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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1940
Page
7
A report claims Count von Luckner, the Sea Devil, masterminded Germany’s commerce raiding from Australia era to wartime operations. Historians cite his 1928 Australia visit, spying links, and connections with Seeadler and Narvik as basis for theory.
A report describes long range guns burying massive projectiles across the British channel, speeds over 2000 mph, and shells with acceleration vastly greater than rapid road vehicles. It outlines a one cylinder engine, 166000 cubic inches displacement, 60 ft stroke, and combustion pressures near 3.0 million pounds per square inch to drive a 2 ton shell to distant targets.
In Household Words the November 16 1850 article explains that water’s boiling point relates to dissolved air, the kettle sings from air escaping as heat expands it, and vibration explains sound. The kettle’s lid dances. singing fades when boiling briskly as movements slow. Subscriptions to the Thres may start anytime.
Royal Australian Air Force adopts Empire training plan standardizing instruction. Airspeed Oxford and Avro Anson aircraft arrive in Australia for elementary twin engined training. Oxford crews train pilots and specialists, while high speed guns require extensive cooling and wear management.
Aboriginal tribes in North Queensland traditionally hunt man eating crocodiles with a single hardwood spear that has an iron head. The spear is used from the bank as the reptile is driven toward shallow water where multiple hunters drive it back with coordinated thrusts. The method relies on chasing the crocodile into mud and shallow pools, then stabbing it as it struggles to escape.
A Romanian lawyer who visited Leipzig reports the fair was a disappointment. He described scarce food, high prices, and ration cards at the frontier. He noted British travelers faced shortages and travel delays due to bombings and detours, calling the event a propaganda showcase.
The service operates from Dalby leaving at 2.30 p.m. arriving at Kingaroy at 4.45 p.m. It connects with trains to Marcon Wondal and Gympie and other towns. Return from Kingaroy to Dalby at 8.30 a.m. Booking offices at Johnson's Garage in Dalby handle information.
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