Centenary of the Telephone Global Network Growth
The piece recalls Bell's 1875 attic discovery that sparked global telephone growth now numbering over 52 million in use. It notes Bell's Edinburgh birth, study in vocal physiology, and life in Canada dying in 1902, and highlights Watson’s role in early experiments. It also covers 1876 public exhibit, private lines by 1878, and advances at Bell Labs including Permaloy and magnetic fuses used in naval ordnance and geophysical surveying.
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Bell
Edinburgh
Scotland
Canada
Nova Scotia
Thomas Watson
Watson
Beil
Long Bell
Boston
Campridgeport
Salem
Patrorm
Commercial Switchboard
New Haven
Connecticut
United States
Bell Telephone Laboratories
IE Bell
Ie Inine Rores
US Naval Ordnance
Admiral Byrd
World Speed Title Cost Was 300000 Pounds
The article notes a long wait for a world speed title, discussing the costly effort of 300000 pounds and the by products of victory. It mentions economy, military supremacy, and the need for exact conditions for certified performances. It hints at racing designs influencing Army Air Forces development.
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Lenath
Oped
U.S
Fragmentary verse note from an 18th century page
A clipped line laments riches and love, reflecting a Romantic era mood. The fragment hints at moral values contrasting wealth with affection, without clear context or attribution. The legible phrase suggests a thematic focus on love over material gain.
Sydney Letter Australian Air Saver
Sydney letter discusses Australian aviation, insurers, and public life. Mentions early pioneers, lessons from past crashes, and aviation safety. Notes urban broadcasting, stores and vendors, Canberra speeches on prosperity, and industry outlook amid labor and manufacturing concerns.
Traffic breaches court summons in petty sessions
In a petty sessions court a series of traffic breaches were heard. Defendants including Ward Halliwell, Edward Rowe, Jack Abbotsford Mesding, and Charles Donald Fogarty pleaded guilty and were fined with costs or warned for parking and stopping violations on dates in June along Lake Street and adjacent streets.
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W. E McKennna
Petty Sesmons
Jward Halliwell
Fishery
Palle Ax
Laketreet
Edward Rowe
Mulgrave Road
Tuck Slegg Lake-stree
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Pia
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Ronald Omgeagan
Richard Wharf
Palace Theatre
Stanley McKay
Joe Lawman
Royston
Billy Blinkhorn
Ty Beet
Abe Nemurelle
May Brooke
Gus Stanton
Phope
the Gaiaties
Nellie
Jos Oder
Eleanor Parker
Lester Matthews
Doctor
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Lelyperf Longmire
Tn Memorial Hall
Tolga
Kathryn Grayson
van Heflin
Ronald Colman
Greer Garson
Crazy Wight
Prise
Spence-Street
Cummins & Campbell
Global Network
Attic
Discovery
U.S.A
Ais
Ippy
Es Williams
Wiliams
Fred, Jones
Shishie-street
Cairns
Mallan Williams and Robertson
Wasmington
Highland
Sydney Letter
Australian Air
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Hocking
Demu
E Wolen
Ray Parer
Madam
Shige Cave
Tyree
Tropical Theatre
J. A. Rank Studios
Thea
NGA
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