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From July 1840 to July 1853 Thomas Williams served successively at Lakemba, Somosomo and Bua
‘Disillusioned by wars, cannibalism, widow-strangling and general opposition Williams broke down and left the mission, reaching Sydney with Rev. Walter Lawry in December 1853 after several month… more →
Levuka History and Timeline
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Sabra Smith wrote 1 week ago: The National Historic Landmark site The Woodlands in Philadelphia From the NHL database A 1788 remod … more →
Pray for your Minister (1840)
wsparkman wrote 3 months ago: [from The Charleston Observer 14.40 (21 November 1840): 1, col. 5-6.] by “Y.E.K.” Called … more →
This Day in History: August 11, 1840
theloudcry wrote 3 months ago: Have you ever wondered about Islam in the Bible? Or if Revelation is a literal book, containing lite … more →
Brauerei D (Germany)
telefunker wrote 5 months ago: The brewery started in the 1840-50’s, but the impressive building was the result of a big expa … more →
Capitalism -- the new kid on the block
fauxcapitalist wrote 6 months ago: Think capitalism came into the lexicon from the work of Adam Smith? Think again. Capitalism is the n … more →
Jonathan Atchinson - birth, Feb. 17, 1840
separateholy wrote 9 months ago: “The Half Has Never Been Told” I have read of a beautiful city, Far away in the kingdom of God; I … more →
From July 1840 to July 1853 Thomas Williams served successively at Lakemba, Somosomo and Bua
levuka wrote 1 year ago: ‘Disillusioned by wars, cannibalism, widow-strangling and general opposition Williams broke do … more →
21 June 1840, American whaler Shylock, wrecked on Vatoa Reef, missionary, James Calvert does deal to buy 2100 hogsheads of oil
levuka wrote 1 year ago: The American whaler Shylock, was was wrecked on Vatoa Reef on the night of 21 June 1840. The master, … more →
24 May 1738: John Wesley's conversion, while reading Luther's preface to the Epistle to the Romans was a foretaste of religious revivals at Vewa, Ono, Lakemba and Mbua Bay 100 years later
levuka wrote 1 year ago: 24 May 1738 was day and hour of John Wesley’s conversion, while reading Luther’s preface … more →
1842: US Naval survey at Levuka: Charles Wilkes survey of Fiji Islands between May and August
levuka wrote 1 year ago: Charles Wilkes was an extraordinary individual; an astronomer-captain, with evidence of exceptional … more →
1840: Fijians at Rewa see no trade value in alcohol or salted foods; but do want tobacco
levuka wrote 1 year ago: Leaving the Vincennes at (Levuka) Ovolau, the Peacock sailed for the island of VITI-LEVU; and on the … more →
1840: Levuka Chief offers gifts of women United States Exploring Expedition finds refusal hard as gifts refused, are "destroyed"
levuka wrote 1 year ago: “This custom of the country may not be so easily avoided; for as gifts when refused are destro … more →
1840: Polygamy made sense in Levuka as the care of a Feejee household was "too much hard work for one woman”
levuka wrote 1 year ago: An American visitor to Levuka, Fiji, in 1940, said “Everything relating to the procuring and p … more →
25 July 1840: sixty crewmen of United States Exploring Expedition burn Malolo island towns of Sualib and Arro, destroyed all the crops and huts between them
levuka wrote 1 year ago: On 25 July 1840 a group of sixty crewmen of the United States Exploring Expedition burned the towns … more →
May 1840: Fijian hair dos and tattoos
levuka wrote 1 year ago: On arrival in Levuka, Charles Pickering, M.D., Member Of The United States Exploring Expedition. wro … more →
May 1840: United States Exploring Expedition “secure within the territory of the chief of Levuka”
levuka wrote 1 year ago: Charles Pickering, M.D., Member Of The United States Exploring Expedition reported “One of our … more →
8 May 1840: ship, The Peacock of the United States Exploring Expedition squadron arrives at Levuka
levuka wrote 1 year ago: “On the morning of the 4th of May, 1840, the Squadron left Tongataboo; (Tonga) and towards the eveni … more →
Pernah lihat Setem Pertama di dunia ?
ammbiz wrote 1 year ago: Salam , Anda pernah lihat setem pertama di dunia ? rasa aku pun tidak pernah lihat dulu , sekarang b … more →
February 7, 1839: Henry Clay declares "I had rather be right than president."
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bonniekaryn wrote 1 year ago: HNN, Monday, February 4, 2008 On this day in history…. February 7, 1839 Henry Clay declares in … more →
