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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1938
Page
4
The National Party argues for diversification of the state economy beyond wheat and wool while stressing wheat and wool remain vital. It notes rural policy debate within the party includes a rural policy committee and reform-minded members examining local and national farming issues.
State General Secretary P J Trainer argues the bill to remove doubts over eligibility of MPs who are clients of the Agricultural Bank. He says the measure simply clarifies disqualification rules and does not permit MPs to contract with the Government in any direction. The article warns readers against relying on wire-pullers and urges reading the Labour platform printed in full.
The Labour movement asks rural electors to examine its platform and the performances of Labour Governments in office. It condemns misrepresentation as a tactic and notes growing rural skepticism. Voters are invited to judge Labour policy independently for constructive merit.
Neptune White Spraying Oil claims to end decades of orchard pest limits from standard oil sprays. It asserts long lasting effectiveness with no harm to foliage or fruit when directions are followed, leaving trees healthy and productive.
Mrs. Steele widow of Sergeant Steele who captured Ned Kelly at Glenrowan in June 1880, dies at Wanggarratta aged 91. Also notes Neptune White Spraying Oil as a new orchard spray, advising careful mixing with other sprays and lime sulphur restrictions, and praising its persistence and pest control.
Uncle Hugh announces winners of the nickel competition for the Young Companions Club in Western Australia. Names include Rena Cockman, Jim Keynes, Moira Holmes, Moira and Janet Evans among many readers who sent in entries. A future issue will reveal member counts and answer questions. Closing on December 17 with a tennis word puzzle to follow.
Lionel Curtis argues in Civitas Dei that the ultimate defense of Britain lies in universal moral reform. He urges every man, woman, and child to fight selfishness, embracing a global Oxford Group ethic to rebuild national strength. A concrete pledge from steelworkers reinforces the call to moral front lines and social renewal.
The September group movement at Interlaken attracts wide attention from numerous nations and also engages many in Western Australia. Readers are invited to contribute news or ideas related to this feature.
The Perth Cup lottery lists £20000 in prizes for 1939. First horse drawer earns £27000? and second and third prize £2000 and £1000 respectively with 40 more prizes shared among other acceptors. Tickets cost 3 shillings each, half tickets 2 shillings 6 pence, on sale widely.
Argentina's last census recorded a total cattle population of 33,100,512 with Shorthorns making up 465 of the breed. The next highest breed accounted for 2,786,064 head.
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