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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 16, 1948

Page

13

Editorial culture efforts may spark a regional arts circuit

The piece cautions that investing £500 in experimental concerts to form a national orchestra risks highlighting the state's cultural isolation. It notes city audiences outpace rural curiosity, travel costs hinder touring, and suggests a circuit of country towns could motivate local dramatists to tour and build future offerings.

Nws Erth Symphony Old Vic Country Fs

Russia Boosts Truck Output Amid Five Year Plan

Reports say Russia aims by 1950 to produce 428000 oks and 6400 buses with a focus on trucks 85 percent of output. The plan standardises vehicle types with 4 6 and 8 cylinder engines and limited tyre clutch and gear sizes. Current output around 165000 units annually and several new factories are underway. Royal Marines to guard visit as HMS Vanguard sails to Australia for the royal tour.

Russia Royal Marine Princess Margaret Australia

Russia grows tomatoes on 5-foot trees via crossbred plants

Scientists report a crossbreeding experiment in Russia has produced tomato plants trained to grow on woody, treelike structures over five feet tall. Farmers are warned they may soon harvest higher yields once fields adapt to the method.

Russia

Bear Invades Belton Home Lays Claim To Bedroom

A bear entered the Belton Montana residence of Jean Sullivan and caused light chaos. The animal slept in the bed and disturbed furniture as it rummaged through drawers and raided the entry. Curtains were hung on a tree outside.

Belton Montana Jean Sullivan

Man Shoots Out Toothache With Revolver

A man reportedly suffered severe tooth pain overnight and used a revolver to shoot out an aching molar. No other injuries are noted and authorities advise caution with self treatment of dental pain.

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