Revised Postage Rates in Commonwealth and Empire
The notice outlines altered postage charges for letters, postcards, and commercial papers within the Commonwealth and to British territories. It lists rates by destination, including New Hebrides, Banks, Torres Islands, and New Zealand, with per 2 ounce and per 6 ounce minimums and special packet rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
General Post Office
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Perogiosi
New Hebrides
Banks and
New Sea
Tewn
Fiji
Wall
British Empire and To New Hebrides
Banke
Loree Islands
New Zealand
Keausa
Trunk Line Telephone Rates Listed for 1934 Publication
The local Postmaster Mr L A D O Consor provides a list of trunk line rates effective in 1934. A charge of id for use of local plant is added to the above charges on an effective track line collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. D. O'Consor
Weighing Liners and Tonnage in Ships
The article explains two tonnage types gross register and displacement. Gross register equals interior hull and deck space capacity, excluding machinery spaces, measured in 100 cubic feet. Displacement equals actual weight based on water displaced, found by Archimedes principle.
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Archimedes
Pirates in Petticoats in Romantic Pirate Lore
A sketch of historic women pirates Mary Read and Belle Hammond, their exploits in the early 18th century, and later tales such as Jamieson the marooned Scotsman who joined pirates then changed sides. The piece also recounts Captain Roberts’s encounter with pirates off Virginia and a grim prank ending aboard his vessel.
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Mary’ Reed
Jol Roger
Mary Read
Roetation
Belle Hammond
Duke of
Stitenmind
Helle Harmond
Ventur
Progres
Plymouth
Ralph D. Paine
Bysnish
Nikola
Jamieson
Lincoln
Sur
Agare
James III
Roberts
Ana
Toberte
London
Berriquin Advisory Committee Meeting Notes Progress
A mid late year report on the Berriquin Advisory Committee details funding, contracts, and project progress. It cites 43 im progress, 22 contracts, and plans for resumption compensation while outlining depot logistics and site preparations.
Government to Boost Scientific Research Funding
A government statement outlines plans to review scientific research needs and provide increased funds to the Department of Agriculture and related ministries. It emphasizes the value of scientific and technical offices and proposes enhanced support for key industries during the recess period.
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McVouai
Feile Ueeu
Scientibe Reseaien Ja
Department of Agitiature
Guyesameth
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