Cycling and Motoring Notes From An Early 20th Century Page
A fragmented report discusses early car design flaws in brakes and gear ratios, noting that many engines struggle at low speeds yet perform well on long tests. It highlights the Overland Four passenger car tested in Victoria covering 13951 miles with 40 miles per gallon and 12 pints of water used, praising fuel efficiency and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock
Conaumpston
Victoria
Overland
Weictine
Victor
Hsrine Doe
Hannon
Women in Japan Fashion and Courtesy Described
A fragmented account discusses Japanese women and clothing, noting modest attire, the obi sash, and the aesthetic of dress as a form of national courtesy. It describes the obi’s prominence and sizing, with remarks on how dress reflects tradition, social norms, and the season’s heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Cage
Amparatare
Tina Foloure
Aneae Cnatimes
Ayiest Kosh
Prince's casket assembled by Brisbane jeweller
A historical report describes a casket linked to Prince's Imperial Institute, crafted in Queensland with black bean wood from North Queensland. It details the gold mounts and arms set by Mr. Bruce and notes numerous gemstones and regional materials gathered from Camoo weal to Rubyvale, Anakie, and Emerald areas, with items valued in shillings and pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bely Roe Asrs
Brisbane
Brucey
Queensland
Dunstan
Goment Neologi
Camooweal
Red Snaper
Bunk
Newsome
Aquara
Anakie
Rubyvale
Tamahawk Creek
Sapphiretown
Maakie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wallady Louk
Wack & Newsll
Jack & Newell Ltd
Inte
Itchell-Lett’s
Abbott Street
J. Swain
AONE
Cairns
Davideon
H. Lou
Robinson
Prince
Solomon's
Trosklands
Foxabrook
Fisher
Tate Riven
Uuama Consols
Kitchener
Lode Hill
Sda
Mi. Cuthbert
Mt Lyell
Mt. Morgan
Bis
Me Oaks
Ora
National Bank
Ardine
Tonnell
Yrcannel I Tyre Son
Thompson
Statlanle
Queenslaed National Dank Limited
Brock
London
Wola
America
Canada
W. J. Gallwey
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!