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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1937
Page
4
A reflective piece examines how communities tolerate military style management and urges redefining command and demand to empower the will of the people. It argues for orderly leadership, coordinated action, and avoiding fascist tendencies while balancing emotions and practical governance.
The article outlines symptoms of food poisoning from fresh or tinned foods and warns on rapid onset after prior illness. It prescribes diluting stomach contents with tepid water, inducing vomiting, mustard, air dissolved in warm water, throat tickling, castor oil, and strict rest and warmth. It notes improved safety due to factory inspections and food regulation.
The A A Technical Department warns summer heat raises tyre pressures and drivers should check them more often. A typical case shows a 28 psi tyre rising to about 38 or 34 psi after hours of fast summer driving, affecting handling and noise. The piece argues Parliament must link voter will to action through clear schemes.
Flowers deserve proper care from picking to arranging. Cut lilies daffodils and fruit blooms at dawn or cool evening and soak fleshy leaves for hours before arranging. Use slant cuts, keep stems moist, boil some flowers, and avoid strong heat or direct sun for best longevity.
The article traces John Flynn’s inspiration for an aerial medical service in Central Australia. It chronicles the dream of doctors flying to patients, wireless communication, and ambulances to reach isolated outback settlements. It notes the Cloncurry base and expansion by Australia’s Flying Doctor schemes, highlighting the hardship of distant hospital access and the need to connect settlers with medical aid.
The Port Hedland base and Wadham establish a medical wireless network with Transceivers and bicycle powered stations. An aeroplane stretcher service saves lives with rapid air transport to Port Hedland Hospital. Isolated bush communities gain voice links and world news, while a memorable tale highlights local morals.
A historical overview traces lead's esteem from Saturn linked mythology to practical uses in Rome and Britain. It notes lead’s roles in architecture, plumbing, and coins, its medieval reputation, and the 18th and 19th century decline and modern steadiness with examples like Norwich Cathedral reroofing confirming lead’s durability after centuries of neglect.
Describes mounted sentries from the Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards at Whitehall London. Detailing weighty equipment including a seven pound sword and strict dress uniforms for year round duty. Mentions extensive preparation and training before eligible for this special post.
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