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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1939
Page
3
The article surveys the rise of synthetic fabrics like nylon and rayon, noting producers fear change while textile minds debate future value. It cites Du Pont’s nylon plant plans, potential price ranges, and the uncertain role of synthetics beyond niche uses amid high processing costs and capital needs.
Du Pont officials tout nylon as a durable versatile fiber with high water resistance. The article argues nylon could supplant silk and wool in stockings, garments, and sewing threads, noting potential in cases such as tennis strings and toothbrush bristles while comparing nylon to rayon and other synthetic fibers amid global competition.
The September total treated ore reached 482,000 tons yielding 7,875.35 fine ounces of gold, down from August by 2,807 tons. Major producers Big Bell Gold Mines and Triton Gold Mines reported 39,021 tons producing 4,805 fine ozs of gold and 1,158 fine ozs of silver, while others like J. L. Boye and Magnet District centers contributed smaller outputs. The Me gatdic State Battery, Mt Magnet, and Lenmonville areas reported notable activity with varied tonnages and gold yields, as above ground and below ground figures together show overall district fluctuations for the quarter.
The Vic Kaugh Agricultural Society of Nestern Australia announced the export butter results for the Orient Jubilee Commemoration Cup delayed by the war. Entries must weigh 36 lb and meet export standards, with one box judged at the Royal Show and the other in London. In 1939 Fougit Joes Pty. Ltd. won with 95 points at both judging centers, tie for second between Bunbury factory South-West Co-operative Dairy Farmers and Watsotia Butter Factory, each at 1854 points.
The article surveys rayon and cotton fabrics shaping fashion in markets, noting rayon blends and new crimped fibres. It cites manufacturers like The Transcaster Kantman Corporation and mentions prices, production figures, and regional output, highlighting shifts toward rayon dominated by cotton blends and adapting to consumer demand.
A 1958 experimental program in Jamaica divided flocks into three groups to test factors affecting fly strike in lambs and sheep. Data showed higher strike rates in short tailed groups, with a late wave in May. Researchers explored breech involvement and evaluated a tail-based repellency dressing, aiming to reduce strikes on younger sheep and assess the efficacy of the protective treatments.
A garbled report outlines a public health investigation into blowfly infestation and a treatment trial. It references institutions, individuals, and procedural notes about sterilization, exposure, and the outcomes of treated versus untreated subjects, with emphasis on safety and enforcement by a state department.
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