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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1948
Page
11
Scotland endures a wave of monster sightings with a 20 foot serpent-like creature seen by nine on Loch Morar, resembling a 71 year old report. A Banchory witness describes a furry beast emerging from a chestnut tree while a Texas driver recalls a gigantic dragon-fly affair near the Town Hall.
Novice fisher Mrs Woodward Melone, following her husband’s advice, catches two sharks off San Francisco Bay using bacon tomato and geranium as bait. The incident highlights quirky fishing lore and local sea life encounters.
Henhouse conditions revealed a microbial source for an animal protein factor that may treat pernicious anaemia. Lederle Laboratories isolated bacteria cultures from chicken litter and found a culture producing the same effect as liver extract in two elderly patients at Western Reserve University. A mass produced, cheaper remedy could follow, though nerve repair effects remain unresolved. Radio equipped reactors now on sale in America.
Danny Kaye and wife booked for January 1949 tours in Australia with engagements in Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane. Gloria de Haven and John Payne divorce confirmed with plans for Barbara Ford to sue Robert Walker for divorce. Australian Wool Board introduces three new instructional wool films and Greta Garbo signs with Walter Wanger for an upcoming Europe shot. Sweden's rising stars Eva Dahlbeck and Gaby Stenberg noted as possible breakout talents.
Sydney dentist Mr K Kemp uses hundreds of thousands of outdated false teeth to create a gravel driveway at his Innes Road home. He claims the improvised material will reduce skidding and improve traction.
The Australian Wool Board confirmed by the International Wool Secretariat that wool fabrics will be gifted to King, Queen, and Princess Margaret for the forthcoming royal tour of Australia. The gifts support the royal visit preparations and showcase Australian wool.
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