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Can anyone help me with this compliance plate of my morry.. i think its a 1953 model
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Biddulph, Staffs, UK
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I say old chap,
Pohm refers to undesirables
newly arrived in Australia
coz we didn't want 'em any more.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2018-05-09 01:07 AM by 0123.
Pohm refers to undesirables
newly arrived in Australia
coz we didn't want 'em any more.
"Prisoner Of Her Majesty's
Another explanation – now generally considered to be a false etymology – was that "Pom" or "Pommy" were derived from an acronym such as POM ("Prisoner of Millbank"
, POME ("Prisoner of Mother England" or POHMS ("Prisoner Of Her Majesty's Service".
Glossary of names for the British - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_names_for_the_British";
Another explanation – now generally considered to be a false etymology – was that "Pom" or "Pommy" were derived from an acronym such as POM ("Prisoner of Millbank"
, POME ("Prisoner of Mother England" or POHMS ("Prisoner Of Her Majesty's Service".
Glossary of names for the British - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_names_for_the_British";
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2018-05-09 01:07 AM by 0123.
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...Also came across this...
Pommy" (or "pom" or "pommie" ) is a primarily Australian (and largely derisive) slang term used to indicate a recent immigrant from Great Britain, or a Brit in general. The origins of "pommy" having been lost in the mists of time, someone needed to cook up an etymology for it, preferably one equal to the pejorative sense of the word. Accordingly, we now have the story that criminals transported to Australia were designated "Prisoners of His Majesty" or "Prisoners of Mother England" (some versions claim the convicts bore one of these legends printed on the backs of their shirts), and thus the acronym "POHM" or "POME" eventually evolved into the slang term "pom" or "pommy."
This amusing anecdote is doubtful as anything more than a fanciful invention, as acronymic origins antedating the mid-twentieth century are automatically suspect, and the use of "pommy" has been recorded at least as far back as 1915. Moreover, nobody has yet turned up corroborating evidence that "Prisoner of His Majesty" or "Prisoners of Mother England" were actually common designations for criminals transported to Australia. The best guess at this time is that "pommy" was based on the word "pomegranate" -- either because the redness of the fruit supposedly matched the typically florid British complexion, or because (like "Johnny Grant" it was used as rhyming slang for "immigrant."
Gerard
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Pommy" (or "pom" or "pommie" ) is a primarily Australian (and largely derisive) slang term used to indicate a recent immigrant from Great Britain, or a Brit in general. The origins of "pommy" having been lost in the mists of time, someone needed to cook up an etymology for it, preferably one equal to the pejorative sense of the word. Accordingly, we now have the story that criminals transported to Australia were designated "Prisoners of His Majesty" or "Prisoners of Mother England" (some versions claim the convicts bore one of these legends printed on the backs of their shirts), and thus the acronym "POHM" or "POME" eventually evolved into the slang term "pom" or "pommy."
This amusing anecdote is doubtful as anything more than a fanciful invention, as acronymic origins antedating the mid-twentieth century are automatically suspect, and the use of "pommy" has been recorded at least as far back as 1915. Moreover, nobody has yet turned up corroborating evidence that "Prisoner of His Majesty" or "Prisoners of Mother England" were actually common designations for criminals transported to Australia. The best guess at this time is that "pommy" was based on the word "pomegranate" -- either because the redness of the fruit supposedly matched the typically florid British complexion, or because (like "Johnny Grant"
it was used as rhyming slang for "immigrant."Gerard
http://gerardsgarage.com/
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...Also came across this...
Pommy" (or "pom" or "pommie" ) is a primarily Australian (and largely derisive
slang term used to indicate a recent immigrant from Great Britain, or a Brit in general. The origins of "pommy" having been lost in the mists of time, someone needed to cook up an etymology for it, preferably one equal to the pejorative Ditto sense of the word. Accordingly, we now have the story that criminals transported to Australia were designated "Prisoners of His Majesty" or "Prisoners of Mother England" (some versions claim the convicts bore one of these legends printed on the backs of their shirts), and thus the acronym "POHM" or "POME" eventually evolved into the slang term "pom" or "pommy."
This amusing anecdote is doubtful as anything more than a fanciful invention, as acronymic origins antedating the mid-twentieth century are automatically suspect, and the use of "pommy" has been recorded at least as far back as 1915. Moreover, nobody has yet turned up corroborating evidence that "Prisoner of His I don't know who wrote this twaddle; the H refers to Queen Victoria Majesty" or "Prisoners of Mother England" were actually common designations for criminals transported to One of our penal colonies. Australia. The best guess at this time is that "pommy" was based on the word "pomegranate" -- either because the redness of the fruit supposedly matched the typically florid British complexion, or because (like "Johnny Grant" it was used as rhyming slang for "immigrant." They were convicts not immigrants
Pommy" (or "pom" or "pommie" ) is a primarily Australian (and largely derisive
Go tell that to the 7th Armoured Gerard
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slang term used to indicate a recent immigrant from Great Britain, or a Brit in general. The origins of "pommy" having been lost in the mists of time, someone needed to cook up an etymology for it, preferably one equal to the pejorative Ditto sense of the word. Accordingly, we now have the story that criminals transported to Australia were designated "Prisoners of His Majesty" or "Prisoners of Mother England" (some versions claim the convicts bore one of these legends printed on the backs of their shirts), and thus the acronym "POHM" or "POME" eventually evolved into the slang term "pom" or "pommy."
There's a long history of such acronym's Gerard
WOGs - Worker on Government Service
WOPs - Western Operations Prisoners
HMS - Her / His Majesties Ship
IR - Inland Revenue
WOGs - Worker on Government Service
WOPs - Western Operations Prisoners
HMS - Her / His Majesties Ship
This amusing anecdote is doubtful as anything more than a fanciful invention, as acronymic origins antedating the mid-twentieth century are automatically suspect, and the use of "pommy" has been recorded at least as far back as 1915. Moreover, nobody has yet turned up corroborating evidence that "Prisoner of His I don't know who wrote this twaddle; the H refers to Queen Victoria Majesty" or "Prisoners of Mother England" were actually common designations for criminals transported to One of our penal colonies. Australia. The best guess at this time is that "pommy" was based on the word "pomegranate" -- either because the redness of the fruit supposedly matched the typically florid British complexion, or because (like "Johnny Grant"
it was used as rhyming slang for "immigrant." They were convicts not immigrants
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May 9, 2018 11:52 AM
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In reply to # 30007 by POMMReg
POMMReg stands for Post Office Morris Minor Register, both vans & saloons
Founded in 1986 owing to all other "Clubs" regarding them as the most undesirable Minor varient, later progressing to ALL Minor commercial's as much of the production & spec information quoted in books is utter rubbish.
Admittedly I AM rather abrupt at times, Us takes it us stride Matey but this is mainly due to the frustration of enthusiasts' indifference & refusal to disclose "numbers" which therefore hinders research.
Et al
Desmond Rabbithutch esq
Founded in 1986 owing to all other "Clubs" regarding them as the most undesirable Minor varient, later progressing to ALL Minor commercial's as much of the production & spec information quoted in books is utter rubbish.
Admittedly I AM rather abrupt at times, Us takes it us stride Matey
but this is mainly due to the frustration of enthusiasts' indifference & refusal to disclose "numbers" which therefore hinders research.
Et al
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If think they were drop forgings Jim 
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Is this any help please Chris
http://www.spridgetguru.com/AKD3574/MK.html
In reply to # 30014 by POMMReg
Different casting & Part nos, anyone have an AKD 3574 - one mentioning 327368 to hand?
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