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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1941
Page
3
The article discusses efforts to improve bread, noting vitamin enriched concepts in the United States and observations from Australia and England. It contrasts cheap wheat, baking trends, and the idea of new bread formulations amid wartime or postwar circumstances.
Dr Perrin H Long of Johns Hopkins and chair of the National Research Council chemo therapeutic panel describes a plaster-of-Paris method with sulfanilamide for treating compound fractures and burns. He cites reduced infection and deaths in modern warfare, noting its impact on European battle injuries and the use of new incendiary bombs.
The article discusses harsh penalties for wartime looting amid bombed areas and notes no death sentences yet but long jail terms. It cites a woman punished for bread theft and reflects on the line between hunger and greed. It also covers British burn treatment using tannic acid jelly and sulfanilamide's role in war injuries and hospital care during air raids.
The piece discusses Punch magazine during the war as a bold satirical voice that mocks German fears. It notes a Berlin radio report depicted on a pub mantel speaker and praises the illustration of Britons calmly drinking while supposed panic unfolds.
The West Australian Lawn Tennis Association asks all clubs to stage patriotic medal tournaments during the last weekend of March for patriotic funds. This builds on two prior events raising about £350. If weather or other bookings intervene, events may shift to the following two weekends. Clubs should supply balls and trophies so proceeds go to the Association.
Red Cross accompanies Australian forces to Singapore. Goods valued at £15,000 are shipped in 1,000 cases aboard the ALF contingent. Contents include JS types of articles and materials.
The Australian Red Cross issues a Commonwealth wide appeal for golf stockings army pattern dressing gowns woollen gloves light weight pyjamas with short trousers cardigans with sleeves sleeveless cardigans to be knitted from 4 ply wool No 8 needles instructions specify two strips back join 22 inch back arms 9 1/2 inch armholes garter stitch buttonholes and button placement guidance provided.
A wife alerts authorities during a break in with a burglar seen at a window while another intruder is in the pantry, eating pies. A mob gathers at the window and a doctor is urgently requested as officers are contacted.
The Australian Red Cross urges nationwide support through purchase of Red Cross Seals at one penny each. Seals can be bought at Post Offices and applied to letters and mailing matter to boost funds.
Veterinary guidance on wound care outlines stopping heavy bleeding, shaving edges, iodine application, thorough cleaning and drainage, removing debris, and irrigating with antiseptic. It covers non absorbable silk skin stitches, sterilization, and staged knotting with minimal tension.
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