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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1950
Page
4
A Reader's Digest February feature argues cigarette smoking drives many health harms. It cites benzopyrene and nicotine as risks, notes cancer links for mouth and tongue, appetite suppression, stomach issues, pregnancy effects, and higher heart disease risk, with varied scientific opinions on causation and longevity.
A BBC exchange recounts advice for policewomen emphasizing balance, calmness, humane conduct without sentimentality, truthfulness, and noncensoriousness. Detective Inspector Lillian Wyben notes qualities for a good officer while Kenneth Pulford-Davies jokes about braces.
Local agent 8 J Bennett at Radio and Sparta Store advertises cash for palings and second hand pianos. Call or write Plane Biss, 130 Hunter Street, Newcastle, for full value paid.
BBC correspondent Christopher Serpell reports the swearing-in of new Swiss Guards for the Pope in Rome. The recruits, aged 18 to 25, must have Swiss Army service, Catholic faith, and tall stature, wear historic scarlet uniforms and two handed swords, and pledge loyalty as the guard marches past the Captain and Lieutenant.
A former country schoolmaster in poor health was featured in a recent Sydney broadcast. He credits hand crafts learned through Red Cross Handcraft Service with restoring his health, teaching coiled basketry and rug making during months at home after a war disability. A Red Cross instructor provided materials and home lessons, aiding his recovery and sparking a new interest that may lead him back to teaching.
Rainfall data show 142 points registered over a weekend period by the Gloucester Post Office. Entries include 16th with 2 pts, 17th with 1 pt, 18th with 24 pts, and 19th with 135 pts.
Crossword clues appear in a fragmented prepaid puzzle style from the Gloucester Advocate page. Entries include numbers 24 to 44 with hints like Lamprey Thrash and Coin, plus partial wordings such as Boy's nickname and Fear. The snippet shows a casual listing of puzzle entries and misread terms.
Barbara McQueen of Wiangaree near Kyogle wins the NSW Rural Bank Junior Farmer Scholarship for 1949. The 18 year old, a student at Wiangaree Public School and later Ballina and Kyogle High Schools, plans four years of university study. She has led project work in Home Science and Tree Planting, represented her schools in running, swimming and hockey, and earlier won the Youth Leadership Competition ABC division. Her roots trace to a Scottish grandfather among early settlers.
A BBC official met four University students during an evening coffee. A student asked where he came from and learned London. Another quipped about BBC meaning, while a peer defended the value of the three letters. The visitor found many youths already know BBC and would listen to its programs.
Kaiser outlines four practical secrets for happiness and success. Define your top life goal with a written plan, harness faith to unlock inner powers, help others by serving needs through new products and services, and pursue work with vision and willingness to take bold risks.
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