Hygiene and Internat cooperative efforts in health progress
In a feature on Hygiene and Social Progress Dr Morris notes hygiene as a key ideal for international cooperation. He cites the Rockefeller Foundation International Health Board and its global projects, including medical schools, hookworm campaigns in Queensland and New South Wales, and surveys across the Commonwealth. He highlights worldwide gains in infant mortality, quarantine services in Australia, disease control in Africa, and malaria and sleeping sickness work in colonies from India to Indochina, with mention of France, the Dutch, Belgians, and Americans contributing to public health advances.
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de. Morris
International Health Board
Rockefeller Foundation
Commonwealth
Queensland
New South Wales
New Zealand
Australia
South Africa
India
Egypt
Hong Kong
Africa
Kenya
Tanganyika
Rhodesia
France
Madagascar
Indo-China
Java
Congo
Phillipines
Porto Rico
Panama
Loch Ness Monster Inspires New Perth Dish
Mr J Gardiner, back from England to Perth, unveils Le Filete Sole Loch Ness a creature shaped dish for gourmets. A roast potato body wears a jacket, walnut head, lobster features, and a green sauce swims like a monster in its loch. The debut drew head waiters managers chefs and page boys to a ceremonial presentation with secret sauce ingredients guarded.
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J. Gardiner
Perth
Western Australia
England
Mr. Gardiner
Restaurateurs
Oldest Pigeon Patchy Dies at Age 24 in Leicestershire
Patchy a cock pigeon owned by Mr Justin Glover of Ravensstone Leicestershire died aged 24 claimed the oldest pigeon in the world. Patchy known for peculiar markings won many Continental races and later sired several noted winners.
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Patchy
Justin Glover
Ravenstone
Leicestershire
Rail stations near Charing Cross count near six hundred
The report notes about 600 railway stations serving passengers within ten miles of Charing Cross in London. Key figures highlight the dense rail network around central London and its accessibility for travelers. The data underscores London's role as a major rail hub with extensive suburban links.
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Charing Cross
London
Waterford Book Theft and Muddy Loss at Docks
A Waterford bookshop paid part of £80,000 for rare volumes from the Devonshire library at Lismore Castle. The parcel slipped its knot and fell into Waterford River while being hoisted to a steamer. four volumes, soaked and muddy, were recovered by the shop after youths allegedly dragged them inside. Miss Power described the incident and the subsequent efforts to trace the books with the shipping company.
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Waterford
Duke of Devonshire
Lismore Castle
London
Miss Power
Aftewards Shipping Company
Mosquitoes: Dangers and Remedies Highlighted by Rex Fellows
A Rex Research Fellowship summary warns mosquitoes pose serious health risks, injecting a toxic fluid to digest blood and spreading diseases. It urges frequent use of liquid insect spray before bedtime to exterminate mosquitoes and other pests for a safe night’s rest.
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Rex
Gardener Arrested for Sorcery Across Java
A Java police report accuses a gardener of a wide sorcery practice. He allegedly treated heat, cured ailments, brewed love philtre from odd ingredients, foretold fortunes, supplied amulets and charms, and offered magical protection against loss. He claimed to increase wealth for clients among ignorant peasants.
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Java
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P.O. Box
Gloucester Hotel
Gloucester
SPOCK
F. M. Smith
IRONS
Gloucester Electric Supply Company Ltd
Gloucestef
Hygiene and Internat
JONAL
J. A. Chamier
Imperial Institute
Zoo
Croydon
Harness & Saddlery
Jarrott‘s
Musical Supplies & Service
FISK
Radiola
Gloucester Rubber Works
Church Street
Gloucest
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