Curious World Notes From A Century Ago
A meandering digestion of oddities from a distant era mentions talking parrots, a large private collection, eye diseases contrasted with Prasek sculpiiat terms, and a Japan and Far East delicacy. It cites motor vehicle deaths in the U S, population myths, Uganda ratway notes, a long fetch of light ages, and a 19th century trade exhibition at Northonton with fashion and color exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Prasek
Japan
Far East
Britain
Uganda
Olin
Fortunes to be found in the Pacific legends and mines
A fragmented tale recalls ventures seeking隐藏 ancient fabled riches across the Pacific. Explorers chase rumors of Solomon’s mine, a mythical platinum cache, and hidden diamonds tied to old trading routes. A German doctor’s death and Khoisan legends frame ongoing quests and vanished clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arava Serbane
Pacific
Carey
King Solomon
Baye Seue
Ins
Kalahari
Afilcander
Kamin
Orangeise
Wregel
Einernre
Unclear fragment prompts notes on mechanics institute
Fragmentary text mentions a person asking about a sign or signifying item and raises questions about a factory or institute. The readable content is too incomplete to identify a clear event, date, or involved organizations.
Revised Postage Rates Across Territories and Islands
The article lists revised Commonwealth postage rates for within the Commonwealth and to various islands including lord Howe Island Norfolk Inland Vapun and New Guinea. It details charges for letters lettercards printed papers commercial papers and merchandise under different classes and regions with per ounce fees and sail packet limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Lord Howe Island
Norfolk
Vapun
New Guines
Bismarck Archipelago
New Kritain
New Hanover
Aduneaby
Nuura
Bouganville
Buke
Doluwon Lalande
Pontenide
Duke
Leitert
Ietterestus
Pieges
Botish
Banks
Torressinus
Jaiskoe
Laupirey
Heprides
Lisks
Torres Islands
Commereil
New Hebrides
Hauss
Lorres Lelands
New Zealand
Trunk Line Telephone Rates Effective from 1934
The notice explains trunk line live rates effective from 1934 with charges added for each use of local plant and a further charge of ld for the ave of loca plant, as supplied by the local Postmaster Mr L A D O Caur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. D. O'Cauuor
Ld Fur
Odd Duels And Fatal Duel Substitutes From Old Europe
A fragment recalls historical dueling practices and fatal outcomes. One tale describes a billiards game dispute ending when a single ball struck a temple, killing a participant. Another duel used two pills to choose duellists, with one poisoned. In 1905 pairs chose death by own action through staged weddings and suicide.
When Pets Become Perils Across Unruly Wild Animals
A fragmented account traces animals gone wild across regions. It notes horses, ponies, wolves bait, feral pigs in Galapagos and New Zealand, wild goats on Pacific islands, and feral dogs spreading danger. It references historical introductions by explorers and governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
British Columbia
West
Nevada
Washington
Australia
Florida
Feige
Galapagos Islands
Capain Cook
New Zaland
St. Helens
Rey
Cate
Cobram confirms local election notices and committees
The fragmentary text indicates local officials and committees in Cobram issue notices for community meetings and administrative actions. Names such as secretaries and trustees appear alongside references to county or town governance, with dates and monthly schedules implied. The OCR yields unclear lines but preserves an outline of municipal communication and public notices.
unclear OCR fragment overview
unreadable text fragment from historical page with broken phrases and names, lacks coherent events, places, or dates to form a factual summary.
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Sonton
Aina
France
Switzerland
Poland
Holland
Rands
Norway
iCobram Hechanics Institute
Marino
Boolb
Co, Pty. Ltd
Collins St. Mot
FRY Berry & CO. Pty Ltd
Collins Street
Melbourne
Cma
Marina Fower
Saaene
Albury
Ariwine
Hay Henty
Gordon Derigert
Lungwoud
Alauaheid
Murnington
Umurkak Unicianus
Dougae
Ladignetin
Coven of
Moet
Verree
Brown, Corke & Co
Perrin
Box Hill
Boomanoomana
Redgum
Ss. M. Russell
M. Rugsell Sewmill Barvoys
Col Popeodan
Cating Din En Treet
W. Davis
Che Cobram
Newspaper & General Printing Office
Ross Brothers
Yarrawongs
Cobram
Numurka
Itruck
Istarake
Brighton Pondry
Viandparte
EB. HK. Edwards
Fapue
Edward Phone Cobram
Feeseu
Jean Gremany
Per Allen
Satan
O'Hanlon & Company
Nathale
Hourke Street
Nathalia
Maiboars van Fants
Oeal
Webaraes
Eect
Cobra Hale
Rees de Secrean
Leweauree
Perene BaLutor
M.neen Tj
Bugined
Mimcbliad
Apia
Solly
MoUer
Betas
Nethe
Ariaceste
Hace Cawermary
MLL
Bovine Lise Sakecredary
Waie Lia Boyveay
Feching
Sit Maray
Liwuuie
Crete
Tapia
Katamati
Celine
H. Tuck
Ageat
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