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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1921
Page
1
A large goanna avoided bites while climbing a tree and inspecting honey-eaters in a Sydney yard. The reptile, noted for tough skin, frequently shields vulnerable parts by staying low during fights, a feature observed in the incident reported by W. M in the Sydney Mail.
Mrs. Jenkins of Fleur de Lis Penrhiw near Cardiff, once totally blind and bedridden after a lightning strike 23 years ago, suddenly regained sight and cried out joyfully. Doctors note her long trance-like periods and gradual recovery, now aged 65, drawing medical interest.
A country schoolboy witnessed a goanna attack a brown snake, seize its foe by the neck, and kill it as observers speculated on a traditional antidote plant. Morrissey touted a remedy derived from a euphorbia-like herb, but the writer remained skeptical of its efficacy.
Forbes cricketers returned victorious from Grenfell with the Grinsted Cup and were met by an extraordinary reception. Crowds lined Sheriff Street as bands played and flags flew while the procession moved through town.
Mr Adrian delivered a reserved decision at the Central Police Court Sydney in the matter where the American Trading Company prevailed under the Beamp Duties Act for issuing a receipt liable to duty without proper stamping.
Dr. Levy a French pay chologist says laziness stems from nervous system defects. He prescribes a cold water douche each morning followed by dry酒ver alcohol friction to treat the condition.
Thousands gathered at Sunderland Town Hall to greet New York at midnight as bells failed to strike and a local custom observed. Three youths fined 2 shillings 6d each for damage after pushing and smashing a vase. £1 damages awarded per offender.
Canada braces for an insect incursion as Western provinces face early spring grasshopper eggs. Manitoba reports as many as 3000 eggs per square foot, with no prevention method or scientific control available to stop migration.
An elderly woman at Thames Police Court reports a ghost in her lodgings that has disturbed her sleep for six months. She cannot identify the specter but says it is a woman with awful language, leaving her terrified, while the magistrate notes ghosts fall outside jurisdiction. He suggests consulting Conan Doyle or Oliver Lodge for guidance.
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