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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
3
An old advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills restore energy and blood flow for sleepless, tired readers. It touts improved nerves and mood, stronger vitality, and warns against ongoing weariness. The copy urges readers to buy at chemists and stores.
Practical guidance on plough setting to reduce draught and fuel use, urging farmers to follow simple rules. Advises district instructors and neighbors for help, and notes hydrogen peroxide as a parasite remedy for dogs. Reports on poultry temperatures affecting egg fertility and hatch rates, and fence protection for haystacks. Also notes borax treatment reducing grapefruit storage loss.
The State Government Insurance Office announces compulsory third party motor vehicle insurance from July 1. Certificates of Insurance will be needed to obtain a license, with easy access at Metropolitan Traffic Offices and other licensing authorities. The office publishes a brochure outlining the Act’s main features, available on request.
War Cabinet orders a civilian butter ration reduction of 2 ounces per week across Australia due to lower dairy production, drought, labor shortages, farm herd sales, and high beef prices. Authorities warn exports to the UK affect domestic supplies and urge alternative fats to supplement the diet.
The thirteenth annual report of the Pemberton Warren Trout Acclimatisation Society outlines plans to expand to a full scale operation producing 1,000,000 trout ova annually. Government support funds plant costs while purchasers handle transport and release. The society seeks co operation from road boards private waterowners and locals to stock waters with fry yearlings and eventually grow into stable trout populations.
A plan urges road and water boards to finance stocking trout in streams and reservoirs to supply sport and improve water quality. It promotes Rainbow and Brown trout, notes their environments, and invites interested parties to contact the Pemberton-Warren Trout Acclimatisarian Society for details and a full report.
The text notes that since August last year clothing coupons in Germany have been suspended and civilians can replace worn clothing with improvised garments. It mentions European shortages, rough substitutes, and comparisons to food rationing, describing grantee needs and the difficulty of obtaining adequate attire amid wartime constraints.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a World War II era scene in Poland with blamed German occupation and a death toll. The report asserts only seven people were freed while roughly twenty four thousand died or went missing, with several transferred to camps during the Oswheeny event.
Chicago Daily News correspondent in London Helen Kirkpatrick notes cross parties share basic support for empire amid wartime strain. She argues imperial unity remains vital, contrasting American liberalism with British imperial policy and wartime austerity.
Industrial note touts Bristow Master Pin as major advancement in sheep shearing. Inventor Bristow claims the device halves tool wear, doubles shear rate, and reduces maintenance by aligning with new tension standards. Endorsements from shearers and engineers highlight reduced vibration and easier cutting across dark wool and dirty fleece. NSW and New Zealand distributors cited with selling details.
The article lists approved insurers under the 1943 Motor Vehicle Third Party Insurance Act in Western Australia. It explains that from July 1 renewals must be with an approved insurer or their agent, and directs applicants to obtain policies and certificates. A roster of member insurers, including Fire and Accident Underwriters Association of WA and others, is provided with guidance to apply early and ensure correct vehicle classification, premium, and duties are paid to the insurer in Perth or via district agents.
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