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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 01, 1916

Page

4

Cycling and Motoring Notes From An Evolving Auto Era

The piece surveys rapid growth of motor car ownership in America, predicts 3.96 million cars by January, and discusses costs and future engine trends. It reviews radiator positions, Renault design, and impacts on weight and handling, plus wireless artillery gear and aircraft propellers. It also weighs tyre tube quality, imports versus Australian Dunlop tubes, and fuel heat efficiency in engines.

America United States Renault England En- Hon Thas Positon Somme Anecesoan On Mexico Amerwan H.p Tichter Dunlop Hiy

Pittard and Poole Piano Organ Importer in Cairns

Cairns piano organ importer HH Pittard and L Poole formerly served as official tuners and repairers for Palmgard Co. Pittard was a late official tuner and salesman for 13 years, Poole also long served as tuner repairer and salesman.

No Farm Should Be Without One of These Engines

Harvey and Son advertise versatile engines for wood sawing pumping water shearing sheen and home lighting located on Margaret Street Brisbane offering details upon request.

Harvey & Son Margaret ST. Brisbane

Engine Thermal Efficiency and Valve Timing in Multi-Cylinder Designs

The article discusses how maintaining safe temperature prevents lubricant loss and wall damage, noting that middle speed gives best thermal efficiency in large guns, while multi-cylinder engines offset heat losses with high piston volume and valve-in-head designs. It explains exhaust timing, back pressure, and how later exhaust release can improve work from the turning charge by reducing heat lost through exhaust and easing valve work.

Australian chemist earns title for aspirin production

A young Australian chemist named Nicholas is credited with discovering a purer aspirin formula during a test by federal authorities. The Commonwealth Government appoints him to manufacture aspirin for Australia, with local production starting at 4/6 per bottle in 868OW.

Nicholas Australia A. M. Waddell Babina

Crown Prince's English style house in Potsdam stirs debate

German critics say the Potsdam home of the Crown Prince imitates English domestic architecture with gabled chimneys timber framing and tall windowed halls. They condemn the choice as a wartime blunder harming German architectural tradition and speculate on the architect Schnitze-Naumberg's motives and future.

Karl Scheffler Vossische Zeitung Potsdam Marmorpans Nerr Scheffler West Scheffler Dave England Herr Scheffler Aul Schnitze-Naumberg Scheffler

Farewell Fisk Jubilee ends Cairns concert run

The Falace Fisk Jubilee bids farewell in Cairns with a strong harmony filled show. Dela Wyburd Harold Wilson Belle Gibbons Joan Robinson Bertha Miller Sid Haynes deliver standout soprano and patriotic pieces amid rousing audience encores. The program closes with “The Rosary” and an Anzac narrative.

Fisk Cairns Dela Wyburd Harold Wilson Belle Gibbons Joan Robinson Jeunesse Bertha Miller Sid Haynes Mer. Haynes Australia Gallipol Mes Wyburd

Dramatic escape amid war captors ends in rescue

A wartime drama follows a peace advocate’s daughter as she navigates captivity, espionage, and a cruel captain. The mother ultimately saves her daughters from brutal guards, delivering a stark lesson about humanity. Box plan at Whittick's Prices 1/6, 0, and Ou.

Gies France Pees Whittick

Lily Whee Washing Machine Promises Easier Laundry

The Lily Whee Washing Machine is pitched as making washing easier and more pleasant for users. It emphasizes efficiency and reliable performance to attract customers seeking practical home improvements.

For Sale Real Estate and Timber Lands in North Queensland

HODELS LIMITED GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS advertises parcels for sale in Moloot Seeeet and Myoty Stating Sugar Lands with tenanted farms, good resilience, and acreage. Also timber lands and town allotments at Marepba Kuranda, plus furniture and household items from Mr McKon ee's sale. Call to inspect.

Myoty

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