The first cast-iron bridge ever made —it was cast in 1779 —is still in use in the Severn Valley. By special mention in the old notice, everybody, including “officers and soldiers, whether on duty or not, and the Royal Family,” must pay toll to cross tho ancient structure.
At one training college in Britain for candidates for the Church, the students recently included a rear-admiral, retired, two policemen, two Army officers, tw-o farmers, and a dancing master. Out of the 49 candidates, only 12 had come direct from a University,
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Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 7107, 16 March 1933, Page 8
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