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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1947
Page
9
One minute editorial notes Western Australia will host Field Marshal Montgomery for three days. He voices fatigue with wars and urges ordinary people to act to prevent another war, arguing civilization depends on outlawing war for all time.
The piece notes Australia relies on about 1.16 million tons of petrol annually, about 12 tankers monthly, plus diesel and fuel oils. It analyzes 1939 and 1947 world oil tanker tonnage, highlighting Britain, the United States, Norway, and other nations, and cites U.S. restrictions and wartime fleet changes affecting global supplies.
The verse fragment laments fear and fret and urges tolerance and kindness. It hints at enduring faults in judgment and regrets while softly praising a cure labeled as great peppermint. The lines blend moral didacticism with playful word choices and nostalgic rhythm.
An English advertisement lists Johnson's chemicals and photo products including developing tanks, acids, fixers, color tints, and timing calculators. It promotes 25 mm and 45 mm Johnson developing tanks, Endureere film packs, tripods, and various brands with delivery timelines and prices, from H. E. Sainsbury & Co. in London.
A Jackson Mississippi waitress Diana Guance aged 30 attacked her boss with a wheeningue pie after days of stress. She was fired and charged with assault saying the act gave her soul satisfaction.
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