Revised postage rates across Commonwealth and Pacific islands
The notice details updated rates for letters and cards within the Commonwealth and to Pacific islands including Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, New Guinea, Bougainville, and more. It lists postage per 2d, per 1d, and per 3d increments, with distinctions for inland, intercolonial, and foreign destinations, plus rates for newspapers, periodicals, and small packets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Lord Howe Island
Norfolk Sland
Papas
Banks and
Ores Islands
Fai
Brities
New Hebrides
Backs
Yorree Islands
New Zealand
Fiji
Staal
Stainless Stockings and the Rise of Water Resistant Silk
A new form of artificial silk fabric is described as water resistant and durable under rain and mud. The article notes socks and stockings dyed to various colors and treated to resist wear, with innovations in silk industry to dull the material’s sheen for a more authentic silk look.
Starving for a Living in Historical Daring Feats
A fragmented account outlines 19th century shows where individuals starved for wagers and pay. It cites Marving and Wollni as early examples, notes a 40 day fast by the American fasting man, and details a French performer Gallion who fasted in a restaurant cage until a manager was exposed for feeding him secretly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Pacis
Wooley
Wollini
Petit Journal” Hadiding
Racco
M. Gallon
France
Mijor
Cape
Patie
Javrant
Lutine Bell and the Wreck of the Detlion Ship
Report fragment mentions the Lutine Bell and a wreck involving the ship Fastin and Towndan men. It notes ringing sounds tied to a ship arrival and a theater-like scene, with references to wreck money and a missing item.
Beading Hoow Jo Sand 7 wie Aeardayt
A fragmented note from the Obram Oysnies Institute reports a coin or bead event labeled Beading Hoow Jo Sand 7 tied to Aeardayt. Details are unclear but indicate an institutional activity with a specific date reference.
Trunk Line Telephone Rates Listed by Postmaster
The following list of trunk line rates has been supplied to the postmaster for all long distance calls. It outlines the charges effective from the stated date and includes the rates for each step of the trunk line service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste le A
Household Hints From Kitchen to Cleaning Closet
A collection of practical tips cover enamelling baths boiling potatoes with salt and sugar Borax as a grease remover in washing water cleaning copper with boiled water and sponge polish Mosquito prevention with oil of citronella and powder rubs for needles Keeping patent leather polished with varnish and linoleum care including chloride of lime sinks and buckskin cleaning formulas using starch pipeclay and gelatine mixtures for gloves All items aim to improve kitchen and home maintenance efficiency.
Costly cricket ball in Melbourne’s hidden treasure
A wealthy Melbou rne tradesman keeps a priceless cricket ball mounted in ebony and protected by glass, valued at £20 though far more would not buy it. The ball was given when he left England thirty years ago, with a promise not to open it until he fell on hard times in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Kingland
Australia
Sen
Fragmented Customer Service Memo Shows Confusion
A fragmentary quote reveals a blurred exchange where a speaker admits confusion and mishearing. Key phrases reference being beside themselves and mentions numbers that appear garbled. The passage hints at a mistaken attribute of nine charming items.
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Lutine Bell
Obram
Oysnies
Les Tee
Loess
Boe Gs Tse Sa
Albury
Babin
U Hiewetin Tb
Bens Wutherrigate
Bengaye
Vouteni
Sub
Corona
Comgrove Rail
Comgrove South
Deowigaia Tetues Barre Flainy, Goeieng
Hay Heuty
Invergordue Denigene Ratuusapite Katunge Kyebeai
Lestat Amatiotinld
Amururegion
Shvurapus
Murchison
Nathan Sarinogere
Nagawuto Numurkat Udiands
Bustworth Utiengien
Boomanoomana Redgum Sawmills
S. M. Russell
Russell
Barhord
Marino
Beatty
Intalcow
Henry Berry &Co. Pty. Ltd
Golline
Henry Berry & CO. PY
Shert
Bane
A.M.L
Condhiae
T. A Dickson & CO
Geelong
le Oyal
Brown, Corke & Co
Perrin
Box Hill
Che Cobram
Newspaper & General Printing Office
Ross Brothers
Proprietors
Anton
O'Hanlon & Company
Nathalia
Bourke Street
W. Davis
Lerived
Walpole
Rune Te Se
Liberal Advan
NTE
England
N.U.P.B.A
Yarrawouge
Cobram
Brighton
W. G. Jordan
Station Street
E. H. Edwards
L.A.B. Dvises
Uist
Cobra
Dor
Lidwar
Howton Paint
Gallen
Pobkay Wahons
Milas
Vata
Pasay Meteredinesha
Miptalla
Ewig
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