Man mauled by lion during Skegness cage act
London message reports Rev. Harold Davidson former rector of Stiffkey was mauled during a cage act at Skegness Amusement Park. Davidson tripped over a lioness, was defended by 16 year old attendant Renee Somer who entered the cage with a whip and iron bar. Spectators watched as two lions roared. Somer fainted after aiding Davidson who was wounded and later died in hospital. Davidson had been exhibiting in the cage for weeks and had previously dodged a warrant served by a constable.
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London
Hones
Harold Davidson
Stiffkey
Skegness
Jones
Davidson
Renee Somer
Miss Somer
Mr. Davison
Mr. Davidson
Davison
Remarkable chest operation on seven month old in Dundee
Ten doctors and four nurses assisted Dundee surgeon Mr. F Brown in an operation performed through the chest of a baby aged seven months. Two strips of tissue from the father’s thigh were used to close the opening in the diaphragm.
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Dundee
England
F. Brown
Butter Exports Levy Set by Dairy Board for 1936 37
The Dairy Produce Board fixed export levies on butter at 1 16d per lb and cheese at 1 3 24d at its annual meeting. Based on last year’s 78 000 tons, peak exports may stay within that level due to limited butter surplus and reduced shipments. UK butter imports fell 16 166 tons while total butter shipments dropped 19 961 tons amid adverse seasons in NSW and Queensland. Total 1936 37 butter shipments by region totaled 71 938 tons, down from 99 104 the prior season.
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Dairy Produce Board
United Kingdom
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
N.S.W
South Australia
West Australia
Tasmania
Shale Oil Company Formed To Develop Newnes Field
National Oil Pty Ltd is incorporated with a 500000 pound capitalization and aims to take over and develop shale oil at Newnes. Backed by the Davis Gelatine group and Cockatoo Dock and Engineering Co, the firm plans to build processing plants with Federal and State government support to start petrol production by 1940. Directors listed are G F Davis CC Davis and N Fraser.
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National Oil Pty, Ltd
Davis Gelatine Organisation
Cockatoo Dock and Engineering Co
Newnes
G. F. Davis
CC. Davis
N. Fraser
Superphosphate for Lucerne Boosts Fodder and Stand
Trials and farmer experience show top-dressing lucerne with superphosphate greatly increases green yield and improves quality with a dark green color. It strengthens the stand, extends useful life, and restores depleted stands. Apply early spring at about 2 cwt per acre coastal areas and 1 cwt per acre in drier regions.
Spectacles Lost in Flight Found Unbroken in Field
An American air mechanic dropped his spectacles while at several thousand feet. They were later discovered intact in a field. In Liverpool confectioners may be required to space shops at least 150 yards apart under a proposed scheme.
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Liverpool
Eng
Taree to Tuncurry road to be rebuilt at £20000
The Taree to Tuncurry road will be reconstructed at about £20000. M Bennett pressed the need, with Mr Spooner approving funds. Work to meet modern motor transport needs and benefit tourism and fishery transport to Taree railway. Expenditure may range £20000 to £30000 for Newcastle to Nelson's Bay link.
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Taree
Tuncurry
M. Bennett
Spooner
Bennett
E. 8. Spooner
Newcastle
Nelson's Bay
C. E. Bennett
M.L.A
Gloucester
Failing Sight Challenges Colorful Needlework For Older Readers
Most people over forty find distance sight remains adequate yet reading and threading a needle becomes difficult. They seek stronger light and hold objects farther from the eyes than before.
Ingenious automatic gate invention by T Starr of Eschell Dalton
Gunning: Mr. T Starr, a Brazier of Eschell Dalton, has patented an automatic gate usable for motor traffic or stock. The device uses a plank and wire rope to trigger a cam and spring to open and close, balancing weight for smooth operation. A hydraulic vertical cylinder aids movement, with a hand gate option and safety features.
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Goulburn Evening Penny Post
T. Starr
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