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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 20, 1942

Page

3

Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions And Roofed With Lost Opportunities

Irregular dense text fragments discuss iron and steel, a story about Sonu, and a future program led by an organizer named Rab. The passage mentions production, economical bases, Eastern States concerns, and hopes of wealth from deposits, implying a cautious forecast of industrial and political movements without clear events or dates.

Hell Sue Yanini Res Geocen Betanes Iran Hunferin Apes

Population problem in Australia and industrial shift debate

A caustic discussion contrasts population growth with industrial needs. The author cites Australia and Britain to argue that overseas populations and imports affect domestic labor, wealth, and fashion. The piece weighs tradition, demand for goods, and the value of skilled labor against emerging urban and drafting pressures, warning of economic strain if policy lags.

Infant Health Notes On Proper Posture And Footwear

Sister R M Nicholson summarizes infant health guidance on posture and foot care. Emphasis is on encouraging active play, proper weight bearing, and correct shoe fitting with pliable flexible soles. Recommendations include two-strap shoes, welted styles when possible, and avoiding tight or high heels to support growing feet.

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Butter Price Debate Triggers Government Review in Australia

Government and industry officials in Australia discuss butter price rises after wartime cost increases. Minister Mie Larkin and Professor Copland chair hearings evaluating supply, wages, and marketing costs, with calls to adjust farmer and retailer margins while ensuring stable butter availability amid postwar demand and shortages.

Australia Penwil Rie Midister Mie Larkin Tug Costomy Hoa Fan Hale _athan Waltly Lesuler Drosithan Awetral Bartymens Copland Woris Mentior Hichmond Nsw Seenensor Industey Hutter Ymdastes Weil Tyare Ices Tien

Bibles for USA Army Players in Testaments Drive

The U S Army and allied groups plan to distribute over one million pocket-size Testaments to troops. A foreword by President Roosevelt praises Bible reading for service members as a source of wisdom and strength across diverse faiths and origins.

Ine U2 Army Aumne Roosevelt Rai

Milkman Affair Sparks Domestic Row

A fragment from a colonial era column presents a humorous exchange between a mistress and her maidservant. The mistress teases about a milkman, while the maid dismisses the threat, claiming the milkman is already engaged to her.

Judex column reflects on wartime reporting and rumor spread

A reader letter from Judex questions journalism during wartime, noting rapid events, the danger of unverified rumors, and the need to learn from experience. He argues that observers and editors must move beyond old traditions, accept responsibility for errors, and avoid sensational conclusions while recalling a barroom anecdote about misidentified news.

Singapore Ian

Professor of Chemistry Demonstration Sparks Class Debate

A chemistry professor tests acid properties by dropping a half-crown into a glass of seid. A student asks if it will dissolve. the professor prompts the class to explain why it won’t dissolve. The exchange reveals confusion and humor among the learners in a light classroom moment.

Worried Nerves and Sleeplessness Promised Relief

A disjointed paragraph describes someone anxious and sleepless with nerves run down. Mentions remedies and names such as Willian Plies and Alun Wilding, with references to reviving and revitalising effects. Overall, it reads like a fragmented appraisal of nervous tension and a suggested remedy.

Rently Depepsord Wallae Willian Ryan Alun

Wheat in the Diet in Wartime Australia Appeal

A wartime broadside urges rationing and substitution to save meat and fuel, promoting 100 percent whole wheat as bread, coffee, and meals. Lectures and letters from across the state advocate using coarse ground wheat, rissoles, and porridge to reduce meat reliance while maintaining nutrition.

Aves Western Australia Sears

Wheat to build up health of the people urged

The article urges trying wheat as a means to improve public health noting families have reduced chemists’ bills and dental issues among children. It claims fresh meat and red raw foods are eaten less often and emphasizes the benefit of dietary change for the nation’s health.

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