Shackleton Dead The Polar Expedition Goes On
Sir Ernest Shackleton has died of angina in January aboard the Quest. Frank Wild will assume command and steer the expedition south per Shackleton's wish. J Q Rowett and Frederick Becker financed the voyage. Rowett mourns, recalling Shackleton's last Rio note that the Quest is all right.
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Shackletom's Parting Words On Quest Voyage To Polar Seas
Shackletom spoke to reporters before the Quest set sail from London Bridge. He predicted the expedition would be the tightest ship yet and hopes to wrest from the Antarctic many of its grimly held secrets.
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Gloucester and Craven Creek Clash Ends In Craven Creek Victory
Gloucester faced Craven Creek at Barrington last Saturday with Craven Creek winning by 76 runs. Stratford lost to Stroud Road, Stroud Road defeating them by 28 runs after a strong Stroud Road innings and Stratford’s 8 for 3 collapse in the second innings. Stroud Road's A Boy topped a 20 not out score and A Bluford followed with 15 as Stroud Road posted 52 while Stratford managed 46 and 13 in two innings. Gloucester, Avon, and Waukivery selected a combined side for next Saturday with listed players including Dietchord Shere Street Wellard and Andrews Madgwins McIntyre Aitken Porarth and Welland.
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AL Shere
Commercial Light Cattle Market Report
Monday cattle register shows 26H heat yet quality below standard. Larger yarding of medium cattle, demand for prime light-weight stock at higher prices. Pitt Bon and Thidgery report 580 cattle penned, market rally unaltered and firm, seasonal sales make shade weaker, competition free. Walhallow bollocks averaged, Platina steers £16 0s 0d, Manchee bollocks £8 0s 0d, Twine's bollocks £9 18s 0d, Bow nuns bollocks £10 1s 0d.
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Timber yards planned at Wickham near Newcastle
The Minister of State Enterprises, Mr. Lazzarini, explained the avowed aim to establish timber yards at Wickham near Newcastle. He noted the Commonwealth has modified its War Service Homes undertakings, with a Glouchower timber mill supplying millions of feet to the Commonwealth and contracts nearing end. Surplus stocks justify a Wickham yard to dispose of hardwong with a ready market.
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War Service Home
Wickham
OXLEY ELECTION: Stanley Wilson backs Coalition slate
A letter from Bransley Wilson urges North Coast voters to abandon Labor and vote for Coalition candidates in the upcoming election. He credits H D Morton and Christian candidates, praising their pledge to defend North Coast and State interests and to oppose the North Coast Trail project. He thanks loyal supporters and asks electors to unite for the Coalition.
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Port Office Embargo on Personal Mistress Letters
A Port Office embargo from March 1 ends a long standing practice allowing initials or initials style personal mistress letters to pass for delivery. The Pontiaster General ordered discontinuation of such permissions, citing abuse and misuse of delivery systems. The new rules require letters to bear full sender and recipient details and may require replies to be sent to the stated post office address. The change aims to curb improper advertisements and ensure proper handling of mail.
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Werewolf scare hits Flagou area and Liverpool Street
A Liverpool Street resident and a woman from Flagou area are diagnosed with a deadly disease linked to werewolf fear. The illness, reported over several days, has drawn attention as a third suspected case emerges in Syl ner with witnesses noting tremors and danger.
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Buried Alive in Cinema Collapse Traps Hundreds
A theater collapse during a snow siege buried about 1005 people, with 250 injured and many feared dead. Rescue work continued overnight as officials reported progress and a centenarian in Aldershot turned 102 today amid a broader British financial strain headline.
Vague Debates and Odd Facts From Early Reports
A fragment notes the palm skin being twenty five times thicker than eyelid skin, hints at breeding rabbits as a profitable English sauvage industry, cites American gas war casualty data with ten percent fatality, and mentions a trend of composing dances to fit rhythm.
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