Talking Fish Wilber to Retire After 16 Years of Fame
Wilber the talking goldfish, now 16 years old, will retire from the tank in Stockton New South Wales. Mrs Lilian Kirby says the fish only talks to her, bobbing and shouting glob when she speaks and has shown signs of hiccoughs lately. Wilber originated from Kurri Kurri and is the last of the original six fish bought for five cents each.
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Centuries-Old Whale Faces Extinction
CAPETOWN South Africa The blue whale the largest creature in history faces possible extinction warns Dr Harrison Matthews director of the London Zoological Society. Despite international limits the blue whale population has declined while factory ships still extract oil earning high profits. The Union of South Africa participates in annual Antarctic expeditions and off shore whaling from Durban with large catches near the Cape of Good Hope.
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Aerial applicators school fills class at Texas A&M
Texas A&M College reports a full 10-man class for its aerial applicators course, the first joint college and Civil Aeronautics Administration program. The course runs Nov 5 to Dec 15 with a waiting list, featuring qualified pilots sponsored by crop-dusting firms.
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Decline of South Georgia Whaling Tactics Discussed
The article notes dramatic drops in blue whale catches around South Georgia Island last year. It cites historical land station kills of 1,500 or more per season and warns the industry would shift to fin whales, risking inefficiency and unprofitability. Dr. Matthews cautions the Antarctic whaling industry may follow a similar fate as in Argentina.
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