Surrender of the German Fleet at sea in 1918
In November 1918 the Grand Fleet witnessed the surrender of the bulk of the German fleet aboard and alongside the Queen Elizabeth. A vast procession of ships moved from the North Sea to the Firth of Forth as German ensigns were lowered, signaling the end of four years of war. Admirals and officers watched in awe as the once feared fleet lay subdued before the British Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Fleet
North Sea
Kongsberg Brengtringe
Meurer
Cardai
Horzon
Britain
Cardiff
Vison
Cariff
Firth of
Rorth
Germany
Dr Sheldon’s Kidney Pills For Backache And Kidneys
An old advert promotes Dr. Sheldon’s Kidney Pills claiming equal effectiveness for men and women against backache lumbago and kidney troubles. Sold in sealed glass bottles priced 1/6 or larger bottles for 2/6, available everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sheldon
British petrol price study urges home fuel from coal in Australia
The article argues for self sufficiency in motor fuels for Australia, urging development of coal and shale based alcohol or petrol substitutes. It notes England's experiments with coal based fuel and discusses impacts on postwar car production, British industry, and potential races at Brooklands and Lyons. C. W. Korner of South Australia is mentioned as the first motor cyclist to negotiate something.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
England
America
United States
Iget
Merher
Owlers
Chasse
Lyon
Brooklands
Irratena
Lyons
France
Villeparisis
C. W. Korner
South Australia
Australian Motor Sport Notes from Victoria and Events
The Auto mobile Club of Victoria plans hill climbing contests with restrictions on German and Austrian cars to honor postwar sentiment. A 100-mile motorcycle race at Sale and a 10-mile event at Mortlake offer first prizes of 75 pounds, as riders chase speed records and notable performances in past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Melbourne
Bakers
USA
Threeeeck
Lormer
Automobile Club of Victoria
Cine Wi
Gwe
Victoria
Sale
Gippstand
Mortlake
Youthful Powder Ad From Sydney Trade Page
An advertisement extols face powder as a necessity for a youthful look. It emphasizes delicate, refreshing results and urges keeping a toilet table stocked with the product. The notice lists Goodsell Black and Co as distributors in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodsell, Black and Co
Woolbrokers’ Chambers
Young Street
Sydney
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Jack & Newell’s
Atere
Getch
Jack & Newell's
Jack & Newell
Mareeba
Herberton
al Through
Sporting Goods
J. Swain
North
Queensland
Tennis Racquets & Mets
AYERS
Sandow
Abbott Street
Cairns
New Court House
Nakashiba Bros
Ewen, and
Casemorl
Forwarding, Customs and Commission Agents
Peor
Herall
Lightband & Bohaldgoh Ltd
Tofg
Maciortees
ANCE
Trail & Winstone
Fom
Hhloe
Trail & Winstons
J. Dan
Draper & Milliner
Babinda
Nerthers Herald
Crescent NT
All
Grecore Wireless Am RW
Thurlow
Iller
Shields Street
Calrns
Valeria Face
Valeria
Valeria de Stage
Tadrick Limited
Spence 5St
Newmarke
Tolga
Sela
Australian Meat Co
Masaree
Perde Cacesd Dene Pramsacts
Marne
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