Commercial cattle sale yields light yarding amid cautious buyers
At the midweek cattle sale yarding was light as several consignments were withdrawn at the last moment. Buyers attended but paid markedly lower prices than earlier weeks though values were slightly clearer than prior sale. Multiple listings show steers and cows with figures, with next sale slated for March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Sweeney
Gus
Holelgin
Hicks
W. Rumbel
Pavlaon
BS. Sansom
Slade
H. McNaughton
Maren
Queen Mary honors Nurse Cavell grave in Norwich
Queen Mary visits St Saviour War Memorial Chapel in Norwich and pauses at Nurse Raath Cavell’s grave. She inspects the Norfolk Bell of Honour with 15 000 names including Cavell among the fallen on active service. The visit includes the Guildhall regalia, the crystal mace, and the Tudor room sword gifted by Lord Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Salely
St. Saviour War Memorial
Norwich
Raith Cavell
Norfolk
Cavell
Russell Colmar
Colmay
Guldhall
Nels ‘Pon
St. Vincent
Skin Cancer Increase Sparks Medical Warning from Sydney
Medical men warn of rising skin cancer in country districts. Professor Chapman of Sydney University urges early check for sores on exposed skin and unusual mouth pains, noting that prevention outpaces cure. He cautions against self prescription and highlights the chemist’s role in promoting medical consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Cancer Research Dept
Sydney University
Chapmen
Royal Scots honored by Sweden in Lutzen centenary ceremony
A Swedish government invitation recalled Royal Scots historic link to Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years War. The piece notes Companies 1 and 2 as direct successors of the Scottish regiments formed in 1626 by Sir Donald Mackay. It also references Milford Haven’s island sale notices and historic naval ties to Pembrokeshire, with scattered local business and event mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Scots
Sweden
Stockholm
Lutzen
Gustavus Adolphus
Europe
Donald Mackay
Gustavus
Milford Haven
British War Office
Stack Rocks
Pembrokeshire
Harry of Richmond
Brittay
Richard, Crookback
Bosworth Field
Owen Glendower
Bolingbroke
Henry the Second
Tre‘ard
Dan's Three Weeks Great Genuine Summer Sale Ladies
An old time sale advertisement lists Ladies garments in bold sale terms. The catalog promises floral voiles dresses bloomers and vests in many fabrics with heavy discounts, including silk bloomers and period nightdresses. Prices fall from 59/6 to 29/6, with most items cleared while stocks last and many sizes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
S.W
W. OS
B.W
Tvory
Ita
WEN
Oxford
M. OS
Sen
Sd Bach
Oys
Hilpren
Pradies
Jancy Cretonne
Bargain Row of Fashion Fabrics and Accessories
A flood of discounted fabrics and garments features heavy floral prints, rayon, silk, cottons, and underrwear pieces. Offers include yardage on sale, dresses and hats, stockings, shirts, trousers, and full fashion items for men, women, and children with marked reductions from typical prices.
A New Generation Every Two Weeks Fly Breeding Destroys Health
A historical note explains that a fly can develop from egg to adult in two weeks. In a single summer, two generations could multiply into millions, underscoring the need for continuous household fly control. Flies feed on filth and carry disease, spreading germs in light colored areas teeming with life.
Fly Biologies and Health Safeguards Highlighted
The text warns that typhoid, dysentery, infantile diarrhoea and other diseases flourish in fly-infested homes. It advocates strong home sanitation, relentless fly control, and thorough spraying with a chemical to kill larvae and pests.
Screened Windows and Spraying Combat Fly Menace
The use of screened windows and doors is a wise precaution, but daily spraying is an essential addition to suppress the fly menace.
Armor clash looms as bowler plans body armor for
A London dispatch reports Gloucestershire captain B H Lyon contemplates wearing armor to counter body-line bowling if leg theory returns to county cricket. He describes steel body armor and a visor helmet designed to deflect balls, aiming to neutralize risky tactics while risking safety and sport’s integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gloucestershire
B. H. Lyon
Daily Mail
Glou
Restershire
Nottingham
Trent Bridge
Monday's Homebush Sales Report by Pitt Son and Badgery
Pitt Son and Badgery report 2233 cattle yarded at Homebush, mostly medium and plain grades. Prime heavyweight bullocks scarce, fewer good bullocks and steers than usual. Veal and heifer entries moderate, overall market easier with plain sorts cheaper. Prime veal steers around 31s per 100 lb, prime medium weight beef about 25s, heavy beef around 23s, prime row beef about 21s per 200 lb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd
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Ross
Gor. Page
A. Abeholt
J. HM. Grady
J. Hatley
SW. Latimore
J. Metta
GA. Westley
Wavish
B. Bowerr
Green Hat
G. Roy Bowen
Ribbons
Monte
W. Henderson
Martin
Hy J Channon
Boot
Shaw
HO Reeves
Maml Ty Thomas
Hampton
W. West
H.W. Johnston
Taylor
W. Slade
Tom Hicks
R. Raston
A. Griffis
F. Williams
Vi P. Shields
Farley & Brassington
T. Dodd
Connolly and Green
T.A. Corbett
W. A. Nash
GL Monro
West
Reif and Turner
W. Corbett
el G. Stanton
J. Ross
HB Green
Romerush Stock Sales
Sydney
Torse v
Winehecinke, Carson Ltd
Motor Spirit
Gloucester and District
Thornbury’s Garage
Park Street
Gloucester
W. H. Young
Vacuum Fruit & Vegetable Bottling Outfit
Mason
Widenmut Jae
Butte
Boog
Street & Parish Ltd
Ronfidt
A. J. Cavanaugh
Theleucester Pharmacy
John Watkins
A. J. White
Nurse Cavell
D. J. McDonald
M.C
McPonatt
Cavanough
Commonwealth Stud Farms Ltd
City P
Canberra
Vadirs
Jadirs
Rose
Sahara
Re-Ryvelry
Tunis
Renh
Bomali
Melody
W. A. Dan
Renowalings
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Liwcensee
Jan
Gloucester Electric Supply Company Ltd
Church ST
Gloucestep
Presto
Hur
Cash
Groh
Purcell
Estarl
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