Australia’s 17th Century Chimney Sweep Coat of Arms
The article recounts Leonard L. Prevost being granted a coat of arms as chimney sweep to Lord Carrington in 1686 Australia. It notes a display on a Paddington NSW wall and details about historical Melbourne hostel innovations for the blind and a croquet garden. It also covers Toongabbie Farm’s convict labor, 1790 NSW settlement growth, and a grim 1801 voyage tragedy with many deaths.
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Aus
Ulster
Street
Paddington
Nsw
Leonard L. Prevost
Ihereby
Lord Carrington
P.C
Wellington
Sydney
Helen Keller
Woollahra
Australia
Botanic Gardens
Round Farm Cove
Phillip
Toongabbie Farm
Parramatta
Toongabble
Toorgabble
George ‘Thompson
England
Mossman Notes Valedictory and Local Farewell
Mossman notes mark a valedictory for long serving head teacher Mr and Mrs L R Kehos as they leave Miallo School after about four years. The piece records thanks from the community and a small ceremony with local dignitaries, plus tributes to the Kehos family. A separate notice mentions a Mormon resident's death and a shire hall function funded by residents and GWA. Proceeds from the event exceeded expectations with prizes donated and returned to the fund.
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L. R. Kehos
Miallo
Tate
Persia
Nanate
Bt School
Kehoe
Mr. C
Ste. Rome
Berio Ecu
Sid
Shire Yall
GWA Fadion
Alec Rex
N. O'Shea
Messrs. Brown
Lancini
Bart Bates
Montecarlo
W. Dwyer
Mr. Senn
Euchre
Mesdames Hows, Nissen
Fitzgerald
R. Sorenson
Wilson
Steve Arnold
P. Giles
Mossman Dental Clinic
C. Wilson
Giles
C.F. Smith
Mormandix Wick
Mossman
Johnston
Jocelyn Bararley An
Fata Fringe
Wallis
Keith
Vico
St. Ae's Convent School
I. Purfees Gres
Central Steel Gane Prices Board
Mss
Sharp
Vie Fenger Deat
Momma
Taree
Nsw
L. Riddell
Moseman Man
Don Buckler
Tomay
Brisbane
Etna age evidence and ancient insect find linked to volcanic history
BBC correspondent Christopher Berpell interviews Professor Hartig on Etna’s age, citing Miocene era insects and a long paleoterrane track from Sicily to Syria. Hartig explains hidden water stores in bedrock may revolutionise Etna agriculture. the report also covers Mossman club trophies and local community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Berpell
B.b.c’s
Hartigantalian
Etna
Europe
Rina
Antocharia Damone
Italy
Syria
Palestine
Damons
Emor Hartig
Serpell
BBC
Damone
Hartig
Eina
FAO Deliberations on Commodity Surpluses and LCCH Plan
A conference discussed a committee of experts report on commodity surpluses and a proposed International Clearing House scheme to buy and dispose of surpluses for hard and soft currencies. Objections from the United Kingdom and the United States were noted, with emphasis on a commodity by commodity approach and concerns over currency imbalances, trade disruption, and international finance. The plan faced acceptance issues among FAO members, and a special committee of 16 nations including Australia Canada Egypt France India Indonesia Netherlands Pakistan Poland United Kingdom USA and Paraguay was proposed to study balance of payments problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of F.A.C
United Kingdom
ICCH
FAO
LCCH
Plan Ae
Tiwan
Australie
Brasil
Canada
Ibe
Egypt
France
India
Indonesia
Netherlands
Pakistan
Poland
USA
Paraguay
Rebuilding of London House of Commons After World War II Beetle War
During May 1941 the House of Commons suffered major damage from air raids. Audiences watched repairs including a rebuilt spire, with timber overhauled and insecticide treatment to combat beetle infestation. The restoration uses English oak and leaded cladding, aiming to stop further damage and preserve historic beams and the monogramed 1948 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
London Anm
BBC
Audrey Rumell
al Rowell
Richard
Y Courthope
Bumex
Bia
Seema
SBC
Westminster
Smoking milestone sparks jubilant cheers at Avery gathering
Avery marks a milestone as five attendees celebrate smoking a cigarette now at a gathering. The event notes include a playful count of five today and a longtime habit theme emphasized by the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
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