Youth survives lost overboard on shark infested coast of Queensland
John Torbitt a 17 year old British seaman told how he fell over the stern of the freighter Hazelmoor while hanging out washing. Adrift in shark filled waters off North Queensland he swam to a small island then was rescued by a fishing boat after spending hours in danger. He described conserving strength, riding the current and glimpsing a lighthouse as he floated toward safety.
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Australia
Queensland
John Torbitt
Torbitt
Kitten Feared Cause Of Regina Woman's Bathing Death
Clarice Helen Magee aged 23 of Regina Saskatchewan died when a kitten she owned knocked a lamp into the tub while she bathed. The incident was found when landlord Richard Day saw water dripping from Magee's suite into his kitchen.
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Clarice Helen Magee
Regina
Miss Magee
Richard Day
Seaman Rescued After 7 Hour Plunge From Ship
Bill Hudson, skipper of the fishing boat Hazelmoor, heard a radio report of a man overboard. His son found Torbitt on Hing Island after a seven hour swim, and brought him to safety on the beach.
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Hght
Bill Hudson
Hazelmoor
Tiny Hing Island
Torbitt
Phoenicians Introduce Grapes to Southern France and Italy
Historical note describes Phoenicians bringing grapes into southern France and Italy around 600 B.C. This influential introduction shaped viticulture across the region, laying the groundwork for later wine production traditions.
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France
Italy
New Lignite Mine Opens Near Estevan Area
The Great West Coal Company Ltd opened a new mining operation near Estevan Saskatchewan. Incorporated in 1905 in the province, the firm holds a major share of Saskatchewan coal production. Minister Russ Brown highlighted that Saskatchewan supplies 20 percent of Canada’s coal and nearly half comes from Great West properties. He praised lignite’s role in powering industrial and social development.
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Great West Coal Company Ltd
Estevan
Sask
Saskatchewan
Russ Brown
Industry and Information
Canada
Great West Properties
Corner Cupboard and Wall Pocket Plans Pattern Preview
Pattern 318 guides cutting the scalloped front and shelves for a corner cupboard with a material list and construction steps. Pattern 261 offers three full-size designs for old-time wall pockets with modern usage ideas. Each pattern is 50c from Home Workshop Patterns, Department P.P.L. Vancouver.
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Department P.P.L
West Sth
Vancouver
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