Treasure Ship Cabradornga Capture by Anson 1743
The Nuestra Senora de Cabadonga treasure ship, from Manila, was captured by Captain Anson’s Centurion on April 20, 1743 after a fierce duel. The prize yielded 1,213,843 pieces of eight and 95,682 ounces of silver valued at about £913,000, with Spanish defenses decimated by Anson’s innovative volley tactics and marksmen in the tops.
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Angolo
Anson
Nuestra Senora de Cabadonga
de Covandonga
Manila
Don Geronimo Montero
Centurion
Richard Walter Anson
Spain
Walter
Nuestra Senora del Rosario
Drake
Don Pedro de Valdez
Nuestra Senora de
Acute Chinese exploit anti mosquito drive in Concession
The piece notes Chinese in the French Concession skimming oil from creeks and pools used to combat mosquitoes and repurpose it. Interwoven is a scene with Old Man Potts lamenting his son Bill’s Yale education and a misheard forecast, revealing a rural narrator tone and digressive humor.
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Potts
Bill
Yale
Holiday advice on making the most of leisure time
A collection of quotes and anecdotes on choosing and enjoying holidays. Authors urge purposeful travel, varying change of scene, and engaging pursuits to prevent boredom. Tales warn against aimless wandering and emphasize planning as well as practical joys.
Benalla District Notice Of Change In Local Appointment
Public notice announces John Barry formerly of Naggimbio acf Chariton has taken over from Mr Jno PB Prindes. The notice notes his well known profile and the hope to meet patrons who previously enjoyed his service. Provides reassurance of first class accommodation.
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John Bowdern
Goorumbut
Jenny
Bogato
Mulwala
John Barry
Naggimbio Acf Chariton
Benalla
Istrict
Jno
PB. Prindes
Lop Teley
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Sir William Gull
Hajes
Howré
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Hie
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Charles Kingsley
John Christie Murray
United States
Mark Twain
Andrew Clark
Dean Hole
Oracle
Payor
T. Manweld
HENRY
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Miei
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Henry Vallender
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Gale
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Beralla
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Soirof Lang
Aml
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Kegchle Patan
Shigah Qeanding Léyuli
Amt
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Powders
Melbourne
Gfilc
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Thomas OU Adwiur
Hibenalla
Knitting Depot
Ryan
Benalla West
Pell
Mulbourna
Carrier Serert
Broken River
Hanlon
Alliance Fire Insurance Co
Petial
Rothoen
P.ware
Gordon Inland Gas Perambulatorn
Bisyole Oil & Cement
Linn Oil
Ray Anit
Black Horse Dairy
Kaatel
Hobbit
Pictur
D.F. Ploughie
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Pisin Ie
Leon
Sires Axle Gren Sinad
Olppere
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Thos, Grainger
Bogs
Tn Bridge Street
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Waddlell
Bony
Dunter
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency
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Brooke
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