Revised Postage Rates Across British Empire and Pacific Islands
The notice lists updated postage charges for inland and international mail across the Commonwealth, New Guinea, Pacific islands such as Bougainville and Buka, and other territories. It covers letters, postal cards, second class mail, printed papers, commercial papers, postcards, and merchandise with varied rates, including minimums and special rates to New Zealand, Australia, and select islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Lord Howe Island
Norfolk Island
Papua
Territory of
New Guinea
Pacific
Bismarck Archipelago
New Britain
New Hanover
Admiralty Islands
Nauru
Bouganville
Buks
Solomon
Aueiesion
Audh
Plaace
British Empire
New Hebrides
Banks
Torres Islands
Hanky
New Zealand
Fuji
Beitinh Empire
Lorre Ielands
Fiji
Big Comet Rumors Spark Waves of Wonder Across Earth
An old newspaper fragment discusses giant comets like Halley and Encke. It notes public fascination with predicted appearances and the difficulty of accurate forecasting, citing past events and widespread speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halley
Emaande Bay
Were there two moons in ancient times
A fragmented report discusses the possibility of a second moon near Earth. It notes ancient observations of a bright object near the Sun and suggests a second lunar body may have existed but faded or become undetectable.
Household Hints From an Old Kitchen Solvent Guide
A garbled kitchen tips lot covers cleaning glassware ovens and pastry notes. It hints at using lemon juice in pastry, varnish, varnishes, and clearing glassware with ashes and salt while offering vague routines for chimney care and stove maintenance. It mentions running and bracing foods and suggests salt to ease stains on bears, and boiling potatoes with salt for a skin effect.
Trunk Line Telephone Rates Effective 1934 Published
The following trunk line rates are supplied by the vice Postmaster Mr L A D O Conuur for publication. A charge of 1d for use of local plant is added to above charges in all effective trunk line rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. D. O'Conuur
Valle
Piranhas Feared in South American Rivers
The Brazilian river fish known as pirhaca are described as ferocious predators with dagger like teeth. A single bite provokes a frenzy as a whole shoal tears the victim apart. Natives fear these fish more than giant alligators in the same waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
The Earth's Tail I A Space Tale About Our Planet
A narrative describes Earth possessing a tail visible from other worlds and compares it to Saturn’s rings and Jupiter’s belts. It suggests the tail could be a vast gas cloud or a swarm of tiny moons ranging from cricket ball to house size, extending hundreds of thousands of miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Saturn
Jupiter Ia
Mars
London Misconceptions From A Tricky Geography Lesson
A witty classroom exchange shows a pupil correcting a teacher on London. The tale notes a teacher pressuring facts while a student mocks errors. A historical aside mentions a 16th century round the world voyage started in 1533 with five ships, 388 crew, but only one ship and one man returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johany
Vondon
Johnny
Mins
London
Mii
Also Mentioned on This Page
ARC
Pawl
Peretacinaa
Eorr
Tapiter
Ramon
Cobram Mechanics Institute
Library and Readis Medbco Bend Mie Seurdazy
San Regs
Albury Ardmune Wilint AL Boeck
Henalin
Berrigan i
Bendigy Central & Sub
Conowas
Canberrs
Comgrovis Hash Dungeove South
Kburow
Finny
Geeivoy Hay Henty Tavergordun Derijderie
Katunge Kyabram
Lockhart Longwood
Svea
Boomanocomana Redgum
Ss. M. Russell
M. Rubsell
Sewmillr, Maree
Marino
Basleay Statens Coterie Parti Momeroun Dea
Sole Vic
Henry Pty
Henry Berry & Co, Pty. Ltd
Collins Stet
Melbourne
Hance
Hele
A.M.S
Pms
T. A. Dickson & CO
Geelong
Nsw
O'Connell
Sydney
Dustrala
Brown, Corke & Co
Perrin
Cat Popendent
Fred
Onethog
Afl
He Cobram
Newspaper & General Printing Office
Ross Brothers
THE
W. Davis
Alf
Writers For Money Loans
Alan Sven
Liberal
Meda
England
N.U.P.B.A
Yarrawonga
Cobram
Nuwarkab
Brighton
Royal
Uiuer
W. G. Jordan Station Street
E. H. Edwards
L.A.B
Cobrais
Ouiall
Gev
L. F. Buwards
Per Allen
Gallen
Rea Samees Bay
Saleh Ikag
Heme
Glens el
Duane Iver
Adana
Cobran Hale SD
Shblace
Wossas
Metootie
Mirchi
Katamati I
Auntie
Uae
Ece
Pin Ree Sega
Alee Wesseley
Alb
Ais
Lier
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