Revised Postage Rates Across Commonwealth and Pacific Islands
Postage rates updated for the Commonwealth and Pacific territories including Lord Howe, Norfolk Island, Papua, and New Guinea. Details cover letters, postcards, printed matter, commercial papers, and merchandise with varying rates per ounce or per 2 ounces, plus special rates to New Zealand, Fiji, and other British Empire locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Lord Howe
Norfolk Island
Papua
New Guines
Pacino
Bismarck Archipelago
New Britain
New Hanover
Aunuealty Islands
Nauru
Bougauville
Buka
Solomon Islands
British Empire
New Hebrides
Banks
Torres Islands
New Heoades
New Zealand
Fiji
Brush Empire
Banke
Lorree Islands
Stainless stockings and new synthetic fabrics
The article discusses a breakthrough in stockings using a new artificial textile that repels rain and mud. It states the stockings are absolutely impervious to weather, can be dyed to any shade, and closely resemble other artificial textiles. A second invention is a method to dull the material’s lustre for a matte finish.
Trunk Line Telephone Rates Effective from 1934
Local postmaster L. O Gounor supplied the rate list for publication. A charge of 1d for use of local plant is added to the stated rates for all trunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtr L. A UD
Fasting for Fame A Dangerous Stunt of Public Starvation
The piece recalls performers who starved in cages to earn money, noting real and faked records. It cites Paris cases in 1935 and a Dutch man, plus Galloni the French showman who used a restaurant cage to secretly feed himself, leading to arrest for food smuggling and deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emer
Paris
Wooley
Bologn
Wollint
Petit Journal
M. Galloni
Dijon
Mecault
Gallon
M. Monicault
Monicali
Galloni
Rotel
Eenine Galloni
Plannel
Lutine Bell salvage lore at Lloyds famed room
The Lutine Bell hangs in Lloyds Clerks Room and is linked to bullion ship losses. While some see its ringing as omens of doom, the bell actually marks only shipwreck news and payments due, with occasional misinterpretations about signals and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cndereriters
Lloyd's
London
Remel
Cobram Street Stalls Sparks Local Protests at Muniey Meeting
Residents and merchants in Cobram voiced protests over street stalls and a proposed advertising sale plan. The gathering criticized ongoing street trading and called for enforcement of existing regulations while urging council action to curb unauthorised stalls and ensure fair competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tungassal
Muniey
Secene
Cares Bureau
Cobrauh
Shire
Arcs
Cycling Field of Pax in Turbulent Stage
The text details a chaotic cycling stage with multiple riders and unclear placements. It mentions Pax and several unnamed competitors in a contested race with shifting positions and fluctuating times, reflecting a tense, investigative reportage style.
Shire Tender Notice With Various Contracts Listed
Fragmented OCR notes list multiple contracts and duties across locations and dates. Mentions Fez duties tuning and gear, roaming service expectations, and several names and places such as Lower and Barues. Includes contract numbers 5127 and 12/37 with references to graveling and municipal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asus Ralematite Furs
Jenners
Walsh
Aeu
Harris
Colima
Ween
Sincey
Muuje
Veale
Shep Ad Gravelling
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. Munro
Cobram
Ya Synpotas
Detbes
Bram Drerless
Hughes Basins
K. Hocking
the Cobram Bakery
E. Knight
Beslan
Saveuys
Marty Chih Tees
Crenity
T. N. Harris
Bank Street
Fenn and
Bolton
Vpterans
Collins St
Melbourne
Asleutlands
Cobram Motel
A.r. Wadeson
Main Street
Votuu Trustees Exors, & Agency Coy
New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Coy
Farmers & Settlers Insurance Coy
Melborne
MR. C. Lovey
China
Coburg Avenue
Bock
Cooram
Tb Provena Te Wall
Mate
Albury
Peny Henry Tuck
Chrysler
Plymouth
Morris
DODGE
Richard's
Avelaide
DEVAN
C.hea
Sahage
Homine N
Texaco Motor Oil
Texaco
Crisler
Sircer, Bombos
Brown Corke & Co. Pty. Ltd
the Texas Co
Aasia) Limited
Cobram, Vic
Tole
Baie Tya
Lee
Edaches
Dickson
Gadieny KA
Reek
Zoeg
Ad. Ad
Cobram To
Ardmona Ballarat
Beechworth Benalla
Benuigo
Goutal & Sub
Corowa
Iu Canberra
Congrove Bail
Gargrove South
Quia Lu Cookie
Echuca Euros Finley
Marchiwoo Nat
Davis Late
Piateiner
Dahli
Hite
Alin
James Decuite
Aleuuesu
Gia
Shire Tenders
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