An Old Sixpence.
A sixpence of old vintage was found among some change handled by tile secretary of the Mount Maimganui Yacht and Power Boat Club at its New Year’s Day regatta. The sixpence featured the head of George lII’, and was dated 1817.
Reporting Accidents
A reminder to motorists' of their obligations to report, accidents in which they were involved was given by Mr Raymond Ferner, S.M., in the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court when a charge of having failed to report an accident was being heard. “If there is a collision, and anyone is injured it is an absolute obligation on the motorist to report the accident to the police at once,” Mr 1 Ferner said. “If it is not done, the motorist lays himself open to a heavy penalty.”
Penicillin For Cows
An American journal recently to hand contains a full page advertisement headed “Cows Need Penicillin Too.” It is stated that America’s milk supply is reduced by at least 13 per eent. through bovine mastitis. It is so widespread that the loss in animals and milk production was estimated at the equivalent of £6O million (N.Z.). Treatment with penicillin has shown excellent results in curing mastitis and it has also been successfully used against germs causing tetanus, black-leg anthrax, botulism calf diptheria swine, erysipelas, and many other diseases of farm stock. It is stated, in conclusion that mass production of penicillin has made it available in quantify for veterinary as well as human needs.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 37, 8 January 1946, Page 5
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246An Old Sixpence. Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 37, 8 January 1946, Page 5
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