Britain Sealed by Ice and Snow Across the Realm
An extreme cold spell grips Britain with frozen rivers and snowdrifts up to 15 feet. Roads and railways blocked across Yorkshire Lancashire and North Wales while Scotland sees difficult travel. Manchester and Merseyside endure heavy snow and gales, and the sea freezes at Dungeness.
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Staffordshire
Lancashire
Manchester
Uplands
Liverpool
Merseyside
Dungeness
Longer and Leaner Pigs Required
This article argues that longer body length in hogs yields more lean meat at a typical dressed weight around 120 pounds. It notes longer pigs have lighter shoulders, coarser frame risks, and advise against overfat, overgrown animals to avoid uneven flesh.
Motorist in Trouble Pleads Guilty at Police Court
James Barkwill pleaded guilty to driving a motor car while intoxicated at the local Police Court. He was fined £10 with 20 days imprisonment in default. 14 days to pay the fine. The conviction leads to a 12 month driver’s license suspension. The bench included Mssrs. H H Chaplin and Newton JSP.
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James Barkwill
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HH. N. Chaplin
Newton
JSP
Optometrist D I McDonald to Visit Gloucester Hotel
Optometrist D I McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney will attend at the Commercial Hotel in Gloucester for consultations. The visit is scheduled Saturday March 15 from 4 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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F.B.C
F.sm.c
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
War News In Brief With Agordat Capture and Libya Advances
British forces captured Agordat in Eritrea with many prisoners and 11 tanks, while 15 tanks were destroyed. In Libya the Army of the Nile advances toward Benghazi via the coast and desert routes as Italians resist on the coast. France faces a new political crisis with a pro-Nazi party in Paris and Weygand urging loyalty to Petain. Japan seeks bases in Indochina and Thailand, and possible control of Indo-China. Germans attempt daylight “sneak” raids on England. Greek fronts show Italian evacuation and a Greek submarine sinking. U.S. debate over entering the war grows amid invasion risk rumors. Navy Secretary Knox warns of possible invasion and gas use. Lease-Lend aid to Britain expected to pass.
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National Council
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Indo- China
Thailand
Indo-China
Indochina
England
London
East Anglia
Tepelene
Britain
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U.S
U.S. Navy
Knox
Sol Bloom
Lord Halifax
A.L.F. Troops Leave Britain for Middle East
London reports six months of training and air raid exposure have forged A.L.F. troops into a capable unit now bound for the Middle East. Departing Glasgow in fog and cold, they were cheered by Scottish dockers and Highland Light Infantrymen. Many originate from New South Wales and they joined the 6th Division, diverted to England at Capetown and later organized under Major-General H. D. Wynter's command in the 9th Division.
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Middle East
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Capetown
Royal Navy
H. D. Wynter
Which Comet Is It in Gloucester Tonight
Gloucester residents flock to the sky as two comets orbit the evening heavens. The State Observatory identifies the visible comet as Cunningham's, discovered by Professor Cunningham of Harvard, best seen with binoculars around 4 pm. Riverview Observatory counters that Sikeljeimp's comet appears near 4:30, making both comets visible with varying equipment.
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State Observatory
Cunningham
Harvard University
Riverview Observatory
Sikjelemp
Homebush stock sale reports and Maitland cattle market notes
Report from Homebush shows 1200 cattle yarded with a firm market and light weights dominant. Prices: bullocks to 18/12, cows to 12/18, dealers 12/16. Flemington figures include Maslin Aberdeen Angus steers to 16/8 averaging 15/8, Sansom steers to 13/8 averaging 12/19.3, and Winchcombe Carson 1200 cattle yarding with varied values. Maitland fat cattle sale notes smaller yarding about 950 cattle plus bulls and choppers, best bullocks to 16/, cows to 10/6, yearlings to 10/11, bulls to 12/10, calves 90, hobbies 65, porkers market steady from last week. Baconers and badfatters steady, parkers cheaper by 3d to 1d.
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Eut, Mn and Badgery Ltd
Flemington
J. C. Maslin
Bukalong
Aberdeen Angus
Ave A
Sansom
Gloucester
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Maitland
Nature's Killer in Lightning Deaths Worldwide
The article notes that lightning kills about twelve men and one woman annually in Austria, a gender ratio seen globally, with fewer deaths in Australia due to urban density. It explains where fatalities occur, tree risk, mechanisms of injury, and first aid guidance, including loosening clothing and throat clearance, plus the power estimates and differences between cloud to ground versus cloud to cloud lightning.
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Australia
Cites
Earth
Roads Made of Sugar and Concrete
Thousands of tons of crushed sugar cane fibre are used worldwide to make a new road surface by mixing with asphaltic oils. The material acts as joints between concrete slabs and expands with heat while contracting in cold weather to stay filled. The fibre also serves as an insulator and noise absorber.
All-Party Cabinet Urged by New South Wales United Country Party
The NSW United Country Party conference voted for an all party Federal Government to aid the war effort. It urged secret ballot leadership by MPs and Senators, and said a National Government was essential for Australia and the Empire. Speaker J P Abbott warned against party spirit and urged unity.
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House of Representatives
Senate
J. P. Abbott
M.P
Country Party
Australia
Empire
M One
Mr. Abbot
Great Britain
U.A.P
Britain
Churchi
Finest Bevin
Road Safety Council Warns on Signaling Delays
January road accident figures show many crashes from motorists not signaling and failing to look behind when pulling from kerb. A motor cyclist was killed and a family of four seriously injured in crashes caused by left lane motorists turning right suddenly. Officials discussed mechanical indicators but warn motorists to obey traffic laws and signal as required.
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Road Safety Council
Time and Trouble Savers from a Practical Guide
Quick home care tips on stiffening soft hambrush bristles with warm soapy water brown sugar grapes lemon juice soda and salt. Use vinegar for silk stems and enamelware salt for cleaning avoid soda on polish. Dry celery leaves make a flavoring powder for soups. Hydrogen peroxide removes coffee stains. Use milk on tart edges to prevent boiling out. Preserve rubber aprons with olive oil. Rub olive oil on hands to remove fruit stains.
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