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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
11
Two residents report a spectral figure seen near French Island four miles off the coast. The visitor, described as a floating ghost haunting the area for a century, allegedly caused a hunter’s horse to throw him as it drifted against the wind toward the ground.
The piece links higher wages to rising prices, calling inflation a dog chasing its tail. It argues a coordinated effort by governments, economists, workers, and producers is needed to shape Australia's economic future, interwoven with personal anecdotes about ghost stories from French Island and local farming life.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a celebratory blitz in Washington and New Jersey centers on a price spiral beer concept. Sam’s venture gains traction with early drinkers, despite opposition from rivals who remove neon signs. The idea spreads via distributors and a Brooklyn brewer, attracting increasing daily trade.
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