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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1945
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR describes fatigue in middle age and mentions various tonics and elixirs. It references actors like Saeed ExCtuty cade de bere, nerves, blood tonics, and vague medical claims, with garbled phrases about remedies and chemists.
Thomas Dunn Robertson a 49 year old Waverley New South Wales inventor and former light horse signaller in the last war created a reflecting device used on rubber dinghies to signal rescuers. The system uses a mirror and screen to flash sun signals visible up to twenty miles away aiding air and sea rescue. Official congratulations have followed its success.
A partial notice notes Lieut Frank B Walker a naval officer and journalist connected to The Sydney Herald and The Heart of Oak project. It mentions wartime broadcasts, stories by Australian writers, and Walker's role in compiling and observing naval life during 1940s.
Special correspondent notes France’s renewed friendliness toward England as a significant political shift. The London Times observer says the mood signals a broader reemergence of France into freedom, seen as both treason and evasion in international sentiment.
The Department of Agriculture announces a Dairy Science Course to be held at Bunbury during the fortnight leading up to May 1. Operatives seeking qualification in dairy chemistry testing, butter making, and cream grading must attend, with instruction directed by the Superintendent of Dairying. Courses include cream grading, milk testing, butter rendering, cheese making, and related dairy techniques led by named instructors. Applications are invited for those wishing to join the course.
Two young travelers aged 13 and 14 completed a 110 mile journey across the North Island of New Zealand. They used a pony trap built from scavenged parts and a small pony, camping with swaggie style meals. They trusted friendly farmers for lodging and left Palmerston North for Lake Taupo and back with a small cash balance.
Disorder across districts reports of broken fittings and missing metal parts. Officials note dozens of screw losses and damaged fixtures from various sites including public structures. Community leaders call for security patrols and material recovery efforts.
An argument contrasts Sovietism with democratic ideals, noting government that includes freedom of thought, religion, and representation by the people. The text warns that regimes lacking these principles differ from democratic norms and may dominate conquered nations.
A wartime summary notes Russia paid a heavy price for war materiel after Hitler’s invasion. The report, dated June 22, 1941, cites U.S. General Somervell saying Russia’s losses included about 4,200,000 killed and substantial material destruction by the early summer.
The article describes methods to poison fowls by tar on a roof and by applying crude creosote to hen roosts. It notes that birds burned on contact may die or abandon the roosts, with the saying once bitten twice shy.
The Atts Army and Navy are spending millions on rocket development with limited weapons impact. By Q1 the Navy aims to allocate about 10 million dollars for rocket ammunition and related items, while broader funds go toward amphibious ducks and submarine defense efforts.
A fragment discusses whether true economic freedom exists in the United States with many employers in contrast to a single dominant employer. It cites a Russia reference and quotes Chamber of Commerce president Hrie AL Johnston on the topic.
The Australian Potato Committee outlines wartime to postwar measures for potato supply. Increased plantings from 98,000 to 182,000 acres and output to about 69,000 tons are noted, with price stabilisation and rationing considerations, distribution via primary and secondary merchants, and potential export prospects to Ceylon.
Adelaide tests on Geraldton wax leaf oil yielded four chemical compounds with potential drug attributes. Experiments used four ounces of leaf extract, noting promising results and potential medical value. Fremantle council discusses water and port issues affecting shipping, plus Australia’s education and teacher shortages amid postwar planning.
Fragmented text discusses education funding and the role of Commonwealth and state governments. It asserts education as a flow of prosperity and a core responsibility, referencing figures and national ideals while noting political boundaries and funding stakes.
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