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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1927
Page
13
Historical sketch outlines how crude oil fuels lighting heating and engines, notes shift from natural gas to liquid fuels, and traces global production patterns. It discusses inorganic and organic origin theories, Australian prospects, and rising demand driving exploration and technology to extract higher yields from sands and new fields.
An article discusses radiator and cooling system deposits formed by impurities in water, especially in hot weather. It explains how deposits cause overheating and how to treat clogs with boiling water, water flushes, and chemical solutions like sodium carbonate and sodium hydroxide, emphasizing careful use to avoid painted surfaces.
The text describes a wristwatch powered by arm movement. An English watchmaker devised a mechanism that winds the watch with slight motion. Half an hour of wear reportedly fully winds the watch via a special arrangement.
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