Tragedy at Rushton Spencer Well Ends In Deaths
Three men died in a gas filled well at Rushton Spencer Leek Staffordshire a farmer William Jackson 85 his son Arthur 23 and labourer James Cotterill 20 were killed after two men died attempting rescue. Constable John Edwards and Richard Brown were commended for recovering bodies despite fumes. Inquest verdicts ruled accidental death caused by carbon dioxide with gas and temperature changes cited.
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Rushton Spencer
Teas Leek
Staffordshire
William Jackson
Woodhouse Green
Rushton
Arthur Jackson
James Cotteritt
Law of
Wexthouse Green
Jim Cotterill
Cotterill
Mer
Richard Brown
Leek
Goult
Willam Jackson
John Edwards
Fragments from The Gloucestr Addorate on Elections and Local News
The issue notes state elections to be held in April with observers predicting a one month campaign. Butter prices rise and margarine makers respond. NSW gold production for 1937 is 68607 ozs fine valued at £600,705, with December yields noted. Butter production declines across states, Tasmania holding steady, NSW and Victoria seeing varied rains and outlooks. Maitland Show 1938 schedules announced for March with prizes including a £50 Publicans' Plate. Native trees cited as weather prognosticators with observed leaf growth preceding rain. Advertising boosts Cowra Show attendance. Leeton Cannery explores canned grapefruit and juice for British market. Personal notes include Roger Rye moving to Armidale Express. The Bishop of Lincoln gifted town hall and village green to Teddington.
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Australia
Tasmania
South Australian
Queensland
New South Wales
Victorian
Fire destroys cottage in Market Street
A disastrous early morning fire in Market Street totally destroyed Mr Percy Baker’s cottage and contents between 1.20 and 2 am. Neighbours helped, water from new hose saved adjoining homes, and the flames caused extensive damage to furniture and clothing. Insurance details noted. local volunteers praised. reader letter urged compensation.
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Percy Baker
Market Street
Baker
Cecil Britten
Pensioners to be paid by cheque if needed
Mr Thompson announced in Canberra that pensioners may receive their payments by cheque if it is inconvenient to wait at a post office. He noted the non-contributory old age pension scheme remains unchanged by national insurance and that about 4000 pensioners are already paid by cheque.
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Thospion
New England
Thompson
Canberra
Chie
Commissioner For Pensions
Volunteer Fire Brigade Honored for Daring Night Rescue
A Gloucester reader praises Mesers Monro, Gorton, Saville, Baker of Marcus Clarke, and the voluntary fire brigade for a perilous Market Street fire save. The letter notes volunteers risk clothing and boots, receive no compensation or insurance, and urges protection against injury and loss, plus funding for lorry fuel.
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Gloucester
Mesers Monro
Glousester
Porket
Transport of Soldiers on Anzac Day Planned
Arrangements are under way to transport ex service men from country districts for Anzac Day. Free passes will be issued as applications are completed. Stationmasters and railway offices will publish a preliminary list of travel dates for North Coast lines, with guidance on preferred travel dates and accommodation in Sydney.
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Uis
Uie
Railway Department
al Letil
North Chest
Raina
SLLA
Svey
Sydney
North Coast
Murwillumban
North Lisa
Tuzeday
Retirement talk shadows Sir Earle Page leadership
Sir Earle Page faces possible retirement from the Federal Ministry and Country Party leadership. He may announce retirement by year end, while still uncertain about leaving Parliament. Page denied plans to resign, saying he will continue to fight for farmers as long as electors and party want him.
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Sir Earle Page
Country Party
Earle Page
Rarle Page
Restored to Life by Own Blood in Croydon Hospital
A English woman revived at Croydon Hospital after massive internal bleeding. Dr C J C Siggers opened the chest to reach the heart and transfused about three pints of the patient’s own blood, strained and returned, restoring life moments before death.
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Croydon Hospital
Hopital
C.J. C. Siggers
Bowling Notes in Electric Light Singles and Pairs
In the Electric Light Singles Handicap for the Lowe Bros Cup Lowe beat Holland 8 to 1 25 Ebbeck edged Griffin 6 to 30 Coote Ton defeated Chapman 4 to 16 In the Electric Light Pairs Handicap Woodward and Furley beat Weekes and Houghton 27 to 22 The B and C pennant teams meet tomorrow with the B team at Taree and Tareea team to play on the total green The London butter market remains quiet with prices at a somewhat low level.
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Holland
Ebbeck
Griffin
Coote Ton
Chapman
Woodward
Furley
Weekes
Houghton
Taree
Heavy cattle sale notes from Matthewson and Wo auction
Matthewson and Wo report a heavy yard at their special sale Tuesday with strong attendance. Prices shown for numerous lots include A. Finlayson 14 at 27, 26 at 48, Devon heifers at 44, cattle and bullocks across many vendors. Next sale Tuesday. Sydney market reports mixed cattle and improved pig market with lighter supplies and prices to 170 per head for prime cattle.
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Matthewson
Tartlé
Well Valey
A. Finlayson
Devon
Bt Laugis
J.D. Pariah
Mrs. Pariah
Matthewsen
A. Thiggeway
Rex Binith
Rex Binith, 2 Steers Wt £ 2106 ; WG Ridgeway St
A. Crowther
Burnett
Westdey
Neres
Rez
Bullock Elbe
Heiter
W. D. Wood
Merchant
Lesteer
Inghcombe, Carson Ltd
Toly
SAS
BO Ae Ty SB
Thib
AMD
Market for calf skins hits slump in North Coast
In Lismore, calf skin prices have fallen sharply with March 1938 prices down from 42 to 24 for good quality hides. Estimates place the annual value of hides and skins at £14,900 in Tweed districts, now expected to drop by about 50. Local merchants are cautious as stock levels rise and export demand weakens, with the U S market down about 20 percent. Calf buyers rely on skin values to fund purchases, with three month old calves down from 16 shillings to 8–11 shillings.
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Lismore
United States
Hide Biyer
Remove Chocks From Roadway Warns After Road Obstructions
An NRMA officer, returning from a southern highland tour, reports frequent road hazards where stones and obstructions are left on hills. Drivers are forced to stop while climbing and restart with rocks placed near wheels. The association urges motorists to remove such items promptly to prevent loss of control or an overturn.
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N.rm.a
Checka
Dairy sale at Gloucester Shire Yards on Wednesday
Auction at Gloucester Shire Yards on February 9 at 1 am. Features 25 Jersey cows and Jersey crosses in milking condition, one purebred Jersey bull, several Jersey heifers and springers, milking cows, draught fillies, farm horses and a pony. consignor Mr. Yates has sold Stratford property. sale offers guarantee and cash terms unless otherwise arranged. Auctioneer Tom Hicks.
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Gloucester
Yates
Stratford
Jersey
Lanham
Uimarra
Aye
B. Higgins
J. G. Wilson
Griffin
E. Renrett
SG. Ellis
H Stevenson
Stevenson
Ave A. Madden
Aye T. Gallagher, Jr
Tom Hicks
Philip's Hotel
Tom
Hicks
Germion
Gertion
Chakrect
SPECIAL CATTLE SALE TUESDAY BY MATTHEWSON CO
Matthewson and Co announce a sale of over 1009 head of station bred cattle from breeders. The consignment includes Hereford and Black Poll steers and bullocks aged two to four years, cows and heifers with brands and breeding noted, plus several lots from Barston Dd and Miverwrun. The listing highlights quality stock and direct breeding, with sale in conjunction with New Beas and Merrantile Agency.
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Dever Croke
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W. Street
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Denison Street
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