Science Marvels and Electric Railways Progress
South Africa advances state railways with a British aided program costing between three quarters of a million and a million pounds. The plan includes regenerative propulsion, an electric traction trial on Natal lines, and a two 110 horsepower low pressure turbine setup driving a Pelton wheel. Also noted are improvements in locomotive recording apparatus, gear designs, and a future Kensington Museum display, plus cleaner car washing and crane operations at workshops. The article highlights the significance of electrical engineering in expanding railway efficiency and capacity, emphasizing substantial gains in speed control, power transmission, and maintenance innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seat
Dan Bess Vital Fien
Glencoe
Duran
Natal Coalhelds
Streielioe
Cienece
Ateltn
Was
Arnie
Warston
Amethee Ston
Brisk
Ara Foserveis Fata
Kensington Museum
London
Ievis
Raptor Cara
Imo
Kiuadon
Kilns and processes for carbonisation in steelmaking
The text discusses kilns and direct from iron casting methods, noting vapors, retort heating, and hot sand to reach carbonisation temperatures without overdoing volatilization. It references a plate mentioning a 112 tone furnace, a Shefield foundry, and a 130 ton casting weight as documented in construction and weighing records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Wien
Procoss
Shefield Foundry
Shefhalt
New Guinea’s German New Guinea Surrenders and Occupation
The article details early steps of Allied actions in German New Guinea. It notes forces on a beach awaiting a stronger attack, DSO awards to Captain Travers and Lieutenant Bond, and the surrender and occupation of Rabaul with proclamations of civil order. It cites prisoner demographics, troop landings, and territorial notes on the German colony including Kawieng Nauru Admiralty areas and dates in November and December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittek
Lieutaant . T. Bond
Bristane
Travers
Wirsiews
R. J. A. Travers
Bond
France
Rabaul
Holmes
Papas
Sepik
Kaiseri Augusta
Administrators and Expedition Leaders in the New Guinea Territory
A 1914 1916 account describes Colonel Molmer and Colonel Pathe Bridge leading forces to occupy Micronesian islands. It notes a Britain Japan agreement, the shifting administration, and the roles of General Bridge and other officials in stabilizing New Guinea during wartime governance and transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vailles
Hamu
Markham
Chines
Solomons
Auid
Molmer
Fender
Erbertahohe
Comander
E-bridge
CMG
New Gaines
Olenr
Holmes
Pathebridge
Lire
Dotmare Bakr Jy Ceneckon
Geri New
Transfer to civil administration on May 9 1921 summary
The transfer figure reached £1,192,2000/12/8 with £916,075/6/1 charged to the Commonwealth and £427,6188/6/70 to the Administration of New Guinea. The report is illustrated by four very fine maps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
New Guinea
Hair Casualties and a Suggested Shampoo
An article discusses hair damage from alkaline chemicals and faulty razors, noting hair roots suffer when oil supply is disrupted. It endorses a shampoo named Stallax as protective, cleansing, and nourishing, claiming it restores vigor and healthier, lustrous hair without iodine.
Great reductions on Zephyrs and floral frocks
Readable fragments advertise deep discounts across clothing items including Zephyrs line, floral frocks, cotton twools, and men’s shirts and slacks. Mentions specials like Orton and Cossacks at low prices, with prices stated per pair or item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuji
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Perdriau
Perdriau Rubber Co, Ltd
Soureane Ool of Beste
A. E. Abel
Pesto
Murvocis
Pers
NEW_GUINEA
Asscott
Scott
Kelly
Ined Taule Shire
Mrn
Waran
Eaay
Nnn
Nrnsiee
Holbrou
Holbrook’s
Sime
Wstate M.S. Williams Ltd
Vongaharra
Insrance
General Commission
Lake Street
Cairns
Neer Whatves
Facham Pastoral
Amncise Lady Malants
G. Lisha
Shields Street
Eadrick SueNch
Catrns
rEneme
The
Queensland National Bank Limited
Haieman
Queensland
Weourhout
Avatralsdie
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