British Geodetic Wing Flight Innovation Revealed
A Morning News report describes a new Vickers Weybridge geodetic monoplane for the Air Ministry. The hollow geodetic wing uses a wire web to preserve shape and strength without heavy skin, offering potential advances in civilian and military aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Ministry
Aeronautical
London
Vickers Wel
Society of British Aircraft Contractors
Hendon
Royalie
Bon Wallis
Vickers ‘Company
Molloy District Diary Reports Severe Storm and Local Events
February notes from Molloy District describe a cyclonic storm that lashed the area with roof damage and fallen trees, followed by a large local euchre party hosted by trustees to raise funds for Molloy cemetery maintenance. The report also mentions residents traveling from Mt Carbine, Julatten, and Cooktown district, a piano program, and a planned future sports event at Molloy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orgas Land
Molloy
Mt. Carbine
Julatten
Am Um
Mesdames C. Mullayey
G. Woodhowe
E. Bread
G. Pedreccini
Bradford
B Woodhouse
M.C
Perernn Ua E. Baker
Angolng
Sparta
Shea
Rettie
Cooktown
Jrogan
F. Branigrove
Sidmey
Mun Smd
Tongami
Misa
Amy Chapman
Bowstrou
New Zealamt
Settlement talk on irrigation and water supply policy
The retiring president Mr Claude Wilson spoke at Sciences Night about a comprehensive land settlement plan. He urged an assured water supply, balanced with water conservation and immigration, based on surveying work and topographic maps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Survetore
Claude Wilson
Agaual
Sciences Nivuer
Wiis
Tia
Wilcon
Uraset
Solea Meram
Pantern
Az Sewatty
Wuhdlelawan
Vuremanfu Fica
Sottarls Settlers and Early Agricultural Settlers
Unclear fragments describe settlers dealing with land, farming conditions, and a mix of trained men and capital constraints. The text references groups like Encliak and Yeined Gm Avelian and hints at land settlement, agriculture, and limited capital among participants.
Geodetic primemle Metal com strecilvity design note
The text describes construction on a geodetic primemle metal base with a focus on trailing flap devices used to achieve controlled landing speed. It notes luewlage and nose wing elements built for stability and safe descent, referencing generic aerodynamic concepts and materials.
Sunlight Experiments at University Observatory
The University of Meinwen plans experiments with two flat mirrors to capture sunlight through the sky for all seasons. A second reflector will refine the light to project an image about four inches wide. This setup aims to produce multiple reflections that move a detector, illustrating a pioneering optical arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Ornianion
Queensland
Burnie
Open University
Rhodes
Imperial Airways Seesaw Fare Cuts for Family Tickets
Imperial Airways offers reduced fares for family season tickets. The plan covers husband wife and two children under one year old, enabling travel across Europe with notable discounts on the Almonomy Am line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Airways
Europe
The Wine of Life and the Value of Friendship
A reflective essay links friendship to virtue and personal growth, citing Socrates, Cicero, Bacon, and Dryden. It compares the bonds of David and Jonathan, Peter and John, and emphasizes that true companionship strengthens character, guides moral action, and yields enduring benefits despite trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Lord Bacon
Socrates
David
Jonathan
Taniselt
Tennyson
Arthur Hallam
St. Peter
St.John
Therauacinwer
Jeans
Nazareth
St James
John
Peter
Dryden
Henry Wishakespeare
Irene
Friunils
Frendubip
Nina Murdoch
Mareeba Notes School of Arte Monthly Meeting
Mareeba notes report a monthly meeting with committee selections and funds. A grant of seven tenths was allocated for new books, with remaining moneys held by the Books Committee. Sub-committee to meet with the sales committee. war-era terms discussed. Net January race proceeds listed, with post-expense balance. Afternoon CWA gathering noted with prize winners and hostesses. Local visits include Health Under-Secretary Mr Chuter, and Woothakata Shire Hospital talks. Several residents and visitors listed with travel plans and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Boyle
Armbrnst
Spee J. A Comin
F. Bergio
Mise Boliou
CB. Chuter
Health and Home Afars
Maretha
Woothakata Shire
G. Ferguson
Mra Haren
Herberton
Mastery Weatherborn
K. Coseim
Thorsborough College
A. Chamberlain
R. Summs and Howell
All Souls’ ‘College
Charters Towers
H Lane
Donald
Jon
Dobie
Cairns
St Mary's College
Mineral field notices from Herberton amid dredging and mining claims
The Herberton district reports multiple mining and dredging claims. Applicants include GL Miller for a 200 acre dredging claim near dredge 146, Tronard Pearce for Pool's Gully ground, Leonard Pearce for 700 by 30 feet, and James and Lloyd Stewart for a 300 by 900 feet area along Kalanga Sid ing and Flaggy Creek, among others. Several claims are named and registered under titles such as Tin Development Extended, Leonard Pearce, Temple Bar, Day Dawn, Floater, Mulligan's Gully, Dagoes, and more, with locations about Herberton, Pool’s Gully, Reid's Creek, and near Mt Carbine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herberton
Miller
GLM
W. Arliss
L Pearce
Tronard Pearce
Pool's
Pool's Gully
Leonard Pearce
James Allan Stewart
Lloyd George Stewart
Kalanga Siding
Flaggy Creek
Lindsay
Gordon Uren
Thomas Curtis
Albert Cummings
Douglas Affleck
Temple Bar
Reid's Creek
Petfords
Frida
Harris and
Stack
Thomasohn Lenton
Edun
James Stokes
John Garretty
James Matthews
James Magane Jensen
P le Ray
Walter George Clerke
Arthur Tabler
Mulligan
Mt Carbine
Muligan
Gally
Roy Holden Hay
Coolgerra
Port Arthur
Jou Aie Ie
Pio Cacoen
Wassair
Irvinebank
Ioe Mader
Dagoes
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Fares Tem Ferea
SSS
PSG Ersach
Pett Rosas
Vane
Tevel
Colert Corenebie
A. J. Draper Pty. Ltd
Burns, Philp & Co, Ltd
Therton, Mossman and
Mareeb Agencies
Jack People
Trewhella Bros
CFS
Trentham Vic
West
Roburn&l. OQ Gradk
Triumph
conserucHon
Amereeu
Josar
Molloy District
Mulloy
Wetherby
Mr. E Beehtal
Binacher
Brooklyn Station
Australia
Sottarls Settlers
Maine
Cereus
Local
AL Deaper Ptt. Ltd
C. Trucabo
Mareeba Notes
School OF Arte Monthly Meeting
Social
Budge
Membbers
C.W A
Schus Ot
Mur
J. Love
Carseldine
Gould
Hendie
Arastrong
Mr D- Dable
Herberton Mineral Field
ALL Souls Church OF England Boys School
Inium Colasters
Wlenitt
Sur Alamo Calis
Quarty
Caires We
W. M Simmomnds
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