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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
3
A vivid survey of Australia's beginnings from convict days to trade and democracy. Francis Clancy traces settlement growth, labor movement rise, and Sydney’s central role while noting triumphs and failures. The lively critique praises its pulsing realism and family-reading value.
An excerpted ad touts Pink Pills as a cure for nervousness low spirits and headaches claiming to help anxious sleepless women and those with back aches managed by a rejuvenating patent remedy. The copy uses sensational praise and gendered language typical of early 20th century psychology and patent medicine advertising.
A deputation led by Mr Hey Gregory MILK urged Mr Archie Cameron to advance last year’s crop stabilization. CP and LAP members from wheat districts attended and pressed for public clarity on government plans for this year’s harvest and joint state and Commonwealth price stability. Cameron promised to submit the requests to Cabinet.
A home craft tip advises dressmakers to rub hands with a paste of oats or oatmeal powder and a weak acid powder to keep hands cool smooth and clean during sewing sessions.
Perth hosted a Moral Re Armament event at the Ave lph t Hotel with speakers including Mr Jack Walls and A Kuti Coldbeck. The address focused on moral re armament as a solution to world crisis, urging action against apathy and fear and envisioning Australia as a center for a spiritual revolution in a bid for lasting peace.
A record of parliamentary questions and ministerial replies on gold prices, wheat policy, and stabilisation. Mr Gregory asks about gold export pricing and future wheat harvest policy while Mr Spender outlines the formula for flour tax and wheat prices. Archie Cameron cites timelines for government stall, wheat takeover dates, and Western Australia acquisitions with specific dates and figures.
The author discusses strategies for Australian fruit and vegetable producers to improve export success to the Far East, stressing honest dealing, quality control, and attractive branding. He cites remarks from Mr. Hickling on labeling, market expectations in Singapore, and the need to organize publicity while reflecting on experiences traveling through Bangkok Singapore and Java.
Mr Gingery told the House that the government appointed Professor Copland to a Prices Commission to prevent price gouging and ensure fair pricing. Copland later recommended a ten percent rise in superphosphate prices. He did not doubt the rise, but admitted limited knowledge of the broader facts, and argued the tariff board should publicly hear evidence before deciding.
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