Secrets of the King Women at Bucking ton Palace
A London era piece reports six women who act as unseen secretaries to the King’s advisers at Buckingham Palace arriving daily to type confidential documents. They travel with the royal party, endure long hours during illness, and receive quiet recognition from the King and Queen, though their identities remain private.
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Buckington Palace
Britain
Trett
Piccadilly
Buckingham Palace Road
Victoria Station
Clive Wisram
Mandringham
Balmoral
Windsor
Cowes
St. James
G.H.E
Clive Wigram
Lord Stamfordham
Bir Clive
London
Windeor
Manor House at Welwyn for Sale After 900 Years
The Welwyn Manor House in Hertfordshire, once granted by Edward the Confessor’s ally, faces sale after centuries of rectors residing there. Rebuilt over time, the 1760 replacement by Edward Youn, rector and author of Night Thoughts, marks a pivot from historic rectory to modern property. Roman remains lie on the grounds, while the port moves away from romance to newer comforts.
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Welwyn
Hertfordahire
Edward
Edward Youn
Edward the Confessor
Romain
Uottfort
Moonee Valley Trial Hurdle Race Winners and Odds
Race card details for Moonee Valley and Coburg trials show Kalashik winning at 4 to 1 with Diva in second and Indian Runner third, time 3.44. Pine Divinkoo wins Two Tea Ul Handicap with Lady Byghton. time not clearly stated. Desert Flight wins Coburg Trial Welter with names and prices listed, times varied. Bratfuas and Kak xa dead heated in Brunswhok Welter purse.
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Diva
Coburg
Sage
Brunswhok
Bratfuas
Wadia
Clifford Plate Auckland Race Result
Clifford Plate race at Auckland today yields gold trail, Amtigders concentrate.
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Auckland
Amtigders
London boxing card sees Peterson defeat Behonrath in Cardiff
City heavyweight J Peterson defeats German Hans Behonrath in a Ten round contest in Cardiff, dominating most rounds before Behonrath retires in the night round. Peterson presses hard with a fierce pace inflicting punishment and causing an early eye cut on the German fighter.
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London
J. Peterson
Hans Behonrath
Cardiff
Peterson
Schonrath
Lottery Prize Blamed For Man's Downfall in Queanbeyan Court
Constable Jones told Queanbeyan Police Court that Mervyn Harold Swany’s drunkenness led to his conviction. Looby described Swany's refusal to go home after friends offered help, resulting in fines and default, as the court heard.
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Queanbeyan
Garres
Jones
Mervyn Harold Swany
Looby
A. G. Morgan
J.P
Soviet Institute of Artificial Rain Aims to Control Weather
The Soviet plan seeks weather control via an Institute of Artificial Rain. Members experiment with ultraviolet rays, X-rays, and high voltage currents to disperse clouds. They hope to induce rain in drought regions and protect districts facing shortages.
Hedgehog Train template machine crawls through tunnels
A description of a hedgehog train or template machine seen on British railways near towels. The device, with spikes on its exterior connected to an interior mechanism, advances slowly through tunnels clearing obstacles as it moves. Details include its frame and obstruction sensors guiding clearance above and below.
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Sions
Britain
Queanbeyan Triumph Over Gundaroo In Peruvian Test Match?
Queanbeyan Cricket Club posted 375 in 190 minutes as Gundaroo struggled on a lively wicket. Keith Lees starred with the ball for Gundaroo taking two for 204, while Clarke and Haston secured key wickets. Eamond narrowly missed a century while Kay and Murray contributed with sharp batting as the innings closed.
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Queanbeyan
Gungaroo
Keith Lees
K. Laws
Clarke
C. Lees
Kay
Croker
Eamond
Murray
K. Leen
Ams
Hayes
Hincksman
Kearney
Reardon
Queanheyan
Charke
Laem
K. Lack
Dwes
K. Leow
Crowe
Makep Yrchy
Bamond
K. Lees
C. Laen
AL Murray
Affleck
Bastow
Hinckanan
Maloney
Hobson
Ee Reardon
Bundrles
Lees
Atohin
Maker
Mosquito Colour Experiments Split Colour Bouts
A report notes mosquitoes show biting preference by colour with navy blue and dark hues favored over yellow and white. An experiment over 17 days used tents of various colours and coloured boxes. results show many mosquitoes alighting on navy blue while few landed on yellow or white, with red and brown receiving minimal attention. The piece references U S Army uniforms and a man of science confirming these findings.
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Atew
Jen
Palestine
United States Army
New Railway Signalling Lamp Promises Easier Night Passes
A bold new railway signal uses a powerful lamp up to 50,000 candle power to project a red or yellow spectacle in front of a lantern. The device, operated from a signal box, can be seen from long distances, reducing the need for footmen. Other signalling innovations are being tested to improve railway safety and efficiency.
Turf expert fined by court for advice on horse racing
An unidentified turf expert faced penalties after a Central Assembly Court hearing today. Police described the man as a tipping agent accused of giving advice on horse racing in exchange for rewards. The case, linked to Alexander Cunningham, involves alleged misconduct across 21 days.
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Bydney
Alexander Cunningham
Aummona Court
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House of Holbrook
England
TEO
Ederal Capital Press
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Saver
Toby
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Bey
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