Dover Battle of Britain car fetches 200 pounds at auction
A 1920 touring car sold for £200 at auction, part of wartime memorabilia from the Dover Battle of Britain hospital. The sale notes reveal modest postwar value and item history.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 27, 1947
Page
6
A 1920 touring car sold for £200 at auction, part of wartime memorabilia from the Dover Battle of Britain hospital. The sale notes reveal modest postwar value and item history.
Lt. Col. Arthur R. Stewart of Vancouver awarded the Order of the British Empire for firm stance with Japanese authorities in Singapore. He led the first party to reach Singapore in 1945, ensured POW and internee needs, and refused to lower the Union Jack amid Japanese pressure. Stewart previously served with the Irish Fusiliers, rose to command, and was discharged last August.
A reflective line on how a strong sermon resonates when it mirrors familiar people and situations, showing how spiritual messages connect to daily life and personal relationships. It hints at the universality of moral lessons across different communities.
Zoologists observe moose and deer shed antlers from December through March with older animals losing them first. Few antlers found in the woods due to rodent gnawing and the hardness of antler bone.
New York City lists 619 miles of subways with 313 miles underground. East coast salmon average 10 to 15 pounds. 2711.
A mixed crossword puzzle grid with clues across and down covering words like observe, ripped, god of love, farm building, leather, ceremonial terms, and common verbs. Includes language hints and occasional cryptic references to notes and measurements across both horizontal and vertical orientations.
Eleanor Morley of the National Employment Service argues that women visiting homes for daily tasks should be classified as skilled household workers. She cites stigma shrinking the supply and notes wages rising from five dollars monthly to about 50 cents an hour, urging employers to treat them as business staff.
Wisconsin state Senator Clifford W. Krueger, a 425 pound member, faced seating trouble as the State Junior Chamber of Commerce supplied an oversized chair. The 3 percent wider model would not fit between his seatmates in the Senate Chamber, preventing use.
Nutritionists say no single food provides all nutrients. They advise combining milk fruit vegetables cereals breads meat or fish so meals supply all essentials for health maintenance.
National Health authorities propose steps to prevent respiratory infections in winter. Eat regular balanced meals, sleep in ventilated rooms, practice deep breathing to clean air passages, and avoid obvious sore throats and head colds.
David Ruge, a 16 year old from Chicago, admitted trying to extort money for a facial operation to remove ape like features. Dr Ferris Smith performed the operation on January 15 in Grand Rapids Michigan and reports the boy is pleased with the change.
United States fertilizer use in 1946 more than doubled prewar years, totaling about 200 pounds per person. Canadian consumption is estimated at roughly 100 pounds per capita, per C I L Agricultural News citing American Fertilizer Magazine.
Governor Ernest Gruening defends Alaska moose blocking rail traffic arguing their presence aids tourism despite Col. John P. Johnson of the Alaska Railroad seeking culls. Johnson cites January delays and a derailment as proof of pests harming schedules.
The kiwi serves as New Zealand's official emblem and national symbol. It is a flightless nocturnal bird native to the country, deeply tied to Maori culture and national identity.
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