Remarkable Prophecy on Flight from Ancient Tales to Modern Theory
The article surveys early myths and real figures in flight history from Biadud and Milton to Roger Bacon and Leonardo da Vinci. It notes competing legends and the shift to scientific method, mentioning Chinese balloon experiments and Francesco de Lana who warned about military use of flying machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biadud
Bath
Fle
Yayer
London
Milton
Oliver
Melmesbury
Roger Bacon
Francis Bacon
Leonardo da Vinci
Hoger Bacon
Fo-Kien
Pekin
Francesco de Lana
Under Ice to Russia and the Fireball Flight Dream
The text recalls Sir Hubert Wilkins arguing a submarine route under the Arctic Ocean could move American troops near Russian industrial centers. It notes a warning that firework like devices could overturn ships and devastate targets, and mentions De Lana predicting such weapons, then references two French brothers achieving a related success ten years later sparked by a puff of smoke from a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Wilkins
Hubert
United States
Miliary Planning Commission
de Lana
Cambridge Debaters Plan U S Tour From March to April
Cambridge University top debaters Ronald G. Waterhouse and Jack Ashley will tour Western U S universities in March and April aboard the Queen Mary. They plan no topic yet and will return April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Cambridge University
United States
Ronald G. Waterhouse
Cambridge University Union Society
Jack Ashley
Debating Society
Britain
British gramophone engineers to record Cincinnati Symphony
British engineers will travel to America with tape equipment to record performances of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra under a two year contract with an American subsidiary of a London gramophone company. Thor Johnson praises British records as peerless worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visi the SA
America
Cincinnati
Ohiod Symphony Orchestra
London
Bramophone Company
England
Thor Johnson
Savage mood in kitchen as narrator curses Christmas
A fragmented verse depicts a worker in a Christmas Budding factory who, in savage mood, stirs the pudding from August to July. Bright seasonal sounds contrast with the narrator’s gloom and a curse placed on Christmas Day, while others enjoy feasts and hope.
The Lost Bone Dog Dialogue On Aging and Love
An idiosyncratic dialogue features a nervous dog Rover and a companion narrator. They discuss mood, memory loss after middle age, and personal worries including girl trouble while reflecting on loyalty and friendship amid aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rover
Worm joins Civil Defence after late return home
A local tale centers on a worm who rushes home to boast about enlisting in Civil Defence. The wit observes his habit of staying out during air raids while his wife endures the Home Guard era’s dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee Oanager
Civil Defence
Home Office
Worm
Home Guard
Spron
Warden Worm
Orm’s Avenue
Britain's Comet jet airliner to cut London New York time
The De Havilland Comet jet airliner promises a six hour London to New York flight cruising at eight miles altitude. Featuring four jet engines and two Sprite rockets for takeoff boosts, it will travel about 450 mph. The Digest notes its size rivals the Constellation and foresees potentially lower fares due to operational economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
la Guardia Field
Britain
James Dugan
de Haviland
New York
de Haviland Company
Menzies Arrives in Singapore for Commonwealth Talks
A vanload of Malay police and a radio car escorted Australian Prime Minister Menzies his wife and daughter through Singapore amid tightened security for the Skymaster arrival. The party will stay at the Commissioner General for South-east Asia residence until Christmas morning and plan talks with Sir Esker Desing and Mr MacDonald before London meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
R. G. Mengies
Striect
Skymaster
Menzies
Daugter
Menges
South-east Asia
Malcolm MacDonald
London
MacDonald
United Kingdom
Esker Desing
New Zealand Railway Strike Shuts Railways Overnight
New Zealand railwaymen walked out at midnight on December 21 seeking sixpence per hour more pay. Government response unclear as stoppage remains orderly with travelers affected and holidaymakers stranded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Zealand
Gordonvale medical care during busy periods debated
A Gordonvale resident defends the part time medical officer arrangement under the Hospitals Board. The letter argues Dr Brody’s private practice was aided by another hospital doctor while on call, and warns against assuming a full time officer is readily available 24 hours daily. The writer calls for fair terms and notes staffing costs and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caiin Post
Gordonvale
Hospitals Board
Brody
Hay
Babinda
Ishmael
C_P
Islaad
Beard
Dave
March
Tariff Talks At Torquay Conference Reassured
Canberra reports no fear over GATT tariff talks outcome as Australian representatives secure mutual concessions only after government approval. US rejection of the Havana Charter shifts focus, with Australia noting GATT will continue while domestic firms seek relief from post Geneva 1947 concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Us.a
Associated Chambers of Manufactures of Australia
Withill
U.S.A
State Department
U.N
Roosevelt
Truman
Congress
LTO
GATT
Geneva
Iron Curtain recounts US election justifications abroad
Communist papers in Hungary and Romania claim US voters split the vote, seeing no essential differences between parties aligned with Wall Street. They cite coalition efforts to oust Congress members and downplay executive power, noting low voter turnout as evidence of public rejection of both major parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Wall-street
Hungary
Romania
Universul
Bucharest
Seanteia
Couns de Theatre
Warmoanger
Harold Stassen
Stalin
Truman
Mara Arthur
Tumoulin State School Breaks Up For Holidays
The annual Tumoulin State School break up picnic was held on Saturday December 16 with ideal weather. A luncheon followed by races won by residents including a three legged and sack race. Headmaster Mr Houton outlined 1951 plans and praised the committee. The school held the Evelyn Tablelands silver cup for sport, Barry Edwards won the tennis trophy with May Daniells runner-up. A free dance and Christmas tree concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumouln State School
Houton
Jone
Alsa
Tumoulin School
Evelyn Tablelands
Ravenshoe
Bet
Wos
Barry Edwards
Mav Daniells
Tumoculin Hall
Sante
The Art of Winning in Business Quote
Elbert Hubbard stresses that true business success comes from hard work and maintaining a sense of proportion rather than taking everything too seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Hubbard
Unlabeled numeric list with prices and codes
A fragmented OCR passage shows a dense string of numbers, codes, and potential prices including many four to five digit figures and letter mixes. The readable content lacks a clear narrative and appears to be a catalog-like engraving or financial ledger snippet.
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Pioneer Tours N.Q. Pty. Ltd
Cares& Tabieland
Gilhes
Cairns
Mossman
Cock Highway
Millan Millas
Innisfail
Palmerston Highway
Cares Ofee
Abbott Street
Pheme
Hides
Govt Tooth
Berean
M. M. Dawson
Fyungaburra
Lake Eacham
Malanda
Jr. Bourke Atherton- Sommers’ “Newsagency
Mathieson MILLAR WILTASa _ A
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Bell Alas Pty Ltd
Pioneer Tears
Gasnet
Australian National Airways Pty. Ltd
Spence ST
Asser Bours
Bree
Kruachen
Mr. Webb
Paddington
Nsw
Alent
Char
Kruschen
Aatine Devails
Henry Berry ,Co
Awa Limit
Victoria
Adelaide-street
Brisbane
Cea Aiee Coenance and Seiing Keen
Geapton-Street
John Sutton
Abbott-strest
Russia
U.S
U.K
Frezd O. Gastetes Pool
Beepees
Ieee
la Ben
Ietebees
Clarence W. Lieb
Diary of A
C.O
Diggers
L BF Ey N
MR. Menzies EN
Gordonvale Medical Facilities
Gordon Vale
Gordonale
Sgulis Arte
Torquay
U.S. Election
Tumoulin
Fersonal
Jonsson, Snr
Kahan
Mareca
Tom
Clarrie Smith
Corney
Prise “ Christmas Boi
W. J. Sherringh
B. Ray
DO. Bay
B. Purtell
Curry
Dros
Wedalpids Street
Brishena
Queensland
M. Ellisom
M. Moore
M. Milne
Zismern Albert Street
Brishane
Queenslaad
Lucas
Ian Mole
Goda
Abpimall
Aspimal Agaeey
Ate. T. Dowling
Meck
Beinbans
Queansland
Tan Tees
Saeed
Lizer
Esase Sezaa
STITT
Sors Osvaer
Reo
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Particu
C.clauson
Shields Street
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