Small Change and Copper Tokens in New South Wales History
A historical note on early colonial coinage in New South Wales detailing the rise of private small change tokens in the 1850s. It describes Tea Stores and other tradesmen issuing copper tokens, the 1868 government withdrawal order replacing copper with bronze coin, and examples from firms like Samuel Peek J C Thornthwaite and Flavelle Bros noting obverse and reverse designs with Britannia, the Australian Arms, and local emblems.
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Australasia
New South Wales
Samuel Peek
J. C. Thornthwaite
England
Peek
George Fireet
Britannia
Odd
Stield iHieston
J. M. Legh
Georgest
Sydney
Hlev
W. F
L. Lihord
Lowe
Roberts
Aleo
Cen- Lee
Wagga Wagea
Low South Wales
T. Stokes
Melbourne
Iemale
J. Maceregor
George-Street
City Tom
Salton's Steam Coffee Works
Cieele Td
Metcalfe
Lievyd
George-atroct
Loir
B. Palmer
Pite
King Street
Peats and Co
Jett
Acurer
J. Thornthwaite
Samuel Peck
Bourke-street
The Great Nile Dam Build Across Egypt
The article recounts the late 19th century project to dam the Nile, detailing two dams at Assiout and Assuan, their sizes and gates, and the irrigation gains. It explains the seasonal flood feeding and labor, with Sir Benjamin Baker's account and the impact on water lifting methods and land under irrigation.
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Grost Nitty
Nijn
Egypt
Khartoum
Cairo
Nile
Benjamin Aaker
Gice
Asslout
Acscuaa
Bocketa
Ome
Assigut
Sir
John Aird and Company
Middle Eeypt
Foyour
Ibeahimiyah
Wun Hieh
Posalbon
White Star Adriatic Liner Promises Luxurious Service
The Adriatic, 72 percent freeboard and 79 feet wide, will carry 200 passengers with nine wharf docks and first class accommodations unmatched. A redesigned dining hall on the upper deck replaces the old one-table system for a sociable restaurant style. Enhanced features include a dark room for photographers a gymnasium style for athletic travelers and wireless telegraphy reducing ocean travel costs with submarine signaling to near night ships in shallow waters.
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White Star Company
Trane- Hilattie
South Carpton
Liverpool
New York
Lee
Patsongern
Restricsiona
Adriatic
Mesna
The Japanese Family Idols Shrine Customs Across Homes
The text describes Japanese household shrines with a raked platform holding the Dai Bute Buddha and Kannon. It notes the sacred relics including swords, armor, and a tablet with the father’s posthumous name. The shrine, made of hi-po-ki wood, expresses household sentiment and family lineage akin to ancient Roman hearths.
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Kannon
Rome
Turquoise Necklace Linked to Reversed Fortunes
A tale recounts a turquoise necklace once owned by the Maharani of Good Behar said to curse all linked to it after she was robbed of jewels. The Maharaja died, ponies were lost, and the necklace moved to an English lady. Now in newer hands, it allegedly brings continual misfortune.
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Good Behar
England
Maharaji
Britain s Herrings Show Huge Industry Growth in 1896
Britain's herring industry expanded sharply in the late 1890s. Mr A E Lark reports the United Kingdom landed herrings valued at £1,117,156 in 1896, rising to £2,088,48 in a later figure. The data reflect landing values only, excluding curing. Export of pickled herrings grew, with demand rising inland in Russia where herrings were previously unseen.
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Mtr. A. E. Lark
United Kingdom
Russia
Drainage Methods For Garden Improvement In Heavy Soils
A guide to building effective garden drainage using rubble trenches and rammed covers to control water in clay and sallow soils. It discusses trench depths, spacing of drains, and historical use of wool drains and brushwood before pipes became common.
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Invely
Feiier
Mowt
Éin Deep
Lord Cromer and the Nile Reign of Justice
Reflection praises Lord Cromer for guiding ancient Egypt with war trained hands and a peaceful rule that brought plenty. The speaker extols his deeds in uplifting the poor, breaking the oppressor, and raising the trumpet of justice high amid sleepless floods and storied pyramids.
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Egypt
Bealis
Ancient
Plan to plant two Scotchmen on Mawahan Islands
A traveler overheard a Japanese worker respond to a fruit inquiry with a dialectal remark about drought saying there’s now too much drought for that. The report notes several Japanese are employed on the Mawahan Islands plantation project and records a colorful local reply.
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Mawahan Islands
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Warner’s
Warner
H. H. Warner and Co., Ltd
Australasian
Rice
Joe Davis
Australia
Park Street
Pitt Street
New
Ming-st
George-st
Victor
W. Furness
Crockert
King’s Cross
Darlinghurst
William-st
Oxford St
Waverley
Phowe
A. Ow, CO
William Allen
Jamberoo
Gentral
Rev
Australiaa Arima
South Head
Drapers
James Campbell
Morpeth
Lef
Pealew
Horn of Plenty
Collins
Cawiki
Hathural
Benneath
Emn
Shreeres
Davies, Alexander, and Co
Goulburn
Roy
Soare Goulburn
Flavelle Bros. and Co
Brisbane
W. T. Taylor
London
Flavelle Brow
Opticians
Iredale and Co
PENN
Poal
Whitty and Brown
Cornutopia
Esree
Teinz Monkers
Peace and Plenty
N.S.W
Advance Australia
Syrdney
W. J. Taylor
Benesth
Benesith
the Saving of
Great Nile Dam
T. Pops and Company Iorn and Press Makers
St. Paul's Square
Firmingham
Brilafmia
Holloway
Professor Holloway
Ienidow Temati
Morris Marke
Awdfield
Hanks
LLOYD
Hanks and Lloyd
Sydney Railway
Surry Hills
Arims
Rey
Australian Arma
New Soul Wales
A. Tooro
Wyt
DE Luxe
White Star Adreatic
Wigzell
William ST
City
Door
Hudson’s
Eumenthol
Leon Williams
Hudson
Prich Win
Britain’s
Herrings
STA. Tailors
Horton & CO
Aeds
Crorge-Street
Haymarket
Lord Cromer
Sisek
Millers Feather Shop
Corner Strand Arcade
Pittst
Evens News
Yeni News
Aesena
Arnsett
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