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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1939

Page

5

Big Petroleum Reserves Grow With New Oil Finds

Proved crude oil reserves in the United States reach historic highs as 1841 million barrels were added last year despite a production of 1213 million. Deeper wells and continued exploration suggest reserves will keep rising, with untapped territories worldwide offering potential. The note cautions against sensational exhaustion reports while acknowledging vast future supplies.

United States America

Hampton Timber and Hardware Pty Ltd Builds Perth Presence

The Hampton Timber and Hardware Pty. Ltd. operating from 74 Wellington Street, Perth, is a young building supplier expanding quickly. It carries a wide range of timber and builders’ supplies with a modern mill, and staff includes designers ready to prepare plans and offer advice.

The Hampton Timber & Hardware Pty. Ltd Wellington Street Perth

Builders showcase weatherboard homes in Swanbourne

Prospective home builders note a company that has designed and erected two charming weatherboard residences in Swanbourne along with other projects in various districts. The firm presents itself as a specialist in all building types and invites inquiries and free advisory staff access.

Swanbourne

Primary Producers' Annual Conference Opens July 18

The annual conference of the Primary Producers' Association will commence on Tuesday July 18. Mc Teasdale's presidential address will be broadcast from Station 6AM at 1140 that morning. The speaker has devoted 27 years to primary industry problems and will share his considered opinions on vital issues shaping the state's agricultural future.

The Primary Producers’ Association Mc Teasdale

Readers Market Place Ad Rates and Coverage Summary

An editorial note describes Readers Market Place offering readers space to buy and sell items across twenty five regional newspapers. It outlines how adverts inform buyers, the display ad process, and general rate information with a promise of public notice in the listed papers.

Univad Press Way Street Wiros Sma Aml Alway Ts Uso Eastern Recorder Mallerberrin Toodtay Herald Bridgetown Advocate Bridgetown Manjimup Mail Geazier & Miner Leamera Avon Argus Cunderdin Mullezewa Mail Morava Ballida-Wongan

F Fox and Co Estate and Mortgage Agents Ad

Established over 20 years firm offers estate business hotel marine mortgage and general commissions. Rents collected prompt settlements. To sell or buy on us rely.

F. Fox & CO Financial General Commission

For Sale Country People Delco Electric Light Item

For sale home improvement items and a brick residence in Victoria Park area. Delco Electric Light from General Motors offered with details available through Mrs. E. W. Taylor in Bridgetown. Residential property features include tiled roof, high location, tram access, school, wired sleep-out, large garage, cement paths, cash price £2000 with part payment possible, other properties considered.

General Motors Victoria Park

Local Produce Price List at Burekup

Navels and Lemons offered at 5 shillings per dozen. Potatoes 10 shillings per cwt. Seed potatoes 1 pound per bag. Pumpkins 5 shillings 6 pence per bag. Sold by T. A. Dungey, Burekup.

T. A. Dungey Burekup

The Avenging Hand

In the tense scene Petrie reports unseen guests and ghostly effects at Conders House. Grain, Jarvis, and Sybella confront fear and guilt as Petrie’s warning about guardians, debts, and a looming March plan intertwine with Hilary’s impending departure and Mr Lestrange’s visit.

Jarvis Grain Petrie Erim Lestrange Conders House Mr. Lestrange Pilary Emee Sybella Hilary Grey Dartmoor

Poison plants studied show soda bush harms sheep

Investigations for the Australian Wool Board reveal soda bush Threlkeldia proceriflora as a poisonous plant for sheep in Queensland. Two other plants, dog wood and tape vine, were deemed harmless in six months of testing. The report highlights colorfully the seriousness of poison-plant losses in central-west Queensland.

Australian Wool Board Queensland Central-West Queensland Department of Agriculture and Stock Coelospermum Reticulatium

Poisonous plants tested in stock feeding studies

Feeding tests on bottle tree caustic euphorbia eremo phila and broom bush pimelea trichostachya yielded negative results. Tests on euphorbia drummondii, solanum terrum, datura strumonium, and ipomoea calabra were also negative with further work planned. Chemical studies noted nitrate in mint weed salvia reflexa and hydrocyanic acid testing on peach leaf poison bush. overall, nitrate and nitrite poisoning risks are highlighted with oxygen transport disruption as the fatal mechanism.

Claremont Queensland New South Wales Asclepias Carassavica

Taxpayers' Association of Western Australia LTD Achieves Large Refunds

The Taxpayers' Association of Western Australia LTD reports 21 years of activity since 1918 and claims refunds of over £125,000 for its members. Services include returns preparation, assessments checks, department inquiries, and recovery of British income tax for Australian residents.

the Taxpayers’ Association OF W.A. Ltd

Menzies Arrives in Perth for Eight Day WA Visit

Prime Minister Menzies accompanied by Defence and Customs ministers and the Assistant Minister for Commerce arrives in Perth by plane for an eight day Western Australia tour. He will address at Anzac House and attend civic receptions in Fremantle and Kalgoorlie, visiting Narrogin Wagin Katanning and other centres.

Defence A. Street Customs J. N. Lawson Commerce P. A. M. McBride RB. G. Menzies Perth Mr. Menzies Western Australia Mesdames Menzies Lawson McBride Capitol Theatre Anzac House Fremantle Menzies Northam Narrogin Wagin Katanning 2A Returned Soldiers’ League Kalgoorlie Asi Geraldton West Great Southern Bunbury Bridgetown Manjiniup Albany Mt. Barker Kata

Call for Spiritual and Moral Re-armament Speech

Mrs Newville Chamberlain addressed the Congress of the Associated Country Women of the World on June 8 1999 praising spiritual values of life and the universal Spirit that transcends race creed and religion, uniting people.

Women OF the World Congress of the Associated Country Women of the World Newville Chamberlain

Women of the world urged to spread love and peace

A conference closing message urges individuals to carry home universal love and cooperation. Fra Michelet calls for practical Christian work and global citizenship starting with families, mothers, and communities. Baroness Schroeder performs a song embodying the shared civic spirit and publication plans are announced.

Fra Michelet Congress Fru Michelet Baroness Schroeder AJCW Will Reed Margaret Cropper Haroness Schroeder

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