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David Hartnett – Irish convict

1813: David Hartnett was born in Cork, Ireland to John HARTNETT and Mary Anne COLLINS. 1830: He was charged with vagrancy at the Cork Spring Assizes on March 30. Six others were also charged. He was sentenced to 7 years transportation. At the time his […]

Basil Low 5: The Automatic Perfume Fountain

 <— 4: Maritime Wireless Company                                          6: Franking Machine between the Wars —>   © 1975 Basil Low (aged 86 at the time ) [box] A good scent is necessary in a successful fox hunt to catch the fox. The promoters of this company aim […]

Basil Low 6: The Franking Machine between the Wars

<— 5: The Automatic Perfume Fountain                                                              back to start —> When Basil was discharged from the Army in November 1918, he did not re-apply to join Mr Moss’ company as […]