Rates of Postage Across the Commonwealth and Islands
The notice lists postage tiers for various regions including the Commonwealth, Norfolk Island, Papua, New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands, and broader British Empire routes. It enumerates rates for letters, printed papers, catalogs, third class mail, and small packets, with per ounce charges and minimums, plus special rates to New Zealand Fiji and adjacent territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Ford Howe Island
Norfolk Island
Papua
New Gainea
Iic
Bismarck Archipelago
New Britain
New Hanover
Admiralty Islands
Nawra
Bouganville
Snd
Bula
Solomon Lalands
Teammvision
Audh
British Empire
New Hebrides
Banks and
Torres
Hanks and Torres Islands
New Zealand
Fiji
Bauke
Lotres Islands
Saly
Fragmented note on dubious ethical experiments and medical claims
A garbled passage cites supposed experiments on chimpanzees and humans, mentioning gland transfers and ter mimes, with references to Dr Toronoff and a string of unclear institutions. The text reads as a confused report of alleged medical procedures and sensational outcomes without clear attribution or verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Toronoff
Weil
Somerton
Speke
Unclear OCR Read Sparks Home Appliance Confusion
Fragmented text describes a household repair or cleaning task involving metal polish and rubbing, with scattered references to a newspaper, a decanter, and various tools. Odd phrases and misread names suggest an old ad or column mixed with unrelated notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Brett Dgeea
Sterey
Sean
Stendis
Fragmentary Note on Mine Pumps and Mules
A garbled excerpt discusses mine operations and equipment, mentioning terms like pump head and water removal. It references mules and a steamer winch, with no clear names or dates. The legible bits imply a technical description from a Lancashire context, but the meaning is largely unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancashire
Datuesnie
Trunk Line Telephone Rates From Postmaster Report
A list of local trunk line rates supplied by the Postmaster to publish. The report includes charges for various long distance calls and notes advice on applicable tariffs. Details specify rate structure and local service implications for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
The Speed of Thought Across Species and Temperatures
The article notes thought speed varies by temperature and organism. Humans may think faster when warm. cold slows nerves, and even frogs differ with temperature. Some creatures like octopuses show rapid thinking in summer. drugs and temperament also affect processing speed while nerves resist fatigue.
Henry Ford Tops Global Wealth List Surpassing Rockefeller
The article ranks the world’s richest individuals with Henry Ford valued at about 110,000,000 pounds, ahead of John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Mellon. It notes Ford’s wealth includes substantial annual income and interest, making him the richest man in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Henry Ford
Andrew W. Mellon
Duke of Westminster
Britain
Mr. Mellon
Basil Zaharoff
Hugo Staintes
Perry Rockefeller
Baron H. Mitaut
Barob H. Iwasaki
Gaikwar
Baroda
Ford
Ealy
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Bageime
Antmat Orgass
Mousemold Himts
Cobram Mechanics Institute
Bearden
Bs Ee
Cohan
Albury
Anda
Ballarat
Housila
Bergan ” U Bennige
Coutrat
Cwnberrsg
Congrove
Kail Cosgrove
Dasinguia Dookie
Euros Finley Ey
Geelong Hay
Henry Toverdou Jeriderie Betagapite Katung
Kysbrans Lockhart Lou
Boomanoomana Redgum Sawmills
S. M. Russell
Piskota
M. Russell Dewnnilly
Marino
Sian
Sharon
Henry Berry & CO. Pty
Henry Berry & CO. Pty. Ltd
Collie Sree
Malbourne
Colline Bt
Melbourne
Adéret
T. A. Dickson & CO
Gealong
Vic. N.S.W
O'Connell St
Sydney
Bie
Minti
Tinkly Ao
Brown, Corke & Co
Perrin
sChemiat
Box Hill
Tosth
Wenden
Cobram
Ourier
Newspaper & General Printing Office
Ross Brothers
Watter
W. Davis
Alf
England
Yarrawonga
Numurkab
Brighton
G. Jordan Station Street
E. H. Edwards
L.A.B
L. F. Edwards
Linton
Aeted Saas
Walt Sree
O'Hanlon & Company
Nathalia
Bourke Street
Lifrock Sa
Willis
Tong Shire Secoundara
Raneee
Lorre
Justine AK
Wedbee Adan
Cobram Wy
Mote Rey
Chur
Ragin Homan Letoc— Methodiat— Har
Prestiylerm —Bae
Miel
Dime Brgee
ADA Lotie
Wivinionas Kerrey Plate
Ksoseioy
Wecretary
Bres
Katamai
Ban Aue Beane
LoLa
Wereiner
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