Inventions from the War Years Spotlighted in U S Report
New York reports a War years survey listing 2300 practical technological discoveries by the US Department of Labour. Highlights include self heating soup tins and electric lamps that light without external power, with several dramatic patents such as a bee planting machine, a windproof aircraft instrument panel, and a high temperature resistant paint. The material notes widespread innovation across farming, aviation, computing, and fabrication, underscoring the era’s rapid modernization.
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New York
America
US Department of Labour
Winthrop Chemical Company
US Navy
Burman Hale
Iversand Teicher
War Crimes Trial Notes From Kuching Camp Overseer Testimony
Captain Tak oversee r of the Kuching camp testifies about British and Australian prisoners of war in the Labuan area. He recalls ration distribution efforts, attempts to obtain food, and interactions with Japanese officers. He says some prisoners died despite his actions and describes camp conditions and medical issues among internees.
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Kuching
Labuan
Tak
Kueling Pramea
Winean
Pramers
Roth
Japan
Takine
Santee
Heer Goon
Tne
Takino
Borneo
Thy
Kuranda Notes School Event and Cricket Match Summary
Kuranda State School held a Friday festival with students, prizes by the School Committee, and fruit parcels for each child. A town cricket match at Kuranda’s sports ground saw Fay’s team defeat the Kuranda side 163 to 147. notable performances included P Grose 31 and J Fay 9. The event featured a Saturday celebration at Muniere Hall with local families and guests from Cairns.
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Furasda
Pwrember
Kurda
Kurmnda
AW Downe
Torte School
Ryideen
Kuranda
Meo Hope
Kuroda
Vince Muniere
Rem Tradt
Ledior’ Prise
Fe Wilken
Nal Imeem
Xureoga
Fay
Goel
Suh
Pht Grose
Atenen
H. Amin
J. Horseman
FL Auger
R. Kenane
OM Ie Goodwin
Phil Green
Sam Face
The New Age of Wood and Its Industrial Promise
A discussion of timber as a raw material traces knowledge gains in wood properties and the evolving use of science in wood working. It argues that recent decades have expanded understanding, enabling electricity driven, physics and chemistry aided production, and calls for national effort and vision to develop wood’s economic and communal value.
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Gevliopea
Feilure
Develon
Timber research promises better wood uses and outcomes
The article stresses that research applied to wood cannot help but improve timber as a material. It notes the need for better timber growing methods, efficiency, and permanence in uses, and calls for advancing research toward economical industry applications amid unknowns in wood behavior and properties.
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Uae
Christmas Trees Across Lands In Festive Decoration
The article reflects on how ornamental trees are harvested and shipped for festive use across regions, detailing practices in afforestation, transport, and advertising. It notes the shift from traditional pines to gum trees in Australia and the enduring symbolism of tree life in representing goodwill for the future.
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Musineas
Australis
Unification of railways and timber quality from dead trees
Discussion on timber from dead trees vs living trees for construction and railway use. Notes on natural drying, insect resistance, decay, and standard specs to ensure structural soundness. Highlights that timber from dead trees can be reliable if properly seasoned and free of defects, with emphasis on preserving quality for infrastructure needs.
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Fox Tech Nine
Waxed nail points tested for wood use and railway gaps
A long note discusses waxing nail points to improve driving ease and holding power in hardwoods, with tests showing mixed results. Waxed points sometimes reduce force needed but may lower grip, affecting timber connections in railway framing and inland rail routes.
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Collink
Cicero
Kuin
Guseer
Pedoral
North Ave
Cairan
Barina Garee
Fragmented OCR Lines About Local Fee and Sale
Fragmentary OCR text lists unclear terms such as ae and Aerts with reference to a fee and sale. The readable items show a local context but lack complete details or identifiable events or dates. Further legible content is needed to produce a precise summary.
Truth drug's unreliability in postwar courts and military use
A British and American debate over penthotal as a truth drug follows a court martial in England. Corporal Leonard Robertson is acquitted of murder after aided questioning with penthotal, while medical witnesses disagree on cause of death. Captain Peon notes drug prompts talking, not reliable truth. no guarantees, and patient responses may be manipulated by the examiner.
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Briain
Pittoris Ney
United States
Acme
England
Leonard Dele Robertson
Robertson
Shenae
Penthatal
Nicholas Eon
Peou
Peon
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T. McDonald
Cairns & Innisfail Ahnee P.O Hox
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Wien
Waugm & Josepisom Pty. Limited
U.S
Ner
Kiki
Gordonvste
Sandra Pearson
Cairns
Barties
Tnd
Enry Lal
Bo Macey
Sears
Timbers
Pant Lee
Wodeen Wood Practice
Etree
Sanya
Tdensa Research
Unification OF Railways
Mobsman Opinion
Moleman
Weld
Ip Lanisfail
Bex
Douglas Shire
Werverguines
North Queensland
Medivuch
Roranda
Transforma Ig Ge
Erland
Port Douglas
Sur
Port Douglve
Watts
Amelie Remne
Atge
Aerts
Rt Fee
Se Oresal
Simpson’s
St. Mary's Schoo
Church OF England
FU Girls
Fempamavang
Sisters of the Sacred Agvent
Poplin
YOUNG
Constance McCormick
Americus
Pond
Maria
FORD
Ford World
Tia
Lowe Namible
Australia
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