Cobb and Co Coaches Shaped Australia’s Growth
The piece traces Cobb and Co from its 1853 Victoria start under James Rutherford, aided by the Lambing Flat gold rush, expanding to New South Wales and Queensland, and driving vast travel with six thousand horses a day by 1970 before decline with railways. It notes camels aiding transport in drought and early roads, and mentions broader progress in Australian transport history.
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Australia
Melbourne
Sydney
Sydney Morning Herald
Lister
Cobb and Co
Victoria
Rutherford
Lambing Flat
New South Wales
Bathurst
Queensland
Teneriffe
Burke and Wills
Mount Browne
Wicanniarom
Unfair To Our Non-Christian Allies
Tom Orberg MP criticized a Times condensation of his Commons speech arguing against labeling broad humanistic principles as Christian He said the Atlantic Charter expresses values common to many faiths This view drew criticism from Army Minister Forde who warned the phrasing misrepresented his stance The Army Medical Service instructed troops on the dangers of venereal disease and prevention measures
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Kenny
Australia
Harvey Sutton
Tom Orberg
William Hickey
Daily Express
London “Times
Commons
Army
Forde
Army Medical Service
V.D
Brains Trust Debate on Water Divining
A livelyBrains Trust debate scrutinizes water divining's validity. Proponents cite Mullins and others while critics note scientific tests and skeptics like Huxley and Lloyd George cast doubt on detecting underground water or metals. The discussion touches on maps, geologists, and alleged diviner methods across various sites.
Prewar Japanese Naval Buildup and Concealed Dreadnoughts
The article recounts Japan's 1920s to 1930s naval program, detailing dockyard expansion in the Inland Sea, treaty evasions, and hidden superdreadnoughts. It notes barbed wire barriers around yards, strict worker controls, and the claim that four new super battleships were in service by 1937.
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Tokyo
Washington
London
Japan
Navy
Hye
Jin
Japanese Honour in Australia Amid Submarine Attack Remains
Evatt recalls the Japanese minister in Australia Me. Ka Wai as military extremists warned diplomats abroad of impending aggression. Those who knew him describe his distress at the final event and his appreciation for Australia's reverent handling of Japanese seamen who died in the Sydney submarine attack.
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Dro Evatt
Australia
Kawai
Japan
Sydniesin
Thought for the Week on inner energies and violence
A Thought for the Week asserts that only men applying energies to inner causes rather than external results can melt the power of violence and evil afflicting humanity. The piece, attributed to Telstify, emphasizes personal life change as the path to reducing societal harm.
Espionage Charge Shrouds Student's Arrest Details
A reported espionage case centers on a 16 year old English art student once known as Clarice Proctor. The arrest occurred in Hylsiki with unclear charges tied to alleged activities involving unknown parties in Finland. Journalists note limited details and ongoing investigations while authorities confirm no formal charges or verdicts have been released.
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Haroniss Vi Stuckelbers
Clarice Proctor
Stulent
Hylsiki
Halides Ang
Brite
Ile Wits
Finland
Gliders Key to Allied Offense Across Sparse Terrain
The piece notes gliders played a vital role in WWII style operations, trained pilots, and the potential to deploy up to 200,000 troops using nonpowered craft. It describes thermals, launch methods, flight endurance, and recovery by tow planes, with emphasis on desert and mountainous regions for efficient use.
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RETE
Germain
Ernst Udet
Australia
End Whitler
Oni
Amt
Tasheen
Siberia
Ford Motor Co
U.S. Army
Tn Hin
Colour Code May Save Life in Air Raids
The Standards Association of New South Wales proposes a standard colour code for factory pipe contents to aid rescue teams in air raids. Deep grey marks dangerous gases, blue for water, brown for air, black for drainage, deep cream for gas, white for air, and crime on for steam. The system aims to unify ad hoc factory codes and aid fire brigades in identifying pipe contents during emergencies.
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The
Standards Association
Mills
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N.S.W
Cobb & Co
Bone-Baker
James Rutherford
Father and
P. J. L. Kenny
Dalgety & Company Limited Distributors
Hearne
G Hearne & Co, Ltd
Geelong
North Africa
Mediterranean
K. T. Gould
John Mullins
CE. M. Joad
Theody
Athan
Huxley
Lloyd George
George i
Clit
Sahara
Calivanes
Boeder Neutratiers Gorens
Chepista
Do-Tiee Vaniers
USA
Crete
N.sw
N.E.S
Zan
Dr. Williams
Alt Beate Fae
Ole Coswy
Tose Teele
Gan Bank
Commonwealth Savings Bank
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