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 […]

 <— 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 […]

<— 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 […]