1801: TO be sold by auction - A very desirable freehold estate called "Cleveload Farm" in the Parish of Madresfield. Being on the banks of the Severn and distant only six miles from Worcester and four from Malvern Wells, it enjoys a peculiarly desirable situation, rarely to be equalled in any part of this kingdom. It commands beautiful and extensive prospects of hills, woods and water and is an ideal residence for a Man of Fortune, particularly a Sportsman. The roads are excellent in every direction.

EARLY on Thursday morning last died, of a sudden rupture of a blood vessel in his lungs, which put an immediate end to his life, Humphrey Lyttelton Esq., Deputy Town Clerk of this city and one of the Coroners for the county. His most inflexible integrity and love of justice universally characterised him as an able, upright lawyer who was justly respected and esteemed by all.

1901: THE G.W.R is running August holiday excursions from Worcester to Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Cardiff, New Milford, Brighton, Hastings, Eastbourne and Ramsgate.

CUNARD Line Steamers from Liverpool to New York - First class saloon £10, Second Class £8 and Third Class £5.15s. Second and Third class passengers will be forwarded free from New York to Philadelphia or Boston. The steadiness of the new Cunard ships, "Saxonia" and "Ivernia" and their freedom from discomfort are testified to by everyone who travels in them. Tickets can be obtained from Griffiths and Millington at 50 Foregate Street, Worcester.

THE annual Ombersley and District Agricultural Show was held at Hindlip Park by the kindness of the noble president, Lord Hindlip. There was a large crowd and numerous competitors for the classes for horses, nags, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, flowers and vegetables.

1951: A £25 reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of three large antique metal urn-shaped vases stolen from Rous Lench Court near Evesham.

AT the Public Hall, Worcester for the next two Saturdays - Roy Fox and his New Orchestra with Victor Feldman, Radio's Ace Drummer and Vibraphonist, The Singing Strings and vocalists Janet Webster and Judy Joy. Dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets 5/-.

SIR William Wiggin complained to Powick Parish Council that the Old Hills Common had been badly neglected for some years. It was agreed that 30 dead or dying elm trees be felled and that large patches of thistle and gorse be cut down. An advertisement is also to be placed for a hay-warden for two or three days a week.