Queen Mary's Remarkable Life and Later Tragedy
A portrait of Queen Mary highlights a frugal yet disciplined routine, her love of needlework and limited pleasures, and how she kept energy well into old age. The piece recounts her attendance at King George VI’s funeral, her quiet fireside evenings, and the public display as her son’s bier passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VI
Westminster Hall
London
Hallwan
Duke of Windsor
Marlborough House
Picacamneton Station
Ste's Chapel
Windsor
Former salvation master convicted in railway property case
In a lengthy proceeding the defendant was found guilty of a serious charge related to stolen crystals and compensation claims tied to railway properties. Witnesses testified that the crystals should not have been in the defendant's home, and the judge noted the evidence supported a conviction. Costs awarded and a fine imposed, with a month to pay.
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Biddulph
Foliaipo
Biddulpy
Lucas
Evideres
Tegail
Tamworth
Umder
False Pretences Charge Withdrawn
A false pretences charge against Plain was withdrawn. The charge alleged that at Ben Lomond and Sydney on or about November 26 1952 the accused falsely claimed to Cornish Rohingan an official of the Commissioner for wars that a carton of jelly arrived at Ben Lomond Railway Station for delivery to Durant Langley was saturated by rain and crystallised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lomond
Sydney
Durant
Langley
Fragmentary clipping hints at a vivid personality
The fragment references a woman described as a "character" with travel experience and a notable baby, suggesting a colorful, perhaps theatrical figure. The garbled text obscures specifics but centers on a quoted remark about travel and perception.
New South Wales Premie urges timely loan investment
Honourable J. J. Cahill declares the 17th Security Loan vital for New South Wales development. He highlights needs for power, water, transport, schools, hospitals, and accelerated housing to support a growing population and employment. He urges citizens to subscribe to this gilt edged security.
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New South Wales
Premie
J. J. Cahill
Schoo's
Commonwealth Seeks 17th Security Loan Funding Public Works
The article describes an issue aimed at raising £77,000 in new cash and conversions of Two per cent securities. It notes maturities and interest options for Commonwealth Bonds or Inscribed Stock, with redemption for unconverted maturing bonds. It also offers a 10 percent cash payment for holders converting to Three per cent securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Bonds
Earth Year Length and Time Measurement Confusion
A fragmented discussion on the Earth’s orbit and day count notes 366 sidereal days per year vs 365 ordinary days. It questions Greenwich time as real time and cites ongoing debates among scientists about measurement accuracy and solar versus sidereal calendars.
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Greenwich
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Queen Mary
Bel Ir
Imperial Order
Daughtrs
Anko
National Gallery
Ottawa
Heyer
Hanily
Radio
Ant
Sereeth Spris
Pries
Elizbeth
Favre
Favre Comment Into Her Occasion, She Reprimanded Princess Gatet
Fam.e
Svation
Wittens
Lingle
Mary
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Income Tax and Social Services
Scientigte
Malio
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