Selden’s Gas Engine and the Birth of Modern Lubrication
A reminiscence on the 1879 invention of the internal combustion engine by George B. Selden. The piece details his struggles with lubrication and exhaust, the turning point from Charles Everest’s oil, and the pivotal role of Mobiloil precursor oil in enabling practical engine operation. It notes the enduring impact on automotive progress and Selden’s place in history.
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Prowimionaius
Dun Fue Jeneer
Unia Belden
Nestesry
Thal Ieee
Sedona
Porn
Rochester
Soy
Hed
Eatin
Siler Hough
United States Circuit Court
Dom Conieré
Selden
Leoron
Coun
John Greenwood
Fred Michel
Archia
Mr. Selden
Charles M. Everest
Hirm and
Everest
Vacuum of Company
Petowbeyan
Mobiloil
Vie Iil Company
Wotomoelines
Bela Bem
Itn
Bathie
Roast Pig Proposal Story Delights Birmingham Secretaries
Lord Askwith of St Ives recounts a humorous tale at a Birmingham dinner. He jokes about being asked in marriage by a Ramonn woman, describes playful exchanges with a secretary, and recalls a comical exchange involving a banana and a pig. The anecdote reflects light social satire from a formal gathering.
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Lord Askwith
St. Ives
Birmingham Incorporated Secretaries’ Association
Wellere
Family Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A two shilling bottle of HERNZO concentrates cough remedy for home use. Add to water for a cheap, household supply that supposedly counters coughs colds croup bronchitis influenza and whooping cough. Marketed as safe for all ages with no poison content to avoid upsetting digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Christmas Tour of Oakland Pontiac Car Club Heads to Canberra
The Melbourne Oakland Pontiac Car Club plans a Christmas and New Year tour leaving Melbourne on Christmas Day at 6 20 am. The route includes Canberra Albury Yass and Goulburn with a Sydney stop and Griffith Park before January 4. The return follows the coast via Shyvonne to Methouene arriving January 7.
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Melbourne
Oaklands-Pontiac Cor Ch
Melourne
Canberra
Albury
Yase
Goulburn
Sydney
Griffth Park
Ollaroy Beach
Shyvonney
Methouene
Rome
Alpe
Insecta Progress and Range-Finders at Sea
Science notes discuss the housefly as a major pest and paradoxically a helper by controlling waste. Mosquitoes are cited as natural cleaners when breeding pools are scarce, with warnings on their disease risks. The article also notes warship range-finders adapted for passenger ships, enabling 6000 yard distance measurements with practical accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Warshife
Ajo
Lightning Safety and Shelter Guidance From the U.S. Bureau
The U S Bureau of Standards outlines protection during storms noting avoid metal objects and exposed wires while seeking shelter away from trees and open areas. It states isolated trees are dangerous but grouped trees offer protection and recommends artificial respiration if needed.
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States Bureau of Standards
Stadia
Welink
Pesan Holdings
Haldia
Dena
New Uses for Ultra Violet Rays in Germany Boosts Poultry
A German discovery shows artificial sunlight and ultraviolet rays speeding chick growth. Chicks gain weight rapidly, reach full size early, and reach farmyard maturity with larger profits. Vacuum cleaners seen as aids in coal mines to reduce dust and prevent explosions by limiting coal dust suspension, a major mine safety concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Britain
Broadcast schedule highlights from Melbourne and Sydney radios
Detailed listing of programs across 3LO Melbourne and 2FC Sydney with music talks cricket weather and entertainment segments. Includes Victoria vs New South Wales cricket, studio orchestras, children's sessions, dancing bands, weather reports, and late-night variety shows.
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Melbourne Toto Abo
Muate
Victoria
New South Wales
Pau
Harold Collier
Tom Masters
Oan
Toth
Motordrome
Kate Dyes Ie
Meg
the Monkey
Brunawick
Bond
Mel Morris
Aspen
Anton Matlin
Tdi
Prana Desater
Tik
Melbourne
Muale
Tah
Studio Licht Orchestra
Ealesanon
Brutbo
Phyllis Jakkenson
Sporting News
Geebong
2Fc Sydney
South Australia
Queensland
Adelaide
Jmnee
2FC
Sydney
Randwick
Speedway Mires
Tance Band
Servi from Bupliat Church Transmis sion
Weather and church service schedule listing broadcasts from Wesley Central Mansion and Wesley Church. Concerts and gramophone recitals noted with times 10 40 and 1 30 indicating program items at the Melbourne venue and sessions for children. A wreath event at 9 08 precedes a 8 30 transmission from 2FC Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music
Tom
Paul's
Bea
Servier
Wesley
Chitrch
Bupliat Church
2FC
Bydney
Wreather
A Christmas Ghost Recalling a Lost Love Under Mistletoe
A reflective verse fragment recalls a past kiss under mistletoe and a girl seen as innocent then suspected as a vamp. The speaker questions love, innocence, and later beauty as memories fade with time, ending with a quiet wish for sleep.
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Roa
Stla
Wongt
Anith
R’underlich Limited
G.P.O
Wunderlich Limited
Garner Baptist
Cleveland
Redtern
Lysaghts
Australia
Twinadio
Lysaght Brothers & Co., Limited
Kootish
Bridge Street
Farramatta River
Maxwell Porter & Son Ltd
Iredfern ST
Slaters, Tilers & Shinglers
Slate and ‘the Merchants
Redfeiln
Waewell Porter & Son Ltd
Featern St
Redfern
Austral Roller Shutter Works, Ltd
Narnia Street
Kydney
Phon
The
Australian Tesselated Tile Company Pty., Ltd
Manufacturers & Designers Austral Chambers
Pitt ST
Parliament House
Canberra Times
George B. Selden
Oakland-Pontiac Car Club
Science
Insects
Pecemren
Dechemper
Aspendale
Panteacle
Paul's Cathedral
Coburg City
Deceivers
Aland
Worlitoma
Hudson's Ready-Cut Homes Ly
ALD Materialis
George Hudson
Glebe
N.S.W
Suave
Khalidas
Serene Et al
Abaayguit
Morton, Wallerawa
Sire
Eis Sealy
Sasso
Ully
Seine Withhelel
Ad Lake
W.A
Siva
Bunday
Toxarmy Pew
Ashe
Reon
Wit Whittler
Anberra Times
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