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Title: The life and letters of Sir John Henniker Heaton bt.
Year: 1916 (1910s)
Authors: Porter, Rose Henniker
Subjects: Heaton, John Henniker, Sir, bart., 1848-1914 Postal service
Publisher: London, John Lane New York, John Lane Company
Contributing Library: Smithsonian Libraries
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reports that although she wascalled by Wireless she arrived too late The s.s. Carpathian has picked up life boats con-taining 675 passengers It is generally conceded that there are no survivors otherthan the 675 as first reported Estimated death roll 2403 For such lives as were saved the undying gratitudeof two nations went out to Marconi. His marvellousinvention enabled the devoted heroism of the Marconioperator, Mr John Phillips, to send out cries for helpfrom the sinking ship, which were heard and answeredby the s.s. Carpathian and other vessels. It was during H. H.s visit to Sydney in 1912 thata presentation was made to him of an illuminatedaddress and a gold and silver inkstand mounted onAustralian blackwood. The lid was inlaid with pennystamps of Canada, New Zealand, India, New SouthWales, and South Africa ; beneath this there was theinscription : * Presented to Sir John Henniker Heatonas a souvenir from the citizens of the Commonwealthof Australia. The address was as follows :
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COMMENDATORE GUGLIELMO MARCONI AS A TRAVELLER—BY WATER 99 PRESENTED TO Sir John Henniker Heaton, Bart. Dear Sir, We, the undersigned citizens of the Common-wealth desire to express to you our sincere congratu-lations for the long, arduous, and heroic fight you havemade for Imperial Penny Postage throughout theEmpire. From your first speech in the British Parliamentin 1886 till the adoption of Penny Postage in theCommonwealth last year, you have never failed orflagged in your unselfish devotion to this great principle. You have had to fight against vested interests,prejudices, and apathy, and have often stood almostalone, but now, having triumphed, we thank you foryour magnificent work. Your name will be associated with our postal systemin the future along with that of Sir Rowland Hill,and it will shine ever more brightly as the generationsof men come and go. We are glad the British Government has recognizedthe merit of your great services, and has granted youa Baronetcy in your life

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