Fifty Years' Courtship Ends in Quiet Wedding
James Henry Penfold a retired market gardener of Upper Higham near Rochester waited fifty years to wed his long time sweetheart Sarah Pring of Halling. They married at a registrar's office after decades of patience. He built a bungalow for Sarah and for nearly three years they shared happiness until her death in the garden. Now he lives alone, aged and grey, in the same home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henry Penfold
Upper Higham
Rochester
Sarah
Mr. Penfold
Swain
Sarah Pring
James
Saran
Penfold
Cannibal Chief Tale Ends In Tragic Twist
A colonial official recounts a cannibal chief story in which a predecessor sent to collect tribute disappears. The narrator arrives with a tiny force and a pow wow tactic, forcing tribute and a higher future sum. The twist: the tribe had eaten the missing official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Service
London
Spectacles bought at fourpence a pair in Liverpool education drive
A brief survey notes the Liverpool Education Committee buys spectacles for fourpence each. Other items cite social trends in the United States and Europe, including marriage rates, public card play bans in Hungary, and a French anti corrosion paint protecting the Eiffel Tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool Education Committee
United States
Hungary
Eiffel Tower
Paris
White House
NZ dairy leader optimistic on Britain market prospects
Auckland Monday Dynes Fulton deputy chair man of the New Zealand Dairy Produce Control Board and director of the New Zealand Cooperative Dairy Company Limited has returned from Britain via the Niagara. He expresses optimism about the Dominion dairy industry and says New Zealand should fear nothing if quota matters are treated properly. He notes Britain appreciates the Dominion's difficulties and no loss of goodwill is evident. Fulton says there is no British plan to restrict Australian produce and urges a careful approach to the quota review. He adds butter quality is not yet at the top and cheese quality has improved except for openness in body. a fuller statement will follow after board meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Dynes Fulton
New Zealand Dairy Produce Control Board
New Zealand
C Operative Diry Company, Limited
Great Britain
Niagara
Dominion
Dynes Hulton
Britain
Forgan Smith
London
Send Your Orders to H Coote Jeweller Gloucester
Advertisement urges readers to send orders to H Coote, jeweller in Gloucester. Claims trial will prove City Prices and ready supply for all requirements. Catalogues kept on hand and satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Coote
Jeweller
Gloucester
HEENZO cough remedy marketed in Australia
Advert says Australians save by making their own HEENZO cough and influenza remedy at home. A twoshilling bottle of concentrate mixed with water yields a large, high quality chest and throat remedy claimed suitable for babies and adults.
Bathurst trip delight for Mrs Hudson and family
Mrs. Tom Hudson of Benareld East Gresford returns from six weeks in Bathurst with her daughter Mrs Fred Abrams. She praises the citys beauty and public buildings, notes Anzac Day ceremonies, district exhibits and shows, and recalls visits to Orange Kates and Jenolan Caves. She enjoyed the hospitality of Cremorne and plans further visits.
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Tom Hudson
Benareld
East Gresford
Bathurst
Fred Abrams
Terry
Justice Sly
King’s Parade
Wentworth
Lawson
Blaxland
Evans
Lieut. Ulm
Red Cross
Girl Guides
Wal
City Theatre
Iuil
Clytic Abrams
Orange
St. Aglen
Cook's Park
Machattie Park
Ketsa
Jenojan Caves
Oberon Heights
Gloriana
St. Paricks
St. Stanislaus College
Burlington
City
Scott
Newcastle
New South Wales
C.W.A. Anthurst
Lo Blayney
William Street
Hiver Macquariey
Macquarie
Cramp
Historical Society of New South Wales
Salvation Army
PIG MARKET SUMMARY AT SYDNEY SALES
Farmer Pig Marent report shows 1550 hogs sold Tuesday at Sydney with bulk medium porkers. Backfatters and porkers firmer, bac oners weaker. Prices span backfatters from 40s to 115s, baconers 42s to 60s, porkers 18s to 34s, with ranges across weight classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Eight Bottles Cough Remedy From One Cost
A recipe claims two shilling bottle of HEENZO added to sweetened water yields eight bottles of cough remedy for the price of one. The concoction supposedly cures coughs colds croup bronchitis whooping cough and influenza and is advertised as suitable for both adults and children.
Diet remedies for undernourished children urged by bureau
The U S Department of Labour's Children's Bureau reports undernourishment in U S children stems from poor diet not food scarcity. It offers a programme detailing protective foods including milk bread cereals and vegetables, with daily portions and emphasis on rest exercise and balanced eating.
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United States Department of Labour
Children’s Bureau
United States
Department of Public Health
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R. J. Colvin
Street & Parish Ltd
the Farmers & Graziers Co-Operative Grain Insurance & Agency CO. Ltd
Circular Quay
Flemington
Foux
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Winchcombe House
Bridge Street
Conign
Winchcom
Carson
Bridge St
Advocate
THE
Gloucester Advocate
Barrington ST
Africa
Berlin
South Shields
Hampshire
Woods
Guarante
Wis
Waite
Paling
Hunter ST
Golden Gate Cafe
St. Gloucester
E. Young
W. H. Young
Barrington
Paterson, Easton & Co
Dangar, Gedye & Co., Ltd
Young Street
T. W. Moore
Street & Parish, Ltd
F. Latton
Hume Street
D.K. Redman & Sons
Fla
Isaac
B.A. A.isaac
Thurlow
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