Revised Rates of Postage Across the Commonwealth and Islands
The notice details new postage rates to various destinations including Norfolk Island Papoe New Guinea and several Pacific islands. Letters and post cards priced two pence, second day mail at one pence per 20 per cent, catalogues and samples at one penny per two ounces, and other classes outlined with rates and minimums. It covers within the Commonwealth and beyond to New Zealand Fiji and the Pacific, with different rates for commercial papers and parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Loni Howe Island
Norfolk Island
Papoe
New Guinea
Bismarck Archipelago
Low Botan
New Hanover
Admiralty Lelbnds
Naura
Bouganville
Buke
Selomun Lelands
Postcartie
General Post Office
Bert Otte
Torre Rejendy
Fusteras
Kellish Kenpo
Fiji
Sete Bapice
Hebrides
Dierchanain
New Zealand
Sun
Kings of the Track at Weybridge Brooklands Speed Record
The Weybridge Brooklands speed track at Becrey Motoriety hosts Klee Gulmeeer and Milne and Mt Bentred racing a Sunbeam. The two and a half mile concrete course reaches 76 ft bank height with a 106 mph speed record. Electric timing ensures precise start and finish measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentred
Torcy Milne
Klee ‘Gulmeeer
Weybridge
Becrey
Eal i Brook Lands
Brooklands
Batheilead
Marriage Service by Rev Concasse Mary Coltman in London
A report from WEW notes the Greville Fisee wedding rite led by Rev Concasse Mary Coltman. The service features both bride and groom exchanging rings with vows, including no use of the word obey. The minister also writes the service herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greville Fisee
London
Concasse
Mary Coltman
Colimantes
Leopard Societies Named as African Scourge and Tricks
Fragmented account describes Leopard men and Ab Vigetor societies in Africa as violent criminal groups using brutal disguises and weapons. Reports from Congo regions claim victims seized from behind, with knives, whistles, and disguises, plus alleged brutal punishments and poison methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Feneh
baDeed
Stanteyville
Congo
Mde
Leoparte ” Third Society
Perther Socth
Rent
Ite
Viettme Sry
Cape Jona
Fragmented OCR Chronicle Notes Strange Text From Aged Page
Odd passage lists random names and phrases about military deaths, observers, and scientific observations. Mentions Ravven Armiee, long age, and a Greenwich Observatory figure. Contains garbled dialogue with unclear dates and places, lacking coherent narrative.
Theary and Reading Room Opens in Wyton District
Theary and Reading Room debut event marks a new cultural venue in Wyton. Local patrons gather as library officials announce efforts to expand literacy programs and host weekly readings featuring regional authors. Community leaders welcome the project amid ongoing neighborhood revitalization.
Trunk Line Rates Effective From 193?
Local Postmaster L. B. O Connor applies trunk line rates to patrons for telephone service. The notice lists the rates and the applicable dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. 4. B. O'Connor
Royal Easter Egg Reveals Mystery in Crown Jewels
Fragmentary OCR describes a historic Easter egg display linked to royal traditions. It mentions Spain and the Queen, with notes on preservation and a possible appearance in the Royal Palace. The text hints at a ceremonial egg connected to national heritage and sequestered artifacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Elvie
Maine
Spain
Undsié
Mede
Australia
Length and Latitude Reveal No Clear Height Trend
A study of world heights shows English and Scandinavian averages around 5 ft 9 in, with Zulus Iroquois Polynesians and others taller on average. Latitude and climate do not determine stature, as populations in temperate and tropical zones display wide variation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zalus
Earth
Arctic Circle
Yorkshire
Sheffield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kings OF the Track
WEW Marriage Service
Nene
Stirving
Tate
England
Martha A Whiteley
Brasil
Crommalin
Greenwich Royal Observatory
Renita
Cobram Vechanics Institute
Wy Ton Dee Sanit Iy *Geurdeye
Booss
Cobram
Albury Ardavos Baulinrat
Hewdsworth Benalla
Berrigan
Canberre
Il Gosgrove Hail Gurgeove Seth Denuiquia du Dowicre
Bebuca Barus
Iiny Geerung Ib Henry Invergordon Deruideris Aatawuante Katunge Kyab
Wangaradie
Ivea
Boomanoomana Redgum
S. M. Russell
Tere
Eaaly
Satine
Nery Berry & Co, Pty, Ltd
Collins Street
Melbourne
Awe
Marino
Henry Berry & Co, Pty, Ltd
Collins &T
Ae Seon
Sore Sraelen
Yealth
A.M.S
Dickson
SHELL
Che Cobram
Ourier
Newspaper & General Printing Office
Ross Brothers
Froien
Barnevelders
Varrawortia
Ban Shuwa
Pelcinria
Doyal Aia Seiluer BS
Muscoview
Tie Siehls Laval
Ajo Ap
Gilach Ove J
Ase Dall Orpington Stud
Avalos
Peart Pete
Wianuporte
Cuion
Iss E
Elhanls, Lab
Mvioad Vie
Leylis
Pup
Gallen
Chaim
Rie
Fleant
Bettie
Irown, Corke & Co
Ty Perrin
Wenden
Moey
O'Hanlon & Company
Nethuim
Howike
Phove
Nathalia
Bourke St
cPee
R. J. Kelly
Walpole Street
Kew
Victoria
Ines
Usha
Katasta Alice
Atruf
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