventurous voyages in a remote archipelago.
Agricultural notes praise paddock piggery for lean growth, pasture feeding, soil fertility benefits, and low labor needs. Rotation and movable equipment ease worm control and maintenance under Australian conditions. Also mentions Merredin Handicap horse results and Derby prospects for Red Runner and Mareche.
Moonee Valley selections include Intrepid Uricester Kop Malden and Golds Sut Hind mare Redeca Amour Tranmullan Trial Handicap. Other contenders listed: Foreigners Serey Cronin William Reid Fares Fame Caldemmere Wandicap. Tote notes show Beepietuee and Token Manashaw among entrants with highweights and field notes.
At the W A Turf Club summer meeting the main events include a Park Handicap likely to be won by topweights, the Blackwood Plate with select geldings, and a Carnival Stakes restricted to Maiden two year olds with special weights declared. The Summer Handicap and Murray Welter races are open contests for seven furlongs.
An 19th century veterinary note explains cow pox as a contagious febrile disease with teat eruptions and a nine day incubation. It describes the stages from vesicular lesions to scabs, and details vaccination origins, treatment with tinctures and ointments, and preventive herd isolation to avoid spread among milkers.
An old advertisement touts Wrigley's chewing gum as preventing tooth decay by reaching gaps toothbrushes miss and stimulating lymph flow. It claims gum aids digestion and promotes bright, healthy teeth and long lasting oral health, naming flavors like Peppermint and Juicy Fruit.
Holiday resorts advertise Jass accommodation, shooting, golf, tennis, and a dull range of storey stocked goods. Cool drinks available and furnished maisons for lease. Proprietress Leitch promotes a varied leisure package with indoor and outdoor activities.
Robertson Mullens Ltd presents the 25th edition of The Australian Gardener. The book improves on past editions with better illustrations and modernised content. It provides concise, practical guidance for the home gardener, aiding quick access for busy readers.
An evocative note on Western Australia island life describes voyage by schooner, the scarce fresh water, bird life, and oysters. The piece highlights a multi faceted diamond called Sailor men’s Ghosts, mined by a skilled explorer who narrates discoveries with enthralling detail.
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