News In Briefs From Around The World And Local Scene
A roundup of short items notes Gorrie’s transfer from Warg Wauk Public School to Fbi besdale after 15 years in charge. World data show the US leading with 2700 of 12,000 first line war aircraft, Japan 2050, France and Germany 2000, Britain 1200. Salisbury Council School ads reveal 12 of 104 applicants failed to address envelopes correctly. Major shipbuilding orders worth £471,000 placed by three Danish firms. A Prague statue’s storm damage uncovers155th century treasure, mostly coins from the Thirty Years War. A Pennsylvania farmer’s £300 hoard was found after decades, under a fence on his land. Jazz may help protect silkworms from parasitic worm damage via gramophone-driven vibrations. A Worksop man, Wy Beil, has slept in a chair for twenty years. Smoked kippers’ tar residue is claimed to disinfect lungs. A loot haul from an Italian peasant includes keys, coins, tools, pens, glass, and a watch-chain. A 16-year-old woodcarver in Charles Town earns more in prison than out. Lord Kelvin bust at Washington draws a 1500-word science congratulatory cable. England sent a single word “Felicitations.” Yugoslavian shop signs and public language penalties target crude remarks. religious insult penalties loom. Waist measurement charity stunt in Hobart Tunisia raises funds via inch-based donations. a club of mothers raises about £7 for three inches total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Gorrie
Warg ‘Wauk
Fbibesdale
United States
Japan
France
Germany
Britain
Council School
Salisbury
British Iron and Steel Corporation, Limited
Helsinger Shipbuilding and Machinery Company
Jernkontoret Tnc
Copenhagen
Aalborg
Prague
William Felty
Pennsylvania
Beil
Varby
Worksop
Joseph Treboski
Charlestown
Massachusetts
Lord Kelvin
Washington
U.S.A
England
Crsons
Hobart
Tunania
Global News Briefs Show Tensions and Tragedy
English cricket figure argues Test cricket endures as a money spinner while tours threaten county cricket. A Hollywood figure faces blackmail claims from a woman alleging paternity. Vatican reports Pope health improves with outdoor sun exposure. U S floods kill 150 and leave 550,000 homeless across southern and midwestern states. Singapore war games test naval air power with 26 warships and 100 aircraft. Sydney plans include Mint site law courts and nurses quarters costing about 500,000, three to four years. A wreck sighting near Yass debunked as sun glare. Boollarra fire destroys hotel shops and bank, 11 residents homeless. Dr. R Farrell notes German aims postwar. Oran sailing deaths and flu outbreak pass with voyage. Canton war men form society pledging spinsterhood and old-fashioned dress.
Unusual global notes from an early 1900s digest
A miscellany of curiosities and facts including bicycle taxes in France, Australian aborigines' reputed morals, London gas lighting in 1807, carrier pigeons, an American Legion conference in France, six-year railings paint in Britain, a Basil Zaharoff life film, Geneva cantonal politics, King Leopold stamps, historic cricket scores, Munich race promotions, Java beetle narcotics, loudspeaker aircraft warning of tornadoes, a German ban on real rubber, and Roumania pickpocket signals with scarlet dye marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Australia
London
Pall Mall
American Legion
Basil Zaharoff
Geneva
Leopold
Belgium
King Albert
Northants
Gloucestershire
Plebke
Munich
Java
America
Germany
Lone Prospector Dies in Mine Shaft Collapse Near Mongarlowe
John Percy Rogers, a prospector in the Braidwood district near Mongarlowe, died after the mine shaft caved in while he worked alone. His body was found after more than a week when rescuers arrived with the help of his cattle dog, which guarded the shaft and had to be destroyed to recover the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Percy Rogers
Mongarlowe
Braidwood
Gloucester teams named for Anniversary Day cricket match
Gloucester 1st Grade District XI will face Manning XI at Gloucester on Anniversary Day February 1 at 11 a.m. with captain W Atkina and players from Wattles Gangat Barrington Thistles and other clubs. Gloucester District 2nd Grade XI also meets Manning Reserve and 2nd Grade District XI on Gloucester No 2 wicket. Any unavailability to be notified to Secretary Hec Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Manning XI
W. Atkina
Wattles
F. Easton
Gangat
Keith Merchant
Barrington
Hee Wilson
Hebblewhite Wins Cavanaugh Cup Electric Light Singles
F Hebblewhite defeated J Thomas 26 to 14 to win the Electric Light Singles Handicap final. Hawdon, absent president, gave the cup and praised the winner. Draw for Electric Light Pairs announced with pairs matchups and handicaps. A roll up is planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hebblewhite
J. Thomas
Hawdon
Hebblewhite
Adams
Lowe
Street
Toni
Boorer
Smith
Thomas
Houghton
Anderson
Woodward
McIntyre
Munro
Ebbeckey
Rye
Weeks
Dawson
Temporary appointments may be made after optical premises loss
Following a recent fire that damaged my optical premises a temporary room has been secured and appointments may be made. The notice invites clients to schedule visits and outlines that services will resume from the temporary location. It emphasizes continuing operations and contact details for scheduling.
Rifle shooting contest ends as wind and light thwart marksmen
Riflemen on the range last Saturday struggled with a shifting tail wind from 10 to 2 o clock and changing light. Flies on sights hindered several shooters causing impatience. The Cock o the Wall medal match was abandoned due to insufficient entries. Results of a two stage 500 yard and 300 yard shoot show Baker 37 85 Hitchcock 8y 3 Davey 7 36 RB K Whatson 32 28 BU. A committee meeting is set for Mr. Whatson’s residence at 7 pm on February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Hitchcock
Davey
RB K
Whatson
Mr. J. Whatson
Pam
Church Services Schedule in Gloucester District
Church of England services listed for Gloucester Nabiac Belbora Forster and surrounding towns with times across Sunday Tuesday Friday and Thursday dates. Presbyterian Methodist Congregational Baptist services noted with locations Stroud Stratford Ward's River Waukivory Craven and Nowendoe, led by multiple pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gloucester
H.C Stratford
H.W. Rogers
Nabiac
Belbora
H.C . Darawank
Forster
H.C
Bulby Brush
Hev
Wim
Griffith Cochrane
Presbyterian
Forbesdale
D. Giga
Stratford
Ward's River
Waukivory
R. Pereira
Nowendoe
B. Martens
Stroud Baptist Church
Special Stock Sale at Gloucester Shire Yards
Messrs Paterson Aston and Co announce a special sale at Gloucester Shire Yards on Tuesday February 2. Local Manning River and New England bred bullocks and steers will be offered. The notice notes Germany has 1 person for every 14.8, Britain 1 per 23, and the United States 1 per five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messra. Paterson, Aston and Co
Gloucester Shire
Jocal
Manning River
New England
Germany
Britain
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Foundation Garment
Mitch
SW & W
W. A. Dan
Bargais
Taree
News OF the
D. R. Sfardine
Claris Gable
Vatican City
Singapore
Mint
Macquarie Street
Sydney Hospital
Yass
Sydney
Melbourne
Boollarra
Vic
State Savings Bank
R. Farrell
Berlin
Canton
China
Glasgow
Roumania
Cricket
Gloucester v. Manning District
G. H. Griffin
GrifFin’s Pharmacy
Church Services
Manchester
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