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Newspaper
Camperdown Herald
Location
Camperdown, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1918
Page
1
A 19th century note describes a method to concentrate sun heat with layered glass to trap energy and drive an engine. An experimental box in Philadelphia shows modest early results, with initial construction costs estimated around $260 and potential to outperform coal if scalable.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Imperial actions in Egypt, praising reforms, modernization efforts, and military evolving role. Mentions British influence reducing burdens and enabling rail and education improvements amid generic wartime context. Continuous, unclear phrasing limits precise events.
A fragmented old text describes a drowning near a shanty by a mulberry road. Characters named Coughlin and an inspector discuss damages, insurance, and legal aid while a humorous banter about a guillotine slit and a Behecian mockery appears. The scene mixes medical inspection and comic dialogue, reflecting a chaotic but vivid urban snapshot.
An advertisement from INTERNATIONAL MARVESTHR CO. AUSTRALIA PTY. promotes several used and new engines and farm tools. It lists seven 310 bhp single cylinder engines at £575 each with payment terms, thirteen 20 bhp buffalo pittas at £275 each, and a large batch of Deering and McCormick gear. Plows, disc harrows, and sections are offered with various deposit and installment plans, from Australia to Brisbane Sydney and other locations.
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