“Cordelia is a very silly name for a dog!” said Farmer Dawson. “It’s out of Shakespeare!” replied Mrs Dawson who was very well-read. “It’s still a very silly name!” he announced, marching off. Unknown to them, Cordelia, the beautiful spaniel, had found a friend. He was Bump, a mongrel, who wandered into the farm one […]
The farm truck was quite old. It creaked and clattered as Farmer Biggles drove it to the market. Often he had to stop because the engine smoked! One day, a tramp stopped at the farm. He wore tattered clothes and was hungry. Farmer Biggles and his wife gave him food and he had a bath
Edward, the large work-horse at the farm, was tired of standing in his stall at the stable. “I spend the whole day at the fields, take the cart to the market and back, give rides to Farmer Bowles and his family, and at the end of the day I’m exhausted!” he announced to Becky, the
Deep Eddies or Underwater Whirlpools produced by ocean currents flowing around terrain features like submerged mountains are a hazard to underwater navigation. Tidal currents can produce giant whirlpools. In 2014, Chinese Submarine 372 started plunging unexpectedly into an ocean trench and its pressure pipe burst. Only prompt action in closing valves and releasing gas to
Winter was over. At the farm everyone was shearing the sheep. Farmer Claus had a large flock and needed lots of men. All the farmers helped one another to get the shearing done. Sheep were caught and held, while one man sheared and another applied a lotion all over each sheep. They were dunked in
Amy, Farmer Fowler’s daughter, ran after her brother, Tim. He was going to paint the fence around the farmhouse. “I can paint too!” she said. But Tim was firm. “No, Amy, you’re too small!” “I’m not!” said Amy, “I’m six!” They argued while Tim began to paint the fence, firmly telling Amy to get lost!
Godfrey was lost again. He was Farmer Toggle’s son and just five-years-old. He had an unfortunate habit of exploring the places around the farm and someone had to keep an eye on him always! Everyone on the farm was out searching for him and Mrs Toggle was having hysterics in the parlour. “Call the police!”
“Oh, dear!” said Mildred, the cow, “Today the vet is to visit the farm!” Everyone looked unhappy. Dr Bellows would poke them and check their teeth, ears and noses, and give them dreadful medicines and injections! Dr Bellows arrived in his old car that creaked and shuddered to a stop. There was no point hiding,
Bunter, the farmer’s terrier, had been watching Farmer Plover’s son, Harry, playing with a bright yellow balloon. He had never seen a balloon before. He had seen balls, of course. He even had a blue one of his own that Harry would throw for him. But this thing seemed wonderful to play with! The balloon
Min Min Lights, a mysterious light phenomenon that seem to follow travellers for long distances, has often been reported in outback Australia in Queensland, Northern Territory and northern NSW. The light was observed by a stockman in 1918 in a small settlement of Min Min, located between the outback towns of Boulia and Winton. Min
“Why do humans have tea?” asked Billy, the puppy. “They just do!” replied Cora, the sheep. “It’s a kind of ceremony in the afternoon. It’s called tea, but actually there are a lot of goodies: sandwiches, scones, cakes, cookies…..” “Why don’t we have tea too?” asked Billy. This made Cora and all the others think.
Farmer Cory’s goat was jealous. He had bought a beautiful red jacket for his wife, with a velvet collar, and she looked so nice in it. Loretta, the farmer’s goat, longed for a red jacket! One day, Mrs Cory wore the jacket to the village and, when she returned, she put it out on the
Bigger, the farmer’s donkey, was a very sad fellow. He had something to feel sad about every day: it was cloudy, it was raining, the sun was too hot, the load was too heavy, the hens cackled loudly! None of the farm animals stayed for long anywhere near Bigger, for they would soon become miserable
Petunia, Farmer Leyland’s cat, was very inquisitive. The farm animals were a bit fed up because Petunia would always turn up to listen if they wanted to have a good chat! One evening, a little fairy had fallen asleep in the rose creeper outside the stable. She woke up hearing Jessie, the cow, saying, “There
Taffy was the naughtiest of the puppies on Mr Toby’s farm. All the other puppies had been selected for adoption. But when someone came to see them, Taffy would run away and hide! He did not wish to leave the farm. It was after a long search that he was found each time, and by