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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1947
Page
10
A dramatic account describes the Woodward Oklahoma tornado and its aftermath with 84 dead and 1000 injured, noting subsequent twisters across the Midwest. It explains tornado mechanics, signs, shelters, and dramatic wind effects, including objects lifted and walls torn from structures.
Benjamin Chilman an American student aged 19 advertised a five room Manhattan apartment weeks after leasing it for £45 a month. He collected £19 80 in advance, according to the report.
William Sweet aged 15 of Providence Rhode Island was sucked into a sand hopper and disappeared under 85 tons of sand. Fifteen minutes later he emerged unconscious through a 12 inch diameter opening at the bottom of the chute with a bruised leg.
The Tokyo Railway Board announces a new policy charging 500 yen for entering a train through a glass window. The rule targets impetuous passengers and aims to curb risky boarding practices.
The verse notes how each season brings its own health risks from heat to cold and coughs. It mentions Spring’s new growth and Autumn’s fruits as well as uneasy, slippery phrasing about wellness. The poet highlights the constant concern for safety amid changing weather.
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