Revised postage rates across colonies and territories
A notice lists revised postal charges within the Commonwealth and to various distant destinations. It details rates by weight, service type, and region including New Zealand, Fiji, the Pacific islands, and other colonies, noting different rates for letters, parcels, and merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Tland
Vapos
New Guinea
Arctipalae
Baines
Pefiee
Anton
Kaji
Mather
Hanks and
Lures Islands
New Zealand
Fiji
Weighing Liners How Ships Measure Tonnage and Displacement
An article explains how ship tonnage and displacement are calculated. It describes the internal volume of a ship's hull and decks, the space for machinery, and how water displacement relates to weight. It notes Archimedes as the originator of the principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne
Majestic
Archimedes
Pirates in Petticoats and Pirate Women of the 18th Century
A fragmented overview of female pirates Mary Read and Belle Hammond, their daring acts aboard ships, duels, disguises, and daring tactics against French and British vessels. It touches on other pirate figures and anecdotes of chivalry among buccaneers, including Jamieson and Captain Roberts, with hazy references to their exploits and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercan Tile Marine
Mary Read
Wes
Belle Ham
Duke of Fithmond
Dentons
Stitenmond
Belle Maramun
Torabe
Belle Hammond
Bine
Beas
Ralph D. Paine
Jamies
Linnetn
Jamieson
Sim
Alot
James Jr
Captain Roberts
Vassel
Hoberte
A bit of old humor amid muddled memories
A jumble of quirky anecdotes and misheard lines, including a stubborn Irishman dragging anvil loads, a rabbit pie misadventure, and Mike Twain’s spider in the newspaper tale. The collection travels from idle conversation to playful moral quips, preserving period voice and local flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Twain
Mark
Money loans advertised at six percent rate Melbourne
O'HANLON & COMPANY offers money loans at six percent for three or five years. ads list offices at 443 Bourke Street and 445 Bourke Street, Melbourne, with phone numbers F 2244 and F 3244. The country borrower program promises straightforward application and financing options in broad terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hanlon & Company
Nethalis
Bourke Street
Melbourne
Nathalia
Bourke
Sa et jo D Senpace tnt ine Cormaly ie Reagent
Sa and Jo D Senpace tale of a tense incident involving Cormaly and a reagent. The brief report notes the parties and a disputed outcome, with local context indicating a community concern and ongoing inquiry.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pirates IN Petticoats
Cobrama Oc Banics Institute
Tolbrary
Albury al Wallurae
al Beaukert
Bowalle
Horrigan Howaigh
Coit
Corowa
Gosiung i Tb
Henty Tovergondou Dertiuerte
Ataaezite Ratunge
Kyabraw
Lwekvart Longmont
Mouroepue
Advutivwuss Neitanw
Ragainute Norraudern
Duwuiwat
Oniesau
Picwe Uowonier Kesewort
Iaiueryron
Unur
Aunypativa
Aveguman Veanguracts
Boomanoomana Redgum Sawmills
S. M. Russell
M. Russell Sewmuille
Barwegey
Marinos
Smee
Sivier Nine
Creo Ey
Wonet
Rewar
Henry Berry & Co, Pty. Ltd
Collins $i Ery Berry & Co, Pty. Ltd
Gillina Soest
Melboune
Marina
A.M.S
Nome
Carlin
Ceplid
Spirit of
Australia
Cobram
Newspaper & General Printing Office
Brown, Corke & Co
Perrin the Chemist
Box Hut
Ross Brothers
W. Davis
Alf
Matella
Beck
Ours Samantha Sseael
Sis Rae Ce
Liberal
Mads
Hexiasd
Mulbourne
Warsawonge
Colyrent
Peking
Armas
Iher Breca
Wjukdane Aiaatt Street Coleman
E. H. Edwards
Ieee
Faa
Mr Rsd
Lepost
Wilian Wey
Inne. Ae
Emai
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