Postage Rates Within the Commonwealth and Nearby Territories
The notice lists 1934 postage charges for letters postcards and printed matter within the Commonwealth to Lord Howe Norfolk Island New Guinea and Pacific islands including Bismarck Archipelago Bougainville and Solomons with rates per ounce per 3 ounces and per item. It covers outside the Commonwealth to New Hebrides Banks Torres Islands Fiji and New Zealand with different per ounce and per item charges and includes special rates for commercial paper samples books and periodicals and small packets along with a note that merchant or parcel rates apply to certain services. The document credits local Postmaster L A D O Connor for supplying the rate list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Lord Howe Teland
Norfolk Island
Papos
New Guinea
Pasitiv
Bismarck Archipelago
New Britain
New Hanover
Admralty Islands
Nurs
Bouganville
Solomon Lalande
Iettercarde
New Hebrides
Banks
Surres Islands
Sd Firot Vz
Eagh Adarional Ve
Postesrds
Banks and Torres Islands
New Zealand
Thorewo
Fiji
Botan Keupie
Starters for Fame Starving to Earn a Living in Paris Cage
A historical survey notes varied fasting stunts as income, recounting 1925 Paris Englishman Wooley’s ten day fast outside Le Petit Journal, his collapse during temptations, and subsequent debates on whether such acts test human endurance or exploit spectators. It cites Sado the Fasting Man at 36 days, Dr. Tanner’s 40 days, and cases of faked fasting like M. Galloni in a Paris restaurant where police uncovered food hoarded in a hidden cage setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wooley
Belleau
Cams
Wollint
Petit Journal
Sado
Tanner
Farkers
M. Galloni
Gallani
M. Monicault
Monicault
Gallest
Waterproof artificial silk stockings promise rainproof wear
A new waterproof artificial silk fabric could produce stockings impervious to rain and mud while dyed in any shade. A second invention reduces the fabric's shine to a subtle matte look, aligning with the desired understated style of quality stockings.
The Lutine Bell at Lloyds and its uncertain fate
The Lutine Bell hangs in the Underwriters Room at Lloyds and is linked to the bullion ship Lutine. Debates persist over its use with guidebooks noting joy when it rings for overdue ships and others warning of misfortune, reflecting mixed beliefs about its sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phare
Lloyd's
London
Pose
Holiday hobbies and sports for mind and body
An exploration of leisure activities such as fishing and golf as ways to maintain physical and mental health. It contrasts calming outdoor pursuits with the strain of intense exercise, noting the potential benefits of steady practice and the dangers of overexertion. The piece praises fishing as a tranquil sport offering fresh air, quiet surroundings, and constructive engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Aredery
Crasty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cobram Auto Service
Wyatt Bros
Vinnie Ant Neta
NU Aron Vokod
Cobra Medues
Pialay
D. Munro
Cobram Lpholsterer & Furnitur
MR. C. Lovey
China
Cobourg Avenue
Melbourne
Cobram
Bock
Cobra
Hncan
Matty
Cis Jlity
Tt. N. Harris Family
Bank Street
A.R. Wadeson
Matti Street
Cox
New Zealand Loan & Mercautil
Farmers & Setlers Insurance Coy
Harse
Dhindy Seu
Merle
Mate
Albury
ST End Street
Rembiak
Katharine R. Lyons
Cobram Pharmacy
DODGE
Australian Automobile Association
Texaco
A.A.A
Texaco Motor Oil
Altson
B. L. Rice
Sony Ge
the Cobram Bakery
Postwachter
L. A.D. O'Connor
Zda
Albury Ardmoos
Marat
Bevalla
Berrigan
Beuayo Central & Sub
Corowa
Canberra
Cosgrove Rail
Cosgrove South
Denniquawn
Bobuce
Deciderie
Invergordon
Kyabrans
Lockbad
Longwood Maustroid
Mornington Il Moorooma
Marchson Nothaha Nagambie Narrandera
Numurk Niciande
Rochester Hushworth Hutbergsen
Seymour Bhepparton
James
Lutine Bell
W. Davis
Oliday Hobbies
Hertingson
Treasury
Cobram Dechauics Institute
Tabrary
Rios
Fon Dito Sanata
Ranrinos
O'Hanla
O'Hanlon & Company
Nathalia
Bourke St
Renae BsonirTes
Ewe
Accu
Cyeur
RJ. Kelly
Walpole
Kew
Victoria
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