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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
3
Malaya’s Chinese and Malay communities expressed support for the war in broadcasts. A Chinese speaker urged realization that Nazi tyranny must be beaten, while Malay leaders stressed unity with the Empire in fighting the enemy. Maltese troops were praised for their overseas service and determination to defend their heritage by joining the Allied war effort.
Britain mobilizes parashots as a rapid army component. patrols formed from volunteers respond to the War Office appeal. Mobile columns reinforce for widespread roads and countryside coverage. Troops are trained and equipped, serving alongside regular forces and territorial armies.
Fragmented tract covers Malay Prince's bition and farming guidance with focus on soil health, rubbish growth, fallow management, and spring cultivation timing. Includes advice on harrowing, rail iron use, mulching, seed rotation, and timing for May planting amid weather and ground conditions. References to agricultural figures and regional practices.
An excerpt reflects on profitable litter crops, agricultural practices, and how harvest timing affects returns. It discusses how dormant dormancy and weather conditions influence yields, the risks of delays, and the balance between cultivation effort and ultimate profits, citing insights from the Journal of Agriculture in South Australia.
Annual meeting of Great Boulder Proprietary G M Ltd held in London with terse remarks on activity and demand. Shareholders unanimously approved the chair's address and a formal motion for the year, endorsing leadership and future measures amid high interest from investors.
Agricul ture official notes that pastures for saline soils were inspected last year on several lots in the Wheatbelt. Perennial saltbush varieties showed good growth after rains, with saltbush and phalaris tuberosa performing best on heavier soils. Trials suggest mixtures including perennial veldt grass and other species may suit first watering, though some species declined over summer.
A reader from Thorn reports relief after using Be Willams Pink Pills for nerves. She describes becoming less tired, clearer in mind, and more energetic, noting improved cheek color and vitality after taking the pills. She credits the product with lifting worry and restoring daily function.
Park land and estate agency at 42 Albany Road Victoria Park advertises a corner position property in the good part of Victoria Park. The notice highlights sale terms and contact details for the listing.
Fragmented OCR shifts focus to spiritual sentiment amid wartime effort. Mentions energy, money, and research framing national mobilization. References individuals and groups in a jumbled, unclear narrative about engineering forces and communal duty.
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