11 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1937
Page
1
In New South Wales in 1996 three hundred fifty people were killed and six thousand eight hundred ninety four were injured in motor vehicle accidents. Eighty eight percent of crashes were due to human failure by drivers riders or pedestrians. The text urges road safety, personal responsibility, and a state-wide push to adopt a code of safe conduct to protect citizens.
Dr Friedrich Gottdenker unveils haemorreasin an artificial blood substitute made from chlorides carbonates and phosphates that can replace natural blood in transfusions and aid in emergencies with similar healing effects and easy transport.
The NSW Department of Agriculture provides a chart showing butter fat to commercial butter conversion. It explains an official standard of 82 Ibs butter fat per 100 Ibs commercial butter and offers example calculations converting fat amounts to butter weights.
The chairman Mr. W Sullivan urged an increase in the winter local butter price disputing Mr M P Dunlop's explanation. He argued for a small rise to cover extra winter costs while supporting voluntary price equalisation across states. He dismissed fear of speculators, noting storage costs would erode profits if butter were kept longer.
Federal Health Minister Mr Hughes advocated including a national insurance scheme in government policy to protect workers and families. He argued a healthy population underpins Australia's development and urged safeguards and a higher health standard, with a Roseville UAP women’s branch meeting approving the policy.
Major J. R. King told the Sydney conference that loyalty within the Dairy industry is essential. He warned the referendum’s adverse vote could harm the industry, but factory loyalty to voluntary schemes prevented disaster and could pull the sector from its difficulties.
A Lancashire town claim links Tippe rary to 1912 at Stalybridge while composer Mr Judge maintains he wrote the piece there. A theatre event at Grand Theatre Stalybridge is cited, with further notes on publication and public reception amid conflicting accounts.
A large tiger shark was captured ten miles from Tweed Heads by white snapper fishers. It was towed to Tweed Heads by nineteen men lifting its 12 foot 4 inch length and 10 foot girth. Jaws opened to 10 by 10 inches with eight rows of teeth. The carcass yielded a ton of weight of liver to extract oil. Lines and gear swallowed in the stomach indicate a heavy catch of snapper sea perch and lines.
The sea yields salt and minerals, with compounds like magnesium soda and potash, and supplies drugs and metals. Seaweed beds provide kelp harvests, while ships and platforms extract sea life for food and materials. Pearls form in oysters and shark teeth substitute ivory in various uses. The sea contributes extensively to world wealth.
Pekin China reports Fre derick Snipe, son of a wealthy family, entered an iron lung journey to Chicago costing £225000. His wife relies on a portable engine powering a giant respirator as train officials clear the line for the special travel. The mayor bids farewell calling him the world’s bravest man awaiting relief in Chicago.
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