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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 31, 1940
Page
3
Francis Clancy's They Built a Nation presents early Australian settlement as vivid verbal pictures. Foreword by Hon. Mr. Justice H. V. Evatt boosts its reception with acclaimed judgement. three wood-cut style illustrations depict famous figures who helped build a nation.
Western Australia objects to a tax on production of gold arguing it harms mining, jobs, and export income. The piece outlines six criticisms, warns of reduced mining activity and adverse effects on war effort, and notes Canberra efforts to amend the act with WA support.
An eighteen year old Marrickville resident describes weekly dizzy spells lasting over an hour followed by severe headaches. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills, spells and headaches ceased with improved complexion and energy. The ad claims the pills restore blood, ease anaemia, and aid nervous attacks, selling at 3 shillings.
A humorous exchange from Humour Vu et Lu (France) features a private joke about a mistress and an elf. The banter centers on a playful invitation to come inside to ask the supposed resident.
The article describes Moral Rearmament as a global Christian fellowship promoting absolute honesty, unselfishness, purity, and love. It claims the movement offers a daily plan for personal renewal, unity across colours and creeds, and a new aristocracy of Christianity to endure crises and prevent future ones.
Readers urged to place small ads describing items for sale with price. Instructions cover how to draft descriptions, note size and condition, and use uniform rates across 25 newspapers including The Eastern Recorder Kellerberrin and The South Western Advertiser Me. Barker. Ad rates vary by insertion.
A historical seed packet from N.S.W. Seed Co. advertises a drought proof, disease free Amazing Climbing Tomato variety with pure white health claims. The package lists 76 George St, Sydney and references bears and year round climbing suitability.
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