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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
11
The article notes the Federal Government and unions eyeing a minimum female wage. It stresses the Arbitration Court must decide if women in industry receive a full male rate or a reduced share. It praises hardworking women on farms and in remote areas, praising improvements while condemning platitudes.
In south east England Romney Marsh farmers resist Agriculture Minister Williams by vowing to defend 50 000 acres slated for nationalisation. Marshmen describe the land as their birthright and mutter of revolt while employing amateur film makers to publicise their case and rally support among locals.
Advice poem extols careful shopping by mothers to save every penny. It promotes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for colds and a guide to smart purchases, framing frugal habits and wise choices for families.
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