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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1923
Page
2
The article highlights rapid advances in stainless steel use from cutlery to condenser tubes and large rolls for wiring. Early costs remain high but long term gains include corrosion resistance and potential for heavy industrial tubing and copper alloy developments, with British firms pushing large scale production.
The article discusses optimal cigarette choices and timing, advising smokers to prefer Virginians or Turks with slow draws for best flavor. It notes that mixing alcohol or strong spirits with tobacco spoils aroma, while tea or coffee can enhance the experience, and stresses consistent, measured smoking before and between meals.
The report details a record jump in global shipping since 1914 with a total rise of about 14.288 million tons. It notes large increases in sea freight capacity, vessel numbers, and world tonnage, highlighting major shipping nations and ongoing fleet revivals.
An observed issue in air travel is the cabin ventilation and air quality affecting passengers. Medical notes from the Air Ministry discuss ventilation improvements, including low inlet placement and heat exchange methods. The notes also consider air sickness remedies and piloto distraction, but acknowledge design challenges and the need to balance exhaust, weight, and protection from petrol fumes.
Fragmentary OCR mention ridiculed health issues and a person named Gruen. It references constipation, backache, pills, and a dubious health product. The legible items include stray names and garbled phrases, giving a hazy glimpse of a health alert or joke alongside unrelated chatter.
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