Australia and oil independence in a modern war
The author argues Australia must secure an independent oil supply to withstand potential war disruptions. Citing fuel demand growth, naval bases, and global oil belts through Papua and the Mandated Territory, the piece contends domestic refining would boost employment, reduce imports, and strengthen defense while highlighting Pacific air routes and regional oil fields as strategic considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Os Ely
Great Britain
Australian National Defence Scone
Pacific
Singapore
Commonwealth
Iso Gialion
France
Roumania
Galicia
Russia
Persia
India
Sumatra
Java
Aera
New Zealand
Papua
Great Airways
Alan Cobham
Frais
Europe
Papa
Menaney
Rowale
Bink
Caspian Sea
Triumphs of the Trains Across Great Britain
A historical overview of the Great Western Railway noting its vast network from Paddington to Plymouth, the 110000-employee system, and feats like 103006 miles by engine Prince of Wales. Describes locomotive mileage, water consumption, and the Severn Tunnel as a landmark underwater railway tube.
British Train Speeds Rise From Broad Gauge to Modern Records
The article traces historic rail progress from broad gauge days with 18 trains at about 5 miles per hour to the standard gauge era, noting Paddington to Plymouth as a landmark 245 mile nonstop run at over 60 mph. It highlights the Cornish Riviera Express as an early speed pioneer and cites an 75 minute run of 125 miles between Swindon and Paddington as the fastest booked start to stop speed in the Isles, with a peak 102.5 mph on a special journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baddington
United Kingdom
London
England
Bernic
Expres
Severn Tunnel
Paddington
Plymouth
Ewindon
British Isles
Vita-Lick Promoted as Essential Stock Lick
A colonial advertisement endorses Vita-Lick as the best medicated lick for sheep and stock in all seasons. It features testimonials from Westland Station Longreach and Colin P Bell of Vita-Lick, urging pastoralists to use the right formula for dry and good seasons and noting large past orders as proof of its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westland
Longreach
Walter Reid & Co. Ltd
Rockharpton
Colin P, Bell
Robert Paton & Co
Vita-Lick), Ltd
Kent Street
Sydney
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Borradow Park
Burradao
Edgeworth David
Pew
Japan
Son
British Railways
Britain
Boat News
Bilrmingham
Therm
Prince of Wales
Stephenson
Lomson
Om Express
Beth
Comte Au Speciatity
Wheeler & Levy
Iurriers
Rown-street
Hotel Australia
Victor
T, Lambert, Ltd
Liberal
Waste Cor Way
Rea L.cudmore
Manacen
Chas Hope
Assr
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Winchcombe
Carson
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe House
Bridge Street
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Reat Pec
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Arnott's
Commonwealth Wool & Produce Co
Wool Department
Messrs, George and
W. Maiden
Bent Street
Frank Young
J. Richardson & Co., Ltd
Armidale
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Piers
Tage
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Anthony Horderns
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