Mammoth Tasmanian Bullock Sells For Record Price
A fat bullock bred by Van Dieman's Land Company sold at Burnie show in October 1915 for 120 pounds making a record. It was exhibited in Launceston and Longford before passing to new owners, then toured Australia. Live weight about 3000 pounds and age listed as something years.
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Burnie
Tasmania
van Dieman’s Land Company
Messrs Jacobs and Clarke
Launceston
Longford
Commonwealth
Woombye Show
Queensland
Australia
Riveting Rivalry Between British and American Riveters
British firm Fraser and Fraser of Bromley by Bow beat an American team in a margarine tank riveting contest for the Ministry of Food. R Farrant set a new record with 4276 rivets by 5 pm after 9 hours, aided by two helpers and a rivet crew. Visitors from official bodies witnessed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Fraser and Fraser, Ltd
Bromley
Bow
America
Ministry of Food
R. Farrant
Farrant
Admiralty
Ministry of Labor
Warship Production Department
Children’s Hacking Cough at aight Woods
A brief notice reports a hacking cough affecting children at aight Woods with care provided under local supervision. Medical staff advise monitoring symptoms and seeking treatment if condition worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aight Woods
Warning on Kidney Trouble and Doan's Pills
A local notice promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for early kidney trouble with a testimonial from Mrs F Benson of East Northam later Picton. The ad cites price 28.9d per bottle or six for 15s 3d and lists Foster-McClellan Co. Perth as the postable supplier. It urges buyers to ensure they get Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Dean
F. Benson
East Northam
Picton
Doan
Foster-McClelan Co
Murray-street
Perth
Doan’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Korbel
Merredin Mercury
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Ail i A Saeed
Ema
Carter & Semple
General Carriers
Northam
Guardian Asaong
A. D. Mitchell
Northam Courier
Pruning
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