Central City Opera Revival Returns to Golden Era
Rich mining town Central City Colorado recalls a boom that mixed gold and culture. After a wartime blackout, the town plans summer performances of Il Seraglio and La Traviata directed by Frank St Leger with open air events. The festival echoes the era that made Central City the Salzburg of America.
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Central City
Colorado
Ford Opera
Old Central City
Opera House
Frank St. Leger
Metropolitan Opera Association
John H Gregors
American West
Gregory’s Gulch
Ihey
Salzburg
America
George Harrison
Charlie Switz
Harrison
HM. Teller
Teller House
Mark Twain
P. T. Bargum
Artemus Ward
Walt Whitman
Oscar Wilde
London
Paris
Berlin
Leipzig
Prussia
U. 5S
Grant
A Lucky Mishap Shapes Early Car Steering History
A veteran British motorist recalls a Daimler repair mishap where an engine drop wedged the steering column and wheel, revealing that an inclined steering setup offered greater comfort. The Dunlop Bulletin notes the idea spread, becoming standard in later vehicles and widely adopted.
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Friglish
Chance
Duninp
Daimler
England
Polish Delegation May Discuss Teschen Return in Prague
In Warsaw AP reports a Polish delegation led by Foreign Minister Ray wa waki could travel to Prague to negotiate Teschen, the industrial city Hitler assigned to Poland in 1938 after dividing Czechoslovakia. Czechoslovaks demand its return.
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Warsaw
Ray Wawaki
Prague
Teschen
Poland
Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Treasure on D Deck Niagara gold salvage tale
The June 1940 Niagara disaster off Whangaroa Harbour led to a months long salvage effort for treasure from the D deck. Captain Williams and divers used a special 3 foot high 3 ton bell aboard Claymore to recover 4 percent of the cargo valued at £23780, amid storms and minefield dangers near Auckland Harbour.
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Britain
Rand
Indian Ocean
Waiagara
Auckland
No. 2 Hold
J. W. Taylor
Sydney
J. FP. Williams
United Salvage Pty. Ltd
J. W. Herd
J. Johnstone
Shipright
W. Johnstone
Niagere
Whangaroa Harbour
Williams
Melbourne
David Isaacs
Claymore
Willams
Herd
New Zealand
Bay of Biscay
Egypt
Porto OO
Egypts Guild
Niagara
Johnstone
Jac
Santhia
Hourhly
Calcutta
South African Wheat Shortage Deepens Across July
Johannesburg report says the wheat crisis in South Africa will peak in July and August with a shortage near 100000 tons on minimum needs after the Combin Food Council approves shipments. Confectionery shops shut for lack of flour. rationing schemes drafted to cope.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Combin Food Council
Washington
Nobility Takes Refuge in Swiss Village of Gstaad
Exiled monarchs and royalty gather in Gstaad Switzerland at a 336 year old chalet hotel. Queen Victoria of Spain, Don Juan, and King Leopold of Belgium are reported in residence with a cosmopolitan guest list. Dancing, jazz, and formal dress fill the hotel as winter scenes unfold in the Alps.
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Lobc
Ae Blueb
Bulle
Victoria
Spain
de Rethy
Com de Kueen
Don Juan
King Lespeld
Belgium
Hotel Gre Dimes
Switzerland
Cuthbert's Misima Goldmine Ltd 1945 report notes delays and limited staff
Delay by the Federal Government in announcing new native labour rules, transport difficulties, and restricted supplies are cited as main current difficulties. No permission for resumption of operations. Maintenance through December 31, 1945 used a limited labour force, costing £5148/6/7 which will be included in final war damage claim. Net profit carried forward to 1946 is £18,240/4/11 with ongoing claims against the Army and War Damage Commission.
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Cuthbert
Misima Goldmine
Treasury
Department of the Army and War Damage Commission
Gordonvale Sub-Branch Holds April Meeting
The RS S A LLA Gordonvale sub-branch met at the Scouts Hall with 21 members, D Brown presiding. Two new members joined, Legacy letter discussed, and a representative invited to future meetings. A Royal Sugar Industry Committee query set 50 servicemen to settle. A five-member Land and Investigation Settlement Committee was formed. Anzac Day plans were finalised with dawn, morning, and evening services and speakers arranged for schools the day before.
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Gordenvale
RSS Atla
Scouts Hall
D. Brown
Legacy
Royal Sugar Industry Committee
Gordonvale
M. J. Hoare
Stewart
J. Routledge
P. Monson
F. Higgs
Mulgrave
New British Hydrostatic Brake Varies From Normal Shoes
British brake makers unveil a hydrostatic brake that eliminates clearance between shoes and drum. The system uses a springy shoe edge that stays barely in contact when off, reducing heat and wear while cutting pedal effort. Weight is saved and no floor slot is required.
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Ocar
E Chamberlain
Alina
Anzac House Appeal
Creek ST
Brisbane
Mapain
Queensland
Freier
Ree Hatchery
Thorburn Electric Hatchery
Goumeri
Counter Books
O’sullivan
Pry. Ltd
Merehedin
Manig
Baskhinders
Adelaide
Gstaad
Royal Winter Palace
Rs.s.a.lla
James Obriew
McLeod-street
Cairns
Io Chavis
POT
Ieee
Metro-Golow
Ater
Suspicion
Marjorie Weaver
Peter Cookson
Tim Ryan
Murder MY Sweet
Dik Powell
Claire Trevor
Anne Shirley
Mel Oma
Hih
Jeanette MacDonald
Nelson Eddy
John
Barrymore
Ruth Hussey
Paully
William Gargan
Anne Baxter
John Hodiak
Jeanne Crain
Frank Latimore
Eugene Pallette
Mary Nash
Charles Starrett
Wanda McKay
Greenwich Village
Cimmening
Bekeeter
Don Ameche
William Bendix
Technicolour
Norma Shearer
Melvyn
Gail Patrick
Lee Bowman
Mie Main
Societ
van Heflin
Marsha Hont
John Wayne
Ells Raines
Bexoss
S Barrier Reef
Gua
Hayles
M.V Merinda
Cooktown
Saone
Reterr Prides
Amy Johnson
Cairns Showground
Poonets As
Versi Water
Ima
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