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Newspaper
Camperdown Herald
Location
Camperdown, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
4
An early report explains solar heat collection by a double glass frame trap and coils to heat water or other liquids, powering an engine. A Tacona Philadelphia test yielded engine power with initial cost around £300, suggesting solar heat could transform heating and motive power in suitable climates.
An American physicist Doctor Ouad man reports rusting of iron is caused by electricity. He finds hydrogen exeseling particles in water dissociate into ions, exchanging electrical relations with iron. In concentrated acid, iron becomes passive after washing, suggesting no method yet to prevent corrosion.
An excerpt reviews Britain’s actions toward slavery and social reform. It praises reduced burdens and improved justice over gold, describes care for the imprisoned and renamed institutions, and notes education expansion abroad with uncertain but potentially significant outcomes.
An Irish shanty near main row by Watermain faced collapse from a flood induced by a drowned cellar containing ducks and hens. Coughlin sued the city for damages, aided by influential friends, and the case yielded a settlement of money. The tale includes local speech and neighbors debating the outcome and future use of the funds.
An Australian ad from BF Australia Pty. Ltd. promotes secondhand harvesters and engines with guaranteed condition. It highlights seven engines with varying horsepower and prices, urging readers to secure warm bargains before inventories sell out.
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