Recollection of Royalty by a Windsor Pipe Collector
A Chatham shopkeeper, ex Marine William Bleharddew, recalls serving the Duke of Windsor and Prince of Wales. He holds cherished pipes gifted by the queen's entourage, photographs, and a letter of thanks from the Duchess of York. The Prince reportedly shaved him daily during tours, and Bleharddew recounts royal visits and conversations about family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonion
Ynslund
Ex-S Marine
William Bleharddew
Farher
Chatham
Kent
Drichowt
York
Wininer
Prince of Wales
Howe
British steamer crew imprisoned by Franco during war
In two letters from a captive British steamer crew aboard the Pietsch jxioner Stymgate, captured by Franco forces and sent to Matmn Migoren, sailors including New Zealander Tomy Beran describe harsh captivity aboard a God forsaken island. The prisoner laments prolonged detention and hopes for repatriation as British forces advance.
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Atene
Pietsch
Higy Franco
Fe Reyrnrald
Tomy Beran
Mier
Fatham
London
Musabal
Message From Shipboard Crew Amid Long Seige Letters From New Zealand Reach Tong
Fragmentary letters recovered from a shipboard crew reveal hardship including food and cigarette shortages and armed guards aboard for weeks. One crew member notes fear and fatigue while another writes of altered conditions and failed letters from family in New Zealand arriving after long delays.
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Wwe
Tony Verano
Mise McCulloch
Hie Tanily
New Zealand
Hima
Pacifist appeal at clerk conference faces rejection
Landen May 2 a badly wounded veteran spoke at the Mailway Clerks Association annual meeting in Bournemouth urging opposition to conscription and national service. A conscientious objector and an ex-soldier from Bradford backed him, but the railway workers vote to withdraw from government operations was defeated by a large majority.
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Best Friotis
Mtr
Rowland Mt
Bradford
Comerentionn
Dead author spirit messages used in writing book
A Surrey séance circle guided by a deceased author dictates a new work titled The Holy Glory Home. Lady Caitland announces the book through trance sessions at Ball, Mokesey near Hapton Court, with participants including Viscount and Viscountess Motenwerth, inventor A J Asterdown, and spirit medium S Rott. The book contains automated letters and instructions via an electrically operated instrument.
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Wemeone
Surrey
Kal
Vinewnt Callard
Holandhr
Vickers
Folens
Ball
Mokesey
Hapton Court
Msnly
Wysent
Motenwerth
A. J. Asterdiwn
Srv
LF. Rott
Spirieantiae
George Tubson
Caitlard
Crinwonight
Oddfellows vs Centrals badminton match report
Oddfellows Club hosted Centrals for a badminton evening featuring multiple divisions. Results show winners across singles doubles and mixed events, with players named including J. Morton, Miss J. Greenaway, and M. Ash, among others, in a lively club atmosphere.
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Oddfellows
Baton Wells
Ke Pas
Mine J. Curehs
Stuelary
Cate
Horton
Mes
Gideon
L. Jeffery
Misw
Case
Carpenter
Mie
Tibitnes
Askew
Mist M
Ash
Hinlgsarth Markets Report Mix of Produce Prices
Market notes show peas and lettuce sold with varying prices. French brandy and tomatoes feature in listing. Prices per unit or weight given in outdated currency, reflecting a local trade brief from the previous day’s market. Entities include Hinlgsarth Producers and local traders.
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Hinlgsarth
Maruris
Kalgoothe
Trrday
Tragedy of wheat policy impacts in western regions
The piece critiques land settlement and wheat policies, noting government action and failures in western districts. It highlights displacement and financial strain on settlers, the need for practical extensions, and warnings about abandoning wheat farming. It also laments local neglect of Geraldton and stresses civic pride and youth education amid harsh climate and social issues.
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Lowndwil
Eben Questin
Weubt
Ths
Vets
AiMferyat Amt
Jyrntstens Fm
Kuwait
Otto ix
Vine Harner
Prulit
Saurts
Views of Labour a Wheat Policy Call
A column by C J Trafeer urges action on wheat pricing and farmers’ protection. The rally at Wonka Hill criticizes the Federal Government and Labour’s rural stance while blaming Country and United Australia Parties. It cites Mr McHugh and Labour senators urging justice for the wheat industry.
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C. J. Trafeer
ALD
Wonka Hill
Australia
Partons Poston
Labour Party
Country Party
United Australia Party
Tate
George Peares
Fr. Livich
Ferguson
Auatralia
Bert
Detal
Labour
McHugh
Wakefeld
Roath Australia
Hansard
Rutatiox
Manningham
Fraser and Clothier
Curtin
Green
State yield surge as May production rises across WA mines
The Mines Department reports a May rise in Western Australia mining output led by the Coolgardie district and Mt Margaret, lifting total year to date to 473,027 units from 450,474 last year. Gold, silver, and furnace products contributed to the increased value, with Perth Mint receipts and currency estimates noted though mining disruptions earlier in the year tempered gains.
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Shaw
Western Australia
Deveuler
Ami
Bnet
Mt. Margaret
Tou Az. Io
Mines Department
Perth
Rosal Mint
TOS i
Anxious to Fight for England in Foreign Legion Appeals
London reports show many aliens seek admission to Britain’s forces. Czech Ernest Halvein praises Britain while urging a foreign legion option. Parisians spread word of wartime enlistment interest across frames, from company directors to chauffeurs, including Austrians, Hungarians, Spaniards, and even Chinese among the applicants.
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London
Samo Tettteren
Amy
Foreign Legion
Briain
Ernest Halvein
Miitiah
Notting
Britain
Soo
Fridati
Zuldicion
Hirkish
Milking to Music English Dairyman's Method
May 20 Langton reports a Beitain dairyman who links milking success to playing music for his 129 cow herd. Harold Green of Walstbrecon Rowe Warwickshire uses an even tempo record to time milking, believing wireless changes and machine noise affect cows. The setup centers the milking parlour and an electric gramophone between ten and twelve.
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Langton
Beitain
Harold Green
Walstbrecon- Rowe
Warwickshire
Wirelsig
London
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Redcastle
Hannan's
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TOOTH
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Geraldton
Hardwicke’s Drapers and Clothiers
Napery
Coralie
Manchester
Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited
R. M. Watkins
Victoria Hotel
Dors
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Tye
Herman & CO
Western ‘Australia
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Duke OF Windsor
Darbers
Royalty
Oddfellows v. Centrals
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Sauinunlty
Geraldon
Norfells
Petruary
Wrereabott
Contedl
Amery
Tietuber
Newetthen
Wilua Meat Supply Ltd
Wiluna Meat Eat Supply Lt Ltd
P.O
Silver Jubilee Fruit Mart
Marine Terrace
J.P. Rogers
Wrigley
Wrigley's
England
Price
TIN
Veronna
Kriahane Karewind
Brice
Karswood
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