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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1948
Page
9
An immersion suit demonstrated at Farnborough in England fits into the collar pocket of a Mae West life jacket. The tiny suit impressed observers with its compact design suitable for aircrew emergencies.
Dr Horace Smithy a 34 year old surgeon at the Medical College of South Carolina unveils two new heart surgery tricks. He designed a valvactome to cut scar tissue from rheumatic fever and uses procaine to control dangerous spasms. Betty Lee Woolridge, once emaciated at 85 pounds, improves after treatment and hopes for better heart function.
In Bar Harbor Maine Dr Clarrence C Little announced a controversial claim about de bat eer wil jump on. The odd statement drew attention from locals and sparked discussion about medical credibility and eccentric pronouncements.
Fragmentary report notes a troubled Liverpool cooperative store led by a manager. A married couple with five children are mentioned in a letter, indicating difficulties within the Co-Op. The text references hardware and various terms suggesting organizational strain and internal issues.
Premier McLarty voiced displeasure at the Royal Family visit in 1949 and urged arrangements for them to view Western Australia’s country districts. He argued the real Australia lies beyond the metropolitan area, highlighting wool regions and food production as key showcases.
The notice in Perth announces a 62,500 share issue to provide £131,500 to complete the Mountain View Mine option at Day Dawn. Shares are offered to holders of register as of 13 March and must be exercised by 22 March 1948 with allotment possible after 22 March. The Mountain View is part of the Great Fingall region, near Day Dawn in the Murchison goldfield.
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