Jehol the Chinese Fontainebleau of Manchus and Emperors
The piece recounts Jehol as a grand imperial seat near the Great Wall famed since Kangxi era, likened to Fontainebleau and Potsdam. It notes summer stays, royal parks, temples, and lavish palaces, with Hedin visiting in 1930 and modern Japanese occupation adding a new chapter to Jehol’s storied history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johul
Great Wall
Jehol
Fontainebleau
Paris
Grosier
Hartjen
Mongolia
Tartary
K'ang-hal
Mancha Versailles
Potsdam
Juhal
Sven Hedin
Sdes
Jehel
Reepair
Jehal
Tibet
England
Imperial Court of
China
McCartney
Russia
Avia
Versailles
Huiang Bei
M Jenuit
Castiglione
Jeking
Svef Hedin
Joseph Mullie
Belgium
Central Asia
Holy Sepulchre Renovations Face Cupola Challenge
Renovations under Latin Greek and Armenian agreement overhaul the St Mary chapel and the Franciscans gallery at the Holy Sepulchre. The three Christian communities plan radical restoration of the great cupola as light from Constantine and Modestus constructions is revealed. The Grotti tapestries repair follows a 1874 collapse with government recognizing church ownership and restoring the tapestry to its position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre
St. Mary
Jesus
Constantine
Modestus
Imlanthus
France
Welsh Rabbit Recipe and History with Variations
A historical note discusses Welsh rabbit or rarebit, its origins after Norman invasion, and its spread to English speaking regions. It provides a tomato soup based cheese sauce recipe on toast and a bacon variation with a creamy cheese sauce and mustard, served on hot toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
England
United States
Canada
Australis
Kerang
Parliament Clears Laws for All Then Lawyers and Judges Reform
If laws were written with universal clarity, legal experts would shift focus to interpretation application and public guidance. Judges would emphasize consistent plain language rulings, statutory purpose, and accessible explanations for citizens.
Seizure of Huntly Shire funds sparks fiscal row
The State government withholds money due to Huntly Shire Council and pays the Country Roads Board, citing £2288 owed to a government agency. Closer Settlement Board controls rich lands and settlers under government control owe large rates while private owners backstop local debts. arrears to Swan Hill and Mildura Shires are substantial, with reports of wide rate difficulties across municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntly
Country Roads
Argyle-Allen
Ita
Cloner Settlement Board
Country Ready Board
Country Roads Board
Closer Settlement Board
Argyle
Rod’ Montade
Swan Hill
Mildura
Roads Board
Braybrook
Meltonshire
Absent-Minded Bag Found Money in Postal Articles
A Dead Letter Office record notes £62149 in money and valuables found in postal articles and 37087 items rented without address. 421 contained money and valuables totaling £1819. The event highlights lost and misdirected mail handling from 1001-42.
Nazi ally Karl Arthur named State Commissar for Automobilism
Karl Arthur, Duke of Saxe Coburg and cousin of King George V, born and educated in England, is appointed State Commissar for Automobilism and chairs a committee to promote Germanys motorization drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Arthur
Duke of
Saxe Coburg
King George V
England
Germany
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Sjehol
R.B. Penn
J. M. Burke
Durham Rd
Sunshine
Comalets Motor Equipment
Ison
Verdon Straste
Sydney Road
Brunswick
Mainland
Upwey
E. Pouliot
Westvale
Morris Street, Sunshine
Dodgers
Pennant
James Hall & Sons
Ronald F. Hall
J. Geoffrey Hall
Ate
Lombard Buildings
QUEEN
Melbourne
Mr. Hall
Andrew For
Hampahira Road
Monk's
Sea of
Sunshine Theatre
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