George Formby recounts songcraft in Shell Show tale
English comedian George Formby discusses writing his own tunes under tough conditions and recalls creating hits like The Window Cleaner Blow a Little Blast on My Whistle and Chinese Laundry Blues. He explains inspirations from long journeys and broadcasts, and notes a vow to sing only his own songs.
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George Formby
David N. Martin
Tivoli
George
London
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Formby
Formbys
Fred Godfrey
Godfrey
Mr. Godfrey
Middle East
Shell
Cornell milking test shows effort to produce milk
Cornell University tests reveal hand milking requires about 1235 squeezes per milking to yield 18.95 pounds of milk, expending 10 202 foot pounds of energy per milking, illustrating work involved for users of new Alta Laval films to improve operation.
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Cornell University
U.S.A
Alta Laval
Commonwealth rationing commission current coupon reminders
The Commonwealth rationing commission lists current coupon reminders for January 26 to February 8 and February 9 to February 22 1948. It notes expiry dates for tea butter meat and clothing coupons and announces new red blue and clothing coupons becoming available on specific dates in February 1948.
Fatal Saw Accident Strikes Wirrabara Worker Ted Deering
Edward Roy Deering died instantly when a 6 by 4 timber piece flew from a saw at Wirrabara Mill L A Hardwoods Ltd striking him in the heart. The Jamestown native, 21, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Deering, was to be married next Saturday. his funeral was held in Jamestown with closures of local businesses as a mark of respect.
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Jamestown
Wirrabara
Edward
Ted) Roy Deering
L.A. Hardwoods Ltd
Deering
Arthur Deering
S.A. Hardwoods Ltd
Ted
BP. H. Phillips
Australia to Receive New Light Fleet Carriers in Expansion Plan
Royal Australian Navy officers have begun training in England ahead of two light fleet aircraft carriers. The first ship is expected in Australian waters toward year end after commissioning and voyage time. The plan includes more destroyers, a heavy recruitment drive, and a target total Navy strength of 14 762 as Canberra budgets 50 million a year for defence.
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Australia
Royal Australian Navy
England
Britain
Australian
Australian Commonwealth Naval Board
H.M.A.S
William Burford longtime Jamestown resident dies at 80
The obituary notes the January 25 death of William John Burford aged 80 in Balaklava after a fall injury. Born in Hindmarsh he moved to Jamestown as a child, served as Overseer of Works for Belalie District Council, and later was Secretary and Librarian at the Jamestown Institute. A veteran of the Light Horse Regiment he earned the Volunteer Decoration. Survived by daughters Emily and Faith and sons Ray and Claude, both World War II casualties.
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Jamestown
Hindmarsh
Thomas Burford
K. Lawrie
Burford
Belalie
Jamestown Institute
Light Horse Regiment
Forester’s Lodge
Fathers Association
Balaklava
P. Moebus
Balaklava Hospital
Moonta
Ray
Clauda
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