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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

14

Budgerigar Recites Name Then Returns Home

A blue and grey budgerigar named Jellicoe flew away from Mrs Matthews of Strathbrook Road Streatham England. After a 24 hour search Mrs Mary Albrow heard a voice reciting Hello darling My name is Johnnie Carr and I live at Number 6 Strassbergrd. The bird identified itself and returned to the kitchen where it perched on the sink tap and asked for a drink. The incident ends with the bird home safe and sound.

Ivellicoe Matthews Strathbrook Streatham England Mary Albrow Norald Budgerigar Darling Johnnie Carr Strassbergrd Jack Jill Albrow Jellicoe Strathbrook Rd

Home Safety Warnings And Tips From 1949 Advice

A guide outlines common home accident causes including dangerous stairs without rails, slippery treads, scattered rugs, clutter, and unstable furniture. It notes many injuries occur from falls, burns, poison exposure, and electrical hazards, urging order, proper storage of medicines, and safe use of tools to keep the home sanctuary.

Pepper Pot Tale Sparks Historical Banter

In a brief exchange set by a household scene, Mistress Mary and the New Maid discuss the tedious task of filling a pepper pot, highlighting the contrast between authority and labor through a light domestic moment.

Mary

Cautionary kitchen hazards and home safety tips

Puddles and grease on floors plus fruit scraps can cause serious falls. Turn in pot handles to keep children from reaching them. Teapots on table corners risk scalds from spills. Lift kettles away from you to avoid steam burns. Dry potatoes thoroughly before frying to prevent accidents. When refilling a hot kettle, tilt lid to vent steam.

Pigle Born Aboard Flight Between England and Austria

A cryptic report notes that Ri pigle were born in the air during a flight linking England and Austria. Details and context are sparse.

England Austria Ri Pigle

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