Civil And Military Gazette Collection

At Close of Day, 1936. Creator: R L Lekhi
At Close of Day, 1936. Indian man sitting on a charpoy smoking a hookah. From " The Civil and Military Gazette" Annual, 1936. [India, 1936]

The Main Gate - Lahore Fort, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Main Gate - Lahore Fort, 1936. Lahore Fort in Lahore, (formerly in India, now in Pakistan), was built in the 1560s by the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great

Advertisement for Naraindas & Company, suppliers of motor cars, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Advertisement for Naraindas & Company, suppliers of motor cars, 1936. Naraindas, based in Lahore and Karachi (at that time part of British India)

Advertisement for the Wardonia razor, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Advertisement for the Wardonia razor, 1936. " Smooth as an Egg" - A New Sensation for Shavers. Price given in India rupees. From " The Civil and Military Gazette" Annual, 1936

Sunset on the Dal Lake, Kashmir, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Sunset on the Dal Lake, Kashmir, 1936. Boat on Dal Lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir in northern India. From " The Civil and Military Gazette" Annual, 1936. [India, 1936]

Advertisement for Coopers seeds, 1936. Creator: Cecil Dawes
Advertisement for Coopers seeds, 1936. Coopers Seeds of proven merit for Market & Home Gardeners. Advertisement for vegetable seeds, aimed at the British colonial community

Jodhpur Fort, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Jodhpur Fort, 1936. The Mehrangarh Fort in Rajasthan, India, was begun in the mid 15th century by Rao Jodha, leader of the Rathore clan of Rajputs

Bombay Harbour - Seen from Belmont, September 1821, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Bombay Harbour - Seen from Belmont, September 1821, (1936). View of ships in the harbour at Bombay (present-day Mumbai), India. From " The Civil and Military Gazette" Annual, 1936

The Golden Temple, Amritsar, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Golden Temple, Amritsar, 1936. View of the Golden Temple at Amritsar in Punjab, India, the principal shrine of the Sikh religion

Alexander the Great (From an Old Greek Coin), 1936. Creator: Unknown
Alexander the Great (From an Old Greek Coin), 1936. Profile portrait of Alexander III of Macedon (356 BC-323 BC) who invaded India in 326 BC

Illustration from The Mystification of Santa Claus, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Illustration from The Mystification of Santa Claus, 1936. Father Christmas with his sack, and a young woman. Story by Rudyard Kipling, from " The Civil and Military Gazette" Annual, 1936

The Memsahib (airing her newly-acquired Hindustani)... 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Memsahib (airing her newly-acquired Hindustani): " Bolo the khansama we want dinner ek dum, and make it jeldi. 1936

Advertisement for Ellermans steamers, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Advertisement for Ellermans steamers, 1936. Travel with Comfort and Economy by the Ellermans " City" & " Hall" Lines One Class Steamers

Advertisement for Anzora hair fixative, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Advertisement for Anzora hair fixative, 1936. A Neat Idea for a Christmas Present - Anzora Masters the Hair. Advertisement aimed at the British colonial community in India

The Padam Sagar Tank at Jodhpur, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Padam Sagar Tank at Jodhpur, 1936. Ghats on the lake at Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, with fort in the background. From " The Civil and Military Gazette" Annual, 1936. [India, 1936]

Advertisement for Frigidaire fridges, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Advertisement for Frigidaire fridges, 1936. Magazine advertisement by The Cooling Equipment Company Limited in Lahore, India, promoting fridges as the ideal Christmas present for your wife

Advertisement for the North Western Railway promoting travel to Lahore, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Advertisement for the North Western Railway promoting travel to Lahore, 1936. Solving the Holiday Problem - Come to Lahore this year

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"Capturing the Essence of History: The Civil and Military Gazette" Step back in time to 1936, as we delve into the captivating world of the "Civil and Military Gazette. " This iconic publication, created by R L Lekhi, served as a window into an era filled with rich cultural heritage and significant events. As dusk settled over Lahore Fort's majestic Main Gate in 1936, photographers captured a moment frozen in time. The fort stood tall, whispering tales of valor and grandeur from centuries past. Amidst the pages of this historical gazette lay advertisements that mirrored society's changing landscape. Naraindas & Company proudly showcased their motor cars, symbolizing progress and modernity taking hold. Intriguingly, another advertisement introduced readers to the Wardonia razor – a testament to evolving grooming practices during this period. It reflected how even mundane aspects of life were influenced by societal shifts. While urban scenes unfolded within its pages, nature also took center stage. A breathtaking sunset on Dal Lake in Kashmir transported readers to serene moments amidst picturesque beauty – an escape from bustling city life. Coopers seeds adorning these vintage pages reminded readers of their connection with nature's bounty. Cecil Dawes' creation invited them to embrace gardening as a source of joy and sustenance. Venturing beyond India's borders was made possible through striking visuals like Jodhpur Fort or Bombay Harbour seen from Belmont ship – glimpses into distant lands that fueled curiosity about global affairs. Yet amidst all these worldly wonders lay reminders of India's own architectural marvels. The Golden Temple at Amritsar emanated spiritual tranquility while Hiran Minar whispered stories about Mughal emperors' love for wildlife conservation. The Mausoleum of Ibrahim Shah at Bijapur beckoned readers towards history itself - reminding them that every stone held secrets waiting to be unraveled; each monument had witnessed great triumphs and tragedies.