Soldier wages clash over pig farm sale in postwar letter
Meilrose resident W P Beahen laments a deadlock with government valuers over a farm sold to a soldier after World War I. He claims £200 in improvements and £65 paid locally, while the soldier asks for £35 more to finalize the sale, and Beahen offers £50, urging government promises to veterans be honored.
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Adulterated Lobster Canned Goods Led to Fine
An Angelo man faced charges for selling adulterated tinned lobster kept on display as a show item. Inspector Lewis testified to finding opened tins unfit for consumption, with the defendant arguing lack of sale intent. He was found guilty and fined £2 with fourteen days’ seizure.
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The Better Ole Cartoon Sparks Public Backlash
In a rowdy Thursday notice, Morera Winchcombe and Carton report 2056 piga penned at Tuesday’s Extra prime and heavy back sales. Prices vary with pigs selling to 180/-, others to 70/- and cattle to 106/-. A satirical piece titled The Better Ole provoked sharp criticism, urging readers to attend the Thursday event, while publisher W. P. Bacher and McRee face personal rebuke over advertising rates and perceived political bias.
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