Revised Postage Rates Across Commonwealth Isles and Pacific
Postage scales list rates for internal Commonwealth routes and Pacific islands including Lord Howe Island Norfolk Island Papua New Guinea Bougainville and other subregions. Rates vary by item type letters cards printed matter catalogs merchandise and parcels with a 20 cent minimum for some classes and special rates to New Zealand Fiji and British Empire territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Lord Howe Island
Norfolk Isand
Papus
New Guinea
Pacific
Vis
Biswarck Archipelagy
New Britain
New Hanover
Ite
Nauea
Bouganville
Bula
Solomon Liauda
Hebrides
Banks
Torre
Fostowcus
New Hebrides
Banks and Lorre Islands
Comercial
New Zealand
Fiji
Wil
Sauspice
British Empire
Hanks and Corretalands
Wireless wonders of the future foretell a new era
The article envisions wireless control of war and daily life with unmanned bombers and ships. It predicts wireless photographs publishable within twenty minutes and at distances of ten thousand miles. A pocket wireless telephone and remote newsroom are suggested as next steps in media and communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitice
Wireless
Don’t Play With Pistols Warns On Firearm Safety
A cautionary note urges safe pistol handling with rules for opening the breech and keeping guns unloaded. It recalls an accidental shooting near a friend and warns of dangers from loaded antique pistols and war trophies.
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Hess
A. Adeenit
Feme
Curious 18th Century Inventions and Global Notions
Fragmentary notes recount oddities from 1763 to 1803 including ballooning experiments, banana yields, and early meteorological instruments. The text mentions explorers, pirates, and a papal timepiece valued at 260,000 with scattered references to Australia and Ireland.
Trunk Line Telephone Rates From Local Postmaster Publication
Rates for trunk line service effective from the date shown by the local Postmaster L. A. D. O Conor. Information lists charges for use by parties in the area and adds to earlier figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
D. O'Conuur
Diffraction Gratings and Precision in Star Light Study
An astronomer outlines two methods to break starlight into spectra. The preferred method uses a diffraction grating with 5000 lines per inch, crafted by a precise diamond-point cutter on an underground, temperature-stable machine.
London's Pleasure Park Hyde Park Through the Ages
Hyde Park remains a lively winter haven in London with crowds and activity. The article traces its history from royal deer park to Westminster monks estate to a public royal pleasure ground, noting Civil War vacancy and later restorations. It recalls famous duels and Walpole’s highwaymen encounter along its paths.
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Hyde Park
London
Hyde
Westminster
Court of Appeals Affirms Commission Move
The court upholds a commission’s action regarding a secretary and related personnel moves. Details remain unclear due to the fragmentary source, but the appellate ruling confirms authorization of the change. Further context or names are not fully readable.
Misread Letters Reveal Curious Kitchen Crisis
A fragmented anecdote recalls a bachelor enduring odd culinary misadventures for a month. He hints to his cook that she wastes her talents and she leaves. He later writes a curt note citing illness and references from an assistant named Mrs. Muggin.
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Indy
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Austria
Germas
Australia
Teslandic Boltr
Weaning & Dance
Atin
Hallare
Cobram Mechanics Institute
Tolbray
Rosa Mia
Albury
Bulinral
Hewohworth Boualla
Kerrigan Bendigy
Yoruwa
Canberra
AL Congrove
Curgrove South
Finney Geeioog
Hay Heaty Invergordon
Jeruiderie Katawatite
Boomanoomana Redgum Sawmills
S. M. Russell
M. Russell Sewaille, Bw
Marino
Dole Wo
Nenry Berry A C9. Pty, Ltd
Collin SL
Nenry Berry & CO. Pty. Ltd
Collins Street
Melbourne
A.m.ls
Estes
T. & Dhokson A CO
Gong, Ye
Cobram
Newspaper & General Printing Office
Brown, Corke & Co
Perrin
Box Hull
Cathe
W. Davis
Alf
Ross Brothers
Proprietors
London's Pleasure Park
England
N.U.P.B
Yarsawonga
Cochran
Numurkal
Brighton
W. G. Jordan
Station Street
Cobtam
E. H. Edwards
L.A.B
L. F. Edwards
Zina
Leverton
Galien
Court OF Vm. Tha
Agrisiur
de Marticlay
Martes
Abe — Macys Mrodaisice
Zeta
Katamate
Bimpray
Vole Praia
Elie Ae Pee Uemet
Zale PH Oee
Hermes
Aotmabe
Kye enanuMm
Tre ‘E
Mousy
Perenet
Aomaaner Seas Graatign , Company
Kethalia
Poon Bem Q'Hanlon & Company
Nathalia
Renin
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