Famous Documents Postcard Set Tours Historic Treasures
Public interest grows as a postcard series from Beate Tritic Record Office in London recreates famous documents. It features Trafalgar log drafts, Lord Monteagle letters tied to gunpowder plot, Doomsday Book excerpts, Shakespere signatures, and more with photographic reproductions of historic engravings and manuscripts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ne Sun
Trafalgar
Philip Pilewy
Lord Montengie
Germany
Belgium
Londom
Beilding
Price Jean
Earpsoming
Lord
Monteagle ix
Ganpowiler
Fuuken
Monteagie
Air Philp Ridsey
Me Weier
Billany
Juen Weier
Rutphen
Sidney
John
Canrta
Lincoln
Balibory
Bellut
Mountjoy
Meqeest
Sis
Pat’merstom
Britain
Buckingham
Nelson
Birthday memories and work ethics in an old age tale
An elderly man recalls birth details from a tin box birth certificate born January 1823 East Beideferd and his lifelong labor from age twelve to eighty six. He praises hard work and simple pleasures like pork pie and beer while reflecting on wage cuts. The piece shifts to Dr Petskl discussing Austrian X-ray studies exposing hidden layers in old paintings and forged signatures revealed under examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Beideeferd
Juary
Nuit
Walker Contex
Cricket
Dr. Petskl
Murisce
Northern Australia Development Sparks Transfer Debate
A heated discussion on transferring Northern Territory development from State to Commonwealth control centers on Wyndham and Port Hedland. MP Durack and others argue the north should be developed under federal policy with a railway from Camooweal toward Broome linking Wyndham and Derby, while supporters warn of Western Australia losing growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Northern Australia
Mona
Wyndbant
Durnek
Australia
Troy
James Mitchell
Durack
Ramefer
Ferterst
James
Kimberley
Tea Commonwealth
George Buchanan
Hubler
North Australian Commission
Camoowell
Nouth
Broome
Wyndham
Derby
Intitude Amd
Claim for Huge Fortune by Australian Hobbs Descendants
Descendants of Robert Hobbe, transported to Sydney in 1791, plan to pursue a disputed estate valued around 4.5 million pounds left by John Hobbs of London to his brother. A Winter, Victoria meeting heard the land grant near Windsor and nine children, with 700 to 1000 descendants today. Legal advisers doubt an in-person expedition. cables and letters may suffice. A committee will review family documents and meet again.
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Robert Hobbe
Sydney
John Hobbs
Spitalfield
London
Winter
Victoria
Robert Hubbs
Australia
Windsor
Bagram
Heavy punishment for theft of sausages and cloth
A London Midland and Scottish railway parcels agent was fined £25 at Manchester for theft involving a carter of sausages and cloth. Accusers noted he faced loss of future emoluments and pension values totaling around £7,000, while a London postman with 36 years service received penalties connected to a theft of ten chitlings and related gratuities and pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Midland and Scottish Railway
Manchester Am
London Heat
Marylebone
Peniston
Lost boy treks 100 miles to Saskatoon in four days
A 14 year old Indian boy left Battlefield Saskatchewan after missing his train and carried a suitcase toward Liegsmester, a roughly 100 mile journey. He averaged more than four miles per hour on the route, grew fatigued by day’s end, and after dinner invited a friend to join him for a stroll about the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ater
Battlefield
Saskatchewan
Canada
Liegsmester
Wiatamee
Titme
WOMAN'S VISIT TO TIBET DANCES AT A MONASTERY
A remarkable expedition recounts Lt. Col. Johnson and his wife traveling from Kashmir to Leh and into Tibet. They crossed 240 miles of barren terrain, endured altitudes near 21,000 feet, witnessed Tibetan festivals, and observed monks, priests, and ceremonial dances while transporting yaks sheep and goats for sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turdom Johnson
Siaffontaliry Regiment
Lomdum
Japus
Mshmir
Tibet
Arrom
Himalayes
Johnson
Wervanta
Kashmir
Mrigart
Kaxhasir
Mudayas
Zogi Pass
Leh
Chielage
Laink
Lely
India
Corene Turkestan
Hemix
Central Asia
Nate Uusie
Bud Timant
Baty ix
Salen Dahesm
Chang Chea Mo
Marriage Strife Leads to Separation Order in Wolverhampton
A chaotic scene unfolds as a wife seeks separation with a court granting a Wolverhampton order. Five conditions for marital harmony are set, including weekly payments of two pounds to the wife, amid a tense domestic dispute and a visit from a rate collector.
Phases of the Moon May 1938 in Brief
In May 1938 the moon phases are listed with full moon on May 5 and last quarter near month end, noting observable crescent and quarter phases. These entries summarize the lunar cycle for the month in a concise calendar note.
Moscow crowd gathers for Gotrol Gilling station unveiling
A public Gotrol Gilling station drew a large throng of onlookers in Moscow, where such installations have been scarce. The limited number of water cars and concentrations of stations near health institutions explain the novelty and crowd size observed.
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Moscow
New Season Goods Opened at Frank Green & Co
Frank Green & Co announces the opening of a new season shop featuring Winter Wear and fashionable items selected by their London buyer. The selection includes ladies models, ready-to-wear hats, fur and velour coats, model frocks, pullovers, cardigans, men’s oilskin coats, waterproof outerwear, overcoats, boys’ jerseys, and a range of men’s suits and trousers with prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lars Mece
Nelson
Queen and Prince attend youngster concert in Windsor
A young girl from Windsor Centre enjoyed her first concert with the King Queen and Prince of Wales. She wore pink Georgette and clapped to the Royal Ladies choir. The Queen awarded Marian Novello Davies a dazzling diamond platinum brooch as part of the Empire tour plans to Australia next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnetee
Elizabeth
Mt Windeor
Prince of Wales
Royal Ladies ‘Chair
Empire
Australia
Dokl
Mme
Clare
Novello-Davies
Ivor Novello
Wmn
Ivaberh Aloo
Weary Leigh
Robert Judge
Mr. Judge
Madaroe Novello Davies
Ational Ivathi
Mail Time Table Revised to November 26 1927
Postal list shows revised timings for Geraldton and surrounding routes including Perth Linea Fremantle intermediate places Mills Mandass Wengen Ulla Meckatharra and Nishat areas with weekly and midweek departures. Roadside mails details cover Geraldton Wholarra Narra Tarra Blue Point and carsarves southwards with specific days and times and returns. A separate note cites a by law proposal to curb Sunday trading of confectionery shops due to temperance concerns, referred to a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton Wholarra
Geraldtom
Geraldton Narra
Gerber
Geraldton Blue Point
Coburg
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Domo Steel
Atively Downes Tamed
Clem
Pson
Eramlemr
Cans
Guage
A.W. Dobbie and Co. Ltd
Hay Street
Perth
Worthington & Son
Eeahip
Batsmon
Maer
Geraldon
Majestic” Binder
Sonten Seng
Constantine and Gardner
Public Natioe
Bogle
BROS
York
Boquition
Yorn and Miller
Mibstory
Herth West
Gabe
Womam
Mays Young
Hegen
Astronomical
Frank Green & CO
Geraldton
Men's Department
Malla
Gernidtos
Fola
Meckatharra
Bal Mullewa
Yalgoo
Wioogas
Worthampton
Northampton
Ajunm
Asd
Carsarves
Meggitt’s
Elder, Smith
Distributors
Wari
Geraldton Meat Mart
J. Clarke
General Carrier
Maxine Terrace
Evammman” Ame
Romner Gh
al He
Jor le
I, Arman
Eclat Books
Tom
Genrdien
Olle
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