Two Nelson Tales Shared by Royal Marines Old Comrades
At Trafalgar Might in London, Col W P Drury recounted Nelson aiding a drowning marine aboard the Victory by throwing his knife to free him. He noted Nelson’s last act in England was kissing a five year old girl, later mother of Captain Portlock Dodson. A note lists musical instruments found at PALING'S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Nelson
Royal Marines
Trafalgar
London
W. P. Drury
Battle of
Nelson
Drury
England
Portlock Dodson
Kensington Racing Day at Kensington Flight and Jumpers
Races at Kensington feature Flying division where Fordlight fell but rider C Laycock escaped unharmed. Included are Bridge and Bow winners Silver City Yarrawin and others with times and betting odds listed. several sprints and distances reported with close finishes and various horses like Paddora Alantis Calvados Meadowdale Roy Walsh Gravure Pytheus Arcturus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Kensington
Fordlight
C. Laycock
New British stamps contract awarded to Harrison and Sons
Mersrs Harrison and Sons Limited receive the contract to print the new British postage stamps. Denominations up to one shilling will be produced by photogravure in the centenary year of the adhesive stamp. About 220 tons of paper and 110 tons of gum arabic are needed for a yearly supply of around seven thousand million stamps valued at about £35,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mersrs
Harrison and Sons, Limited
Printera of
London
J Chalmers
Trandee
Sudan
Soccer in the Wilds A Kenyan town team charms visitors
A young doctor in Nombara East Africa organises a native soccer team that dominates visiting liners. Matches start at five in the afternoon with half an hour played due to heat. The Daily Express notes the play rivals top amateur English sides and local spectators are keen, though few understand English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nombara
East Africa
Goadhes
Works
Aateur
England
Daily Express
Accident Cripples Man After Balcony Fall in City
Sydney reporters say John McGrath of Palmer Street City fell from a balcony onto an iron spiked fence this morning. He received fourteen stitches for throat and arm wounds and was found in a pool of blood, initially suspected as a razor attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
John McGrath
Palmer Street
City
McGrath
Four Cylinder Cars Rise in European Markets
The article notes a shift toward four cylinder engines in Britain and France, with Renault Peugeot and Delage among major makers focusing on fours. It cites the growing popularity of four and sixes, rubber mounted engines reducing vibration, and a trend across Britain France Germany and Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
Peugeot
Climon
Renault
Delagelund Hotelkiss
Germany
Italy
Overseas intelligence setup notes and rights reserved
A publication note states that Reuters World Service and other special sources contribute to overseas intelligence in this issue. It reserves all rights in Australia and New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuters World Service
Australia
New Zealand
Police Court Proceedings in Canberra Hidden Goods Case
In Canberra police court Stanley Mitchell Bennett, a stranger, was remanded for eight days on a charge of possession of suspected stolen goods. William Ernest Green, staying at No 4 camp, was remanded for eight days on a summary grace charge. Cement Stanley of Capital Hill Camp was fined for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Mitchell Bennett
Canberra
J. T. H. Goodwin
William Ernest Green
Cement Stanley
Capital Hill Cam
America's Godfather and the Cabot name origin claim
The piece discusses whether John Cabot named America after Bristol customs officer Richard. it notes prior use of the name in Bristol and debates among English and American scholars, without settling the theory. It also contains a tangential ad about piano players and pianos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Loog
Cabot
Miteg
Bristol
Richard
England
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paling's
Mr Can
Eno
Enos
Exo
Seles Ageniat
Harold F. Ritchie Co. Ltd
Nsw
Bridge and Bow
Silver City
Yarrawin
We Ee Ee
Bridge and ‘Pow
YaraWin
Bliver City
Aecond
AIM Pageant
Trelence
T.T
Lenfort
AIR Pageant
Tresence
Paddora
Barinch
Nuw
Ularit
Mira
Alantis
Lady Baralong
Bonnie June
Lady Barnlong
Tinw
Calvatpor
Ae We
Barraworn
Dal Lad
Ae Ee
Calvados
Meadowdale
Fame
Brad
Roy Walsh
Ee Ee
Glory Girth
Ee Ee Ee Ee Belling
Glory Girl
Copious
Pytheus i
Arcturus
Pytheus
Resch
Waverley
Godfather
Paling
Newcastle
Linmore
Federal
Canberra Bakeries Ltd
Mort Street
Braddon
Omatte Ste Pong
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