Disaster on the river bridge boat accident claims twelve
A catastrophic incident near Worcester during a civil engineering project led to the loss of twelve laborers. A heavy loaded boat capsized while crossing a river rope mooring, with only three survivors. An inquest returned accidental death verdicts as relatives mourned the tragedy.
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Messrs
Th Grisell
Samus Marian Pei
Harcort
al Lime
Depehy
Witiae
Worcester
Bt Digi
Yorse
Aileen
Richard Wise
Lee Teoul
Abory
Hull’s Electric Trams Overrun by Wagons After Wheel Breaks
In Hull a mix of wagoneering wagons and electric trams collide in a comical breakdown. Drivers mock the slower electric cars while a wheel on a wagonette breaks, forcing passengers to walk as the orange box and wheels collapse. The incident ends with passengers disembarking and continuing on foot.
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Paylig
Kingetop-poom-Hull
Wits Neshakers
Boise Pu
Hull
Cepital Stathon
Pumeigerns
Paaronger
Alough J
Penworth
Old Woman’s Remedies Fail At Arkansas Cabin
A group of six Englishmen waiting at a small Arkansas depot respond to an elderly coloured woman asking for a doctor. The improvised care includes turnip seed tea and poultices, with a broken rib later confirmed by a doctor who arrives to treat the patient. The woman thanks the doctor for coming and jokes about hardening bones with pork and onions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
America
Master of the Royal Fusiliers Dogs Hunt Beg
A royal pack of beagles and a deerhound chase a stray dog across hills and dales. The dogs move in pairs, baying constantly as the quarry darts through fields and lanes, prompting the keeper to seek compensation for the loss.
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Royal Rish Fusiliers
Bengion
Bill
Dale
Ans
Beagles
Burt
Peter Hyde M P Joins War Front amid Labour Support
The article follows Peter Hyde M P as he volunteers for military service after Britain declares war. He trains at Chatham, receives praise from colleagues, and moves to France as a lieutenant in a tunnelling unit. Hyde reflects on Labour’s role, shop workers, and potential postwar tensions as he faces danger abroad.
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Britain
Hyde
London
Warner
Engineer Cadet Corps
Cheltenham
Kitchener
Peter
Royal Engineers
Jasper Crane
House of Commons
Chatham
Petey
Benaie Hyde
Eve
Tom Craven
France
Agricultural and Pastoral Notes Weekly Direction
Agricultural and Pastoral Notes are issued weekly under the direction of the Minister of Agriculture. They draw mainly on the experience of the Department and provide guidance for farmers and shepherds based on current practice.
Bone chewing in cattle linked to pasture mineral shortages
The Department of Agriculture warns dairy herds suffer bone chewing from mineral deficiencies in pastures especially lime and phosphorus. It urges topdressing with superphosphate or fertilisers, growing suitable fodder crops, and feeding bone meal to affected cows while noting trials showing higher yields with fertiliser use and potential economic gains.
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Agrivulturg
Nygmia
Uoder
Subterranean clover adapts to drought on South western slopes
Agrostologist reports subterranean clover germination depends on timely rain. Early spring germination can yield abundant seed for next season, while persistent dryness can hinder growth in hotter districts. Top-dressing with 1 to 1 cwt of superphosphate boosts forage and seed production, with notable results in Bonrown and Boorowa districts.
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Bonrown
Asmietun Agrostologiat
Ben Streawd
Oy Sane
FF. Fahey
J. Nee
TI. V. Hughston
Agricultural Superphosphate Boostes Wheat Yields
Reports from Trangie Experiment Farm in the Agricultural Gazette describe fertiliser trials showing potential profits over £2 per acre when soil is properly fallowed and moisture preserved. Five plots tested, including superphosphate, indicate better root systems, improved feeding and drought resilience with adequate soil preparation.
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Pomo Wheat
The
Agricultural Gazette
Culling the Layers in Poultry Care and Management
The article advises removing unprofitable hens and details signs of decline such as a shrinking comb and pelvic changes. It discusses moulting timing, feeding and management to extend laying, and criteria for culling, noting a typical 10 percent cull of second year hens in well managed flocks.
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Noman
Tao
Western Australian apple crop hit by thrips and weather
The report notes widespread thrips damage in Western Australia reducing apple fruit set and yields. Despite strong blooms, many districts expect as little as ten percent crops, while Tasmania and Victoria may boost competition in the eastern market. Exports from WA to the east face a market shift as the state foregoes strong competition this season.
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Uni
Western Australia
New South Wales
Atate
Western Australis
Wight
Tasmania
Victoria
Girdling Fruit Trees Aids Apple Yields In Trials
American researchers report girdling young Baldwin trees can boost fruit yield. In trials of ten year old trees, about one third of main limbs were girdled, stripping bark around the crotch and covering the wound. Results show more limbs bearing fruit on girdled trees, with no injury to the trees observed so far. Researchers note method is experimental but promising for growers with suitable trees.
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J. Markholder
Pordas University
U.S.A
Unclear OCR: Poultry Proceeds and Market Claims
Fragmented text discusses poultry production and costs with mentions of profits, feed prices, and payment concerns. It references a poultryman and farming costs, implying financial pressures and potential adjustments in the market. The segment is garbled with no clear event or individuals identifiable.
Move On With The Times
A garbled OCR style passage mixes phrases about moving with the times, money, and personal guidance. It references Praveen and Veu in a scattered, hard to parse stream, with stray lines about readiness and staying prepared amid confusion and unclear context.
Juvenile Criminals and Royal Tyranny Recounted in Odd Chronicle
The piece narrates juvenile crime, royal misrule, and cruel punishment across eras. It describes a Moorish king’s ascent, persecution of Jews, and tyranny by rulers, with tales of young offenders like Leary and their grim fates.
Postal Humours and Requisitions Delay in India Mail
A Lahore Civil and Military Gazette comment notes public inconvenience caused by requisitions tied to mail delivery. It mentions posts at stations in India and Karachi delays, with the public irritated by postponements and late duties before quick delivery.
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Lahore
India
Ramoin
Karachi
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