Saved by a Cat
Autumn 1914 :
“Lieutenant R. Lloyd of the Grenadier Guards became detached from his regiment near the French frontier and was later found in an exhausted condition in a farm outhouse. A cat was found sleeping on the officer’s neck and it is believed the warmth of the animal saved the soldier’s life.”
Flag Day for Horses
September 1916:
“The Flag day for Sick and Wounded Horses of the British Army which was held on Monday 4th September realised from the sale of flags and subscriptions over £49. It is hoped to make this amount up to £50.”
Ducks arrive in Aberystwyth
Autumn 1916:
“A flock of mallard ducks, eight in number, were seen in the harbour on Thursday morning last. They flew from Constitution Hill to Alltwen Cliff and returned again to the harbour. A larger number were seen in the bay a few days later. It is believed that this part of the country will be visited by a larger number of these birds this winter than in the past as the wild ducks which breed on the Belgian swamps will be driven away by the sound of artillery bombardment.”
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