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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
3
The article laments high apple prices, notes surplus from halted exports, and urges buying apples while praising quality. It also lightly mocks the earthquake and criticizes Charles Lindbergh’s shifting reputation while comparing him to Kingsford Smith in bold, era-tinged commentary.
A conference of twenty four unions in Victoria has resolved to demand equal pay. Delegates warn that wage disparities persist across trades and urge immediate action and policy changes to ensure parity.
A cow was found starved to death at Jacky's Creek near Grafton New South Wales tied to a tree by its tail. Robert McLennan found the animal in a pad dock corner on his property. The cow had twisted its tail to drive off flies, knotting it around a sapling until a deep trench formed as it pulled to escape.
The article discusses early diagnosis and prompt treatment of cattle illnesses. It emphasizes careful monitoring, timely veterinary advice, appropriate remedies, and good feeding to prevent complications and losses. It warns against delaying care and recommends stock of veterinary supplies for sudden needs.
Ninety nine licences issued last year by the State Dairy Products Marketing Board covered Western Australia. Four manufacturers licences were cancelled after review. The piece notes veterinary costs, delays, and the need for stockmen to follow veterinary orders closely to reduce losses when animals fall ill.
The article stresses proactive veterinary care for dairy cows and cattle, urging immediate action at onset of illness. It warns against lax treatment, emphasizes timely drenches and fomentations, and notes risks of sepsis and lost productivity if care is neglected. It also critiques postwar labor dynamics and calls for disciplined, thorough management.
The government expands its free powdered milk program to twelve metropolitan schools including Alexandria Waterloo Paddington Fort Street Primary and Riley Street Infants among others. Government Analyst cites powdered milk as nutritionally equal to fresh milk and notes support from Raymond Terrace Co operative Dairy and Nestle Anglo Swiss for Far Western areas.
Western Australia Sole Agents for Sister Cream Separators advertise British cream separators. Malloch Bros, 54 William Street, Perth, invite writing for the illustrated catalogue.
A bomb recently fell on a London music hall confirming a repeated attack on the venue. The report notes this is not the first time the house has been brought down.
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