Inventions From Ancient Cars To Early Speaking Clocks
The article surveys early devices from Rome to modern Britain, noting a cartographic carriage used to measure distance and hours, then detailing early speaking clocks and phonograph attachments. It highlights Morris’s move into advanced manufacturing and the shift toward automatic machinery at Cowley Oxford.
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Pertina
Praetorian Guard
Commodus
Carrige
Rome
Charlot
Exit the Half Crown in Australia as Sterling Withdrawn
The secretary of the Treasury explains that Australia began paying a 24-pound premium on British half crowns florins and shillings in June 1925 to withdraw silver and replace it with Australian coins. In 1925 26, £750,000 of British silver was withdrawn, with £127,000 in half crowns represented. Over 1,000,000 half crowns left circulation while other British coins were replaced with Australian currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Brick Roads Paving Through History in America and Holland
Brick roads have long been used in Holland and since 1872 in American roads and streets. The life span ranges from fifteen to twenty years under normal conditions in the United States. Brick paving in several cities shows durable material and workmanship, with some pavements remaining in good condition after twenty years of wear.
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Holland
America
United States
Mfe
Finger Prints on Cheques Aims for Safer Banking
Officials consider requiring finger prints on cheques to complement signatures. Banks seek client cooperation to affix prints, hoping to curb forgery and enhance cheque security. A bank officer noted the policy fits modern prudent banking, with future rollout tied to official adoption.
Trout Fishing in Kosciusko Declared Nonessential for New Zealand Visit
The article notes trout fishing near Kosciusko Illinois is not necessary for trout mating in New Zealand. It describes stocking by MP Tieut Kirewins over seven years and two trips by the Ref Becretary's Department led by A. K. Anderson to Isana River and tributaries at Kosciusko.
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Kosciusko
Tieut Kirewins
Aaser
Ref
Intaod
A. K. Anderson
RK Nown
Isana River
Tribuda
Kuxko
Ande
Bar
Persia’s Poet Laureate Legacy in Teheran
The Persia court kept a poet laureate until 1806 when Musaffar ed Din abolished the post. Narciase Dersin notes the court’s on tour retinue included a dwarf a jester a historiographer and a port aureate. The laureate celebrated the king in verse while on royal progresses and faced risk of misinterpretation.
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Tera
Firitain
Laviteite Hais
Musaffar ed-Din
M. Versin
Boy Without Teeth Baffles Doctors in Missouri
From Missouri dated 17.8.4 a ten year old boy has no teeth and never has. Specialists say he will never grow any. Despite toothless jaws he can chew all foods easily with no digestion issues. His gums are hard and sharp allowing him to bite apples and meat with ease. The condition is hereditary with a brother and cousin also lacking teeth.
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Seonstom
Missouri
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Britiah
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Hue
Cowley
New
Oxford
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Walseley
K.B
Ager
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Fifa
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Persia
THE
Austral Box & Timber Coy .Ltd
Giacenere 1
Inberie
Borthwick Pty. Ltd
Elizabeth Street
Waterleo
Sens
Color Carde
ASPRO
Y.U
England
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E. Cenr
Aspao
Howe Gover
Statry
W. Champion
Carter
Aera
Sankape
Mr. Warrist
Gurt Omers
Tost & Rohu
Martin Place
G.P.O
Parkinson
Parkinson (Australia) Ltd
Five Dock
DAS TE Totes Noves. Bros
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Clarence .Street
Universal Distributing Company, Limited
Candicrila
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