19 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Camperdown Herald
Location
Camperdown, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
1
A brief from the era describes a sun heated box using two glass panes spaced with air to trap heat. An experimental 080 square foot unit reportedly produced steam to drive an engine at £7100 start cost and ongoing upkeep. The method promises practical solar power, especially in dry regions, with potential for simpler frames and air gaps to reduce artificial heating needs.
American physicist Doctor Cushman argues rusting is driven by electrical action. He shows hydrogen ions in water dissociate metals to charged particles and that immersion in chromic oxide solution can render iron passive and resistant to electrochemical attack. This suggests a method to protect structural ironwork and machinery.
A fragmentary reflection highlights reforms attributed to Britain across society. It claims improvements in justice education healthcare and moral progress, noting better governance and humane treatment while criticizing lingering shortcomings and uncertain outcomes.
A fragmented text from a historical page recalls an Irishman in a shanty near a road and a series of disjointed quotes. The garbled dialogue mentions damages, a doctor and a trial, a ticket inspector, and odd street scene snippets.
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