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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1935
Page
10
An article traces the history of sheep shearing from ancient times to the invention of mechanical devices. It discusses early methods, Damascus weaving origins, and the pivotal role of Wolseley in developing the first practical sheep shearing machine.
Protection of native birds outlines partial protections for Burdekin duck doves Eastern curlews golden plovers native geese and honey parrots. The document warns about potential safeguards and societal measures to manage bird species and their habitats.
Fragmentary OCR reports a lightning strike causing a fire and damage to a wooden tub and plumbing. Mr French acted to extinguish the blaze with water while immediacy and scene details are unclear due to transcription errors. The item suggests a small fire incident with improvised response.
A Pullman conductor on a夜 train questioned George the porter about a red lantern seen on a lower berth. George explained Rule 22 in his book requires hanging a red lantern when the rear end of the sleeper is exposed.
A dingo attacked a flock on Mr. W. Shute’s property two miles from Bathurst. James Hazman of Commerce observed the fight, and the dingo, female, was killed after a three‑way struggle. A pack may be nearby, with the animal seeking a den to bear cubs. The event surprised locals by the animal’s proximity to town.
The passage notes the simultaneous development of a machine for sheep shearing that reduces the number of hand shearers needed. It discusses the machine’s efficiency, its closer cut to the shin, and its role in boosting wool production worldwide. It highlights the spread from Australia to other regions as flocks grew in range countries and mentions Woolsey and related models from England.
A Berlin News Chronicle dispatch describes Germany's new airship LZ-123 likely to be named Adolf Hiller. It claims 50 passenger bunks, hot and cold water, central heating, a dining room with large windows, a lounge, a small library, a writing room, and a cocktail bar at the entrance to a smoking room. An electric kitchen will be placed on the lower deck, with capacity possibly rising to 100 passengers.
A fragmented note questions the fate of Lord Novar and a former governor general, while asking who Miss Isabella Selmes was. The readable text hints at a political or parliamentary reference, but lacks clear details.
An unusual event at Mrs. F. See’s North Carolina farm involved worker Mr. Trinter who found five tins fused at the sides. Milk remained undamaged and sent to Malanda factory after force was used to separate the tins, tearing holes in their sides.
On Thursday Island staff of Burns, Philp & Co. kept rats with two cats paid 3.6 per week. Remarkable workers were carpet snakes that earned bed and beard from the Island Council for patrolling the wharf. They disappeared when the rats were reduced and have not returned.
A giant clock is planned for Rand Airport in South Africa to aid airmen. The 30 foot diameter timepiece will be on the ground with hands reaching up to two feet overhead for readability. The mechanism will be electric and housed underground with a 17 and 14 foot minute and hour hand respectively.
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