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"Otter" of Poole, 1756

Transcription of entry in Salisbury Journal of 6th December 1756. The "Otter", Miller, of Pool, from Newfoundland for Spain, is taken by a French Privateer, and ransomed for four hundred pounds.
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"Spicy"
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"Spicy"

Extract from The Poole Pilot October 1868
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"The Endeavour" Lost in a Storm, 1753
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"The Endeavour" Lost in a Storm, 1753

Extract from Salisbury Journal 15th January 1753 describing the loss of "The Endeavour" in a storm near Calais and the death of the Master- John Dirham.
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1936 Carnival
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1936 Carnival

Museum Ref No: PPS080736p1

Photograph of the crowning of the Carnival Queen by Miss Vera Sherburn, taken from Poole and Parkstone Standard, 8th July 1936


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A Death and a Marriage, 1747-48
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A Death and a Marriage, 1747-48

Extract from the Salisbury Journal 21st March 1748 recording the death of Mr Talbuck, tiderman, and the marriage of his daughter to Thomas Chambers, tailor.
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Absent Apprentice, 1752
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Absent Apprentice, 1752

Extract from Salisbury Journal 16th October 1752. Notice by William Bestland that John Prowt, an apprentice, has disappeared. Possibly run away or pressed.
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Absent apprentice, 1755.
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Absent apprentice, 1755.

Extract from Salisbury Journal 2 May 1755. Notice by Samuel White Jun. that James Cole, an apprentice has disappeared - possibly run away or pressed.
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Accident on Board the "Industry", 1753
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Accident on Board the "Industry", 1753

Extract from Salisbury Journal 26th February 1753. A sailor on board the "Industry" had his thigh broken when a hogshead of salt fell on him.
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Adey, Death of John Adey

Obituary of Alderman John Adey, resident of Parkstone. Extract from the Poole and Dorset Herald 12th October 1865
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Advert for maid servant, 1756
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Advert for maid servant, 1756

Extract from the Salisbury Journal for 29 March 1756. Advert for maid servant posted by Joseph Brassett (Braffet) of Poole.
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