Revised Postage Rates Across Commonwealth and Pacific Islands
The notice lists new postage charges for letters and mail to the Commonwealth, Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands, Papua, New Guinea, and Pacific islands including Biamarck Archipelago Nauru Bouganui and Buba. Rates vary by category from 1d to 2d per 2 oz with minimums, covering printed papers catalogs merchandise and commercial papers. Additional rates apply for beyond the Commonwealth to Empire destinations and for New Zealand and Fiji.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Lord Howe Island
Norfolk Island
Papua
Territory of
New Guinea
Pacific
Biamarck Archipelago
New Britain
New Hanover
Fosalty Islands
Nauru
Bouganui
Buba
Solomon Islands
Pat Oes
British Empire
Hebrides
Banks
Torres Islands
British Erie
Beith Empire
New Hebrides
Haus
Torrestelands
New Zealand
Islands
Fiji
Blue Paper Mystery Turns Up From An Accident
A British paper maker's wife dropped a blue bag into a pulp vat, turning a batch of paper blue. The secret stayed with the couple for years, then sold to a London buyer who popularized the novelty at high prices. Governments later considered colored paper for official use, with nations choosing different hues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam East
Seer Ben Bia
Lars
Fragmented Moral Musings On Time And Opportunity
A jumbled meditation on how today shapes tomorrow and the costs of idleness. The author muses on moral troubles, effort, and the chance to reclaim lost opportunities, urging prudent labor to avoid wasted days and regrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanpen
Sven
Curious Yacts About Our Feline Priends and Cats
A garbled exploration of cats across history and myth mentions figures like Lord Meseris and Edgar Allan Poe, noting cats as weather omens, bodyguards, and witches’ lore. It references Freya, Norse and Germanic beliefs, Egyptian domestication, and medieval superstitions about cats influencing weddings and fate. The piece blends folklore, anecdotes, and odd spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont
Meseris
Arainal
Pirkei
Hugo
Edgar Allan Poe
Rate Sree
Mahomet
Freya
Cate
Holds
Sajiore
Germany
Trunk Line Telephone Rates Effective From January 8 1934
A list of trunk line rates is supplied by the local postmaster for publication. The document notes published charges for future use and adds a list of rates and terms for public utility communication services. The text references Mr. D O Connors as local postmaster and outlines the publication of avowed rates.
Remarkable £3,000 Easter Egg in Madrid Royal Palace
A 3000 pound Easter egg, rare for being illuminated by concealed electric light, was exquisitely decorated with fine marquetry and sweets. Commissioned by the Queen of Spain, it was preserved as art and may still be seen in the Royal Palace at Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Spain
Madrid
Length and Latitude Tallness Not Tied to Climate or Latitude
A discussion notes height varies by race and climate is not the main factor. English and Scandinavian averages are among the tallest, Danes and Belgians follow. tallest groups include Zulus and Polynesians while Laplanders are among the shortest. Food and air matter more than climate, with regional farming proving taller workers. Weather and reading habits are touched on in a digressive, period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eame
Ant Triah
Teches
Horn
South America
Earth
St Tema
Scotland
Yorkshire
Threches
Beight
Cobram court docket confuses ordinary magistrate listing
Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled court docket from Cobram with names, places, and procedures unreadable. Core items include references to magistrate roles, clerks, and a procedural timetable, but details are unintelligible due to transcription errors.
Unclear OCR reads like fragmented ledger note
Fragmented text presents scattered names and roles with garbled phrases. It mentions individuals possibly tied to a committee or office such as secretary and deputy positions, but the legibility is too poor to extract concrete actions, dates, or entities.
Mogul Of Late Things And The Settle SIO 8OE Arma
A fragmented OCR reads about a figure described as a mogul in late affairs and a set piece event. The text references annual topics and a possible sale or armament context with names unclear due to damage. Details are sparse but indicate a historical note on a prominent person and a public matter from a prior era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setuay Somrag da Meekae
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farhion
Cobram Mechanics Institute
Ee Bae Sn
Albury Annuuue
Ballarat
Ul Beechworth
Benalla i Boy Fagan Y
Benaigui Central & Sub
Corona
Canberre
Gomgrove Hail Corgrove Dowth Benaiquin du Vorkie Kebuve
Hurus Finney Guerong
Hay Beaty Invergordon
Doris Bhavawatite Katun
Kyabram
Lovibart Longwood Mausteld
Sturuingion Il Aluoruopus Murebieed
Natusiie
Nagawore Nariauaers
Nuaurkat Oakisude
Fiven Hocheater Austworth Rutbergien
St. Vatien Stretomerin
Luugaina Wangaratta
Secor
Boomanoomana Redgum Sawmills
S. M. Russell
Marino
Menay Berry &Co. Pty. Ltd
Collins St
Henry Berry & Co, Pty Ltd
Collns Stet
Melbourne
Vane Forworams
Cone
Mont Human
Ila
Chennai
A Dickson & CO
Gosteng
Brown, Corke & Co
Perrin
Box Hill
Cat Popedant
Mads
Australia
Papsadeni
W. Davis
Alf
Guarateed
Che Cobram
Newspaper & General Printing Office
Ross Brothers
Proprietors
O'Hanlon & Company
Nathalia
Bourke Street
Hugland
Yarrawonga
Cochrans
Numurkah
Brighton
W. G. Jordan
Cobram
E. H. Edwards
L.A.B
L. F. Edwarda
Wintiatiny JS
Veber
Een Uy
Mirmont
Werk
Guim
Hoel
Cobban
Ana Beye
Taviauens Betaraicy
Hower
Coulesor
Statiotinaater
Noauie
Ateby Bok
Mmeretary
Okey Sinus Weceeery
RHO Lure
Beay Wroreary
Fecaitig Srl
Loatis
Amutva
Emia
Aurea
Dou Gomes
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