Revised Postage Rates Across British Empire and Beyond
Inland rates apply to the Commonwealth and certain territories including Norfolk Island and New Guinea. Rates cover letters, postcards, printed matter, commercial papers, and merchandise with specific per 2 ounce increments and separate rates for New Zealand and Pacific islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Iord Mowe
Norfolk Island
Vapun
New Gainea
Bismarck Archipelago
New Britain
New Hinover
Adar
Why Islande
Efi
Neuen
Bonganville
Buka
Audi
British Empire
New Hebrides
Banks and Torres Islands
Fiji
Barks and Lorres Salwads
New Zealand
Telling the Lime at Sea
A fragmented maritime piece describes a sailor’s day divided into watches, bells marking the time from eight to twelve, with phrases about the ship’s log and daily routine. The text appears as garbled OCR with odd spellings and broken sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elebe Delle
Nishy
Big Brother Recording In Fondo Echoes Distinctly
A fragmentary article describes apparatus and methods for preserving speech via a large phonograph needle and cutting technique. It mentions Melba, signals from varied devices, and demonstrations in Brandon and nearby areas, noting the rarity and technical challenges of reproduction.
Fruit for Optimism and Mood Improvement in Monkeys
The study reports that a protein rich diet and abundant fruit improved mood in monkeys. Subjects showed longer rests, more lively behavior, and brighter activity by the study’s end. Researchers note humans on meat heavy diets may feel low mood. diet changes could lift spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etien
Jane al Shia
Trunk Line Telephone Rates Effective From October
Rates for trunk line telephone service have been supplied by the Postmaster General for publication. The notice outlines the new charges and the distribution area affected by the tariff change. The document names officials and references the official publication process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieal
L. A. D. O'Conuur
Bizarre Duels End in Death and Suicide in Historic Tale
A historical fragment describes reckless duels and fatal challenges. One duel used a red billiard cue as a weapon, killing the opponent, while another involved poisoned pills. Oddly, 1905 lottery-like drawings chose who would die by own hand, and a later case led a man to marry and then commit suicide with his partner.
Perils of Invasive Animals Across Regions Mentioned
The article describes invading species and their impacts in various regions. It notes that wild horses in Britain are rare but present in parts of British Columbia and Washington state. It mentions feral hogs, rasor-backs, Brambica goats, and pigs introduced by explorers and settlers, causing crop damage and ecological disruption. The piece also references island cases like Galapagos pigs and St Helena goats, highlighting environmental and economic costs from these animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Britt Columbia
West
Nevada
Australia
Mga
Florida
Galapagos
Telanda
New Zeayd
St. Helena
Boon
Katama Buckeye Hints at Trial Delays and Officials
A fragmented report from a sagging slate of letters and notices references delays, hearings, and county officials amid unclear names. The piece hints at governance, transport, and public works while offering few precise details or dates.
Unclear text fragment from local page
Fragmentary OCR text lacks coherent names places dates or events. cannot determine a single news item or summary. The readable bits are insufficient to identify persons organizations or locations for a factual two-line record.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Matehee
Mucht
Fey Balla
Rhe Atriking
Ghamophone
Fondo
Howe
Melba
T Vin
Brandon
Norfolk
Binteloes
Hedann Bay
Dr Levee
Cobram Mechanics Institute
Yao Gn
Albury
Haliarat i
Bevaige Central
Ur Colowa Mi
Corgrove
Dovkis Keohace Barre
Finley Geuteng
Dui
Hay Henry Tovergordon
Deriaere Dsuamarice
Boomanoomana Redgum
S. M. Russell
S. M. Russell Sawmille
Baroogs
Marino
Tootreard
Banya
Enay Berry &Co. Pty. Ltd
Melbourne
Henry Berry & Co, Pty, Ltd
Cotina
Meltownns
Dickson B CO
Ead Seytten
SHELL
Cobram
Newspaper & General Printing Office
Brown, Corke & Co
Perrin
Box Hill
Ross Brothers Proprietors
W. Davis Late
A.lf
Son of Peck
Nat
England
N.U.P.B.A
Yarrawonga
Namur
Brighton
W. G. Jordan Station Street
E. H. Edwards
L.A.B
Sual
L. F. Edwers
Gallien
Newnes Fortecy
Sao Ae
Rei
Esmne
Moran
Lier Ul Gute
Alors
Air Fey
Fhabae
Agriculvare
Levee
Katama
Suviakin
Agteierm
A. Breer
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