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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1944
Page
3
When Worried Tired Sleepless Worry dominates health and vigor by draining red blood cells and iron. Dr Williams Pink Pills aim to restore vitality, reduce aches, and renew confidence, available at chemists and stores.
Discussion of whey protein as a supplement to cereal feeds for pigs, noting low protein content but strong albumin value. guidance on separator hygiene to ensure cream quality. and tractor maintenance tips including bearing care, washer replacement, and toe-in alignment.
November is set as Merchant Navy Month with a public appeal aiming to raise at least 42 000 for Christmas parcels and comforts. Last year October’s drive sought 1 000 and collection offices will be set up in streets across the area. The Perth branch of the Merchant Seamen’s Comforts runs this appeal through the Repertory Auxiliary. offers of help are welcome and messages should go to Secretary Mrs FC Cox at 10 Redford Avenue Subiaco telephone W2519.
Government note on pest control outlines a przed conference in late January and ongoing desertification. It cites rabbit and emu infestations, fox predation, and the need for organized, continuous drives using poison and free ammunition to support vermin boards, with districts such as Westonia Yilgarn and Dalwallin reporting progress.
A Western Australia discussion details the high costs and limited incentives for eradicating rabbits and emus. Farmers report mixed results from fencing, poisoning, fumigation, and netting while the state debates funding, bonuses, and shared responsibility from central vermin funds.
The United Licensed Victuallers' Association offers 26 in prizes for a Second Victory Loan Essay Competition open to all state children under 16. Four age groups compete on three possible prompts with top winners earning bonds and war savings certificates. Submissions to Box R1289 GPO Perth by October 27 with final judging by Professor R. G. Cameron.
The author argues for a small state vermin tax on unimproved land value to fund a central pest control fund for Western Australia. Aimed at rabbits emus dogs and foxes the plan would spread costs beyond agricultural areas and reduce reliance on general revenue. The note cites past grasshopper expenses of up to £40 000 and £21 000 as examples of eradication costs borne by taxpayers.
Tenders are invited and will be received at the office up to 12 noon Saturday November 4 1944 for the purchase and removal of an electric light plant consisting of a Petters 12y/14 hp vertical diesel engine direct coupled to a kaw generator 20hy 1 with switchboard and instruments. Details and site plans available from local office. Also for sale of materials and erection of a line to Marstraft road district. No tender guaranteed. Marital Head Died Heneubhar.
A distorted OCR fragment describes an incident near a town with references to Miss Mera and a Wake patrol. The passage includes garbled names and places and lacks clear chronology or factual details. Further readable context is needed for precise reporting.
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