No Rain in North Shown as Tamworth Drought Deepens
The Tamworth district faces a worsening drought with no rain. Pastures and crops deteriorate as dry feed runs out and stock losses rise. Farmers travel sheep in search of feed and cattle head for southern agistment centers. An official report highlights scarce water and cattle and sheep moving to trucking hubs. A Health Department feature urges ante-natal care and warning signs during pregnancy along with post-natal womb misplacement risks.
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Tamworth
F. J. Madden
Prime beef and pig sale results at Sydney auction
In Sydney on Thursday demand was keen for prime heavy cattle and trade lines, with prices steady at improved rates. Queensland stock were not included in 3146 yarded Good to prime beef sold 24 to 29 shillings per 100 pounds, yearlings 26 to 31, and cow beef 24. Winchcombe Carson Ltd noted pig supplies at Tuesday’s sale reached 1400, with prime porkers and baconers showing price improvement while refatters held. Backfatters and heavy lots sold to 100 per head, baconers 50 to 54, various weights and grades quoted across the yard.
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Sydney
Queensland
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Porkers
Tolb
Dog May Kill Cat Found Not Liable In Grafton Case
Mr J Bliss P M at Grafton ruled that a dog owner is not liable when injury to a cat results from the animal following its natural instincts. Alma Clarke sued A Simmons for a greyhound killing her Persian cat valued at £15, alleging prior incidents. The court held the action must fail, noting dogs have a protected, instinctual role and lack of proof of vicious propensity.
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J. Bliss
Grafton
Alma EB
M. Clarke
Fry-street
A. Simmons
Colin Pollack
F. McGuren
Bliss
Make Your Own Cough Remedy With Heenzo
Wise readers can save by making a home cough and influenza remedy using HEENZO. A bottle costs two shillings and, when mixed with sweetened water, yields enough for eight bottles of standard remedies for coughs colds croup bronchitis influenza and whooping cough. Over one million Australian citizens use HEENZO annually. Order from your chemist or store now. The capital ships of the British Navy spent about 47 days at sea last year.
Postural care and prevention in pregnancy health
The passage emphasizes avoiding disabilities through early postural methods and modest support after repositioning the organ. It stresses that prevention is better than cure and urges women to take care of their own health and that of their unborn or newborn child to reduce suffering and improve outcomes.
Obituary: Mrs William Ina Isabella Wallis of Khatabundah
Mrs William Ina Isabella Wallis, 62, of Khatabundah near Wingham, died Tuesday night after playing cards with her husband and family. She had not been ill, and died at about 11 30 after family members awoke to her calls. Survived by husband and relatives. sister Mrs W Mills of Gloucester. The Wallis family were early settlers at Khatabundah and dairy farmers.
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Williamina Isabella Wallis
Khatabundah
Wingham
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Health Department
Windeyer
Gloucester and District
Grime & Small
IRA
W. A. Dan
the Bargain Arcade
Gloucester & Taree
Tom
Pittson & Badgery Ltd
O'Connell Street
Archie White
Gloucester
Commercial
S.A.P
Moore’s Modern Pharmacy
Williamia Wall
Woolies Agne
Kayser
Elas
Kayser Sexy
Lit Ile SA
Street & Parish
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