Fifty Years After Ulundi Lancers Charge Told by Veterans
A Cape This story recalls three real soldiers Sergeant Smith Trooper Payne and Trumpeter OLesey who charged in ceremonial dress at Ulundi. In a hotel gathering in Natal they shared memories of the 17th Lancers and the 78 year old Colonel Ned as they and 22 other survivors spoke of hunger battles and recalls from the Umfolozi to Durban.
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Smith
Payne
O'Lesey
Ulundi
Ltof
Cape
Natal
Histor
17Th Lancers
Nedd
Diffcultcs
Millar Millar Items Incomplete Boxing Card
Fragmentary report lists results and names Bryant, Moses, Dargue, Amatt, Griffiths and Leinster with scores and totals a brief sports clipping noting bouts and outcomes despite unreadable portions.
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Bryant
Moses
B. Dargue
Pote End Amatt
Criffiths
B. Bryant
Mie
Merny
Kati
Leinster
Sands
Mens Dress Reform Sparks Fantastical Theatrical Proposals
The Daily Mail notes fruitless agitation for male dress reform. It mocks the shy male psyche and resistance to unconventional attire, citing pre-Raphaelite styles, tights with bright colors, and lace-trimmed plas fours. It recalls Sir William Orpen’s hot weather design featuring a steel helmet, coatee, straw kilt, and sandals, deemed impractical for the average man in Piccadilly.
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Ily
Mail
London
Literary Digest
Ape
Max
William Orpen
Daily Mail
Hawaii
Piccadilly
First Aeroplane Fork FL Arrangements by Shell Company
October 22 saw an excursion to Essendon Aerodrome with his wife in the company of Mr Frank Penny. He was impressed by the flying activity and the favorable climate for aviation in Australia. Mr Chalmers planned a Pacific flight in June of last year.
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Shell Company
Essendon Aecordrome
Frank Penny
Australia
Chalmers
State Statistics and Miscellaneous Facts Summary
State statistics present a wide array of figures for the year 1928-29. Key items include overseas imports £11 million and exports £23 million, state revenue £16.74 million, and star expenditure £16.90 million. Railways total 6,787 miles with ongoing construction, and factory output valued at £46.46 million. Mineral and agricultural production show gold, cane, wool, and other outputs with substantial monetary values, with revisions noted as monthly updates.
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Peices
Aim
War time inflation and postwar collapse in agriculture
The text outlines how wartime demand inflated agricultural output and land prices, followed by sharp deflation after consolidation and the return to normal consumption. It notes American and Australian experiences, with U.S. foreclosures driving farmer distress as banks tightened credit.
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U.S.A
America
Hoover
United States
United Financial Institutions
Unclear fragment on land finance and downturn
Fragmentary reading notes a discussion of land finance and a major downturn in the Austral region, mentioning increases and a greatest fall, but details and context are unreadable.
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Austral
Academy secretary dies amid secret ties to Tsar’s decree
An academy secretary dies amid allegations he concealed documents revealing personal ties to the Tsar and the decree governing secret use. Authorities investigate possible breaches of state secrecy and official conduct related to the alleged concealment.
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Drury Lowe
Durban
Gonayer
the Prince Imperial
17Th-21st Lancers
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Caine
American Illustration
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Smellie & Co
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Eseries
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