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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1933
Page
4
Frantic advertisement promises dramatic relief from backache lumbago rheumatism and neuralgia. It touts Aspane in a “truly wonder pain balm” that penetrates to the pain seat and claims quick soothing relief for 2 shillings.
The article advises oats based mash for early chick rearing with raw egg for moisture and notes excellent results. It then details body lice treatment for various fowl and recommends dust baths made of soil ash and sand, plus the option of a cream of vaseline and blue ointment. It discusses flock maintenance in Victoria and Western Australia with cement floors to curb a parasite, and mentions import bans on WA stock into Victoria.
The report outlines round one tennis results with Sydenham defeating St Albans A 68 43, Albion overpowering Linton by 22 games, and Gardens edging St Albans B 63 21. Matches feature many mixed results and note windy conditions and new asphalt courts at Linton.
In a letter from Woodend S Allan Johnson argues economic reform is blocked by land monopoly and colonial reservations. He cites Scotland, Kenya, South Africa, Australia and notes Royal Commission failures, urging single tax reform to restore birthright and tribal revenue while ending taxes.
The article explains scaly leg mites in poultry and steps to treat infected birds. Scrub crusts with a nail brush and soapy water, apply carbonised vaseline, and repeat until a cure, about three applications. Brooder chicks are less susceptible. olive oil on infected heads helps, and avoid mixing hen-hatched chicks with incubator lots.
In windy conditions at Selwyn Park, St Marks Harrier crowned J Mattinson as club cross country champion for 1933 after a race where Ruberty beat Knight by 40 yards and Hitler finished third. Final point tallies listed with Knight, Roberts, McKenner and Hitler as top finishers. Next week the club holds its last pack run of the season starting at the Sunshine Theatre at 2.15.
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