Incendiary Bomb Disposal Instructions From War Pamphlet
Readable sections of a wartime pamphlet describe methods to handle incendiary bombs. Instructions warn water can spread fire and advise using damp sand or ashes smothering tools. Lacking full context, the article notes officers J G l Vara and P G Conpolly extinguished 47 incendiaries in 20 minutes during the 1941 Portsmouth blitz, with spray and sand noted as effective tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Manselves
J. G. l- Vara
Auckland
P. G. Conpolly
Tunedin
Portsmouth
Liettenant
Huard
Airborne seeds sown in Utabo show promising results
In Utabo, United States, mountain stoves timed from aeroplanes have been successfully reseeded using novel aerial methods. The process aims to boost agricultural output across ranges, create habitats for fauna, and lessen ongoing threats to Nealon, potentially saving large swaths of land for future use.
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Wtabo
U.S. A
Nealon
Adequate Bequests Incomplete Note From Coal Keldhaven Grant
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a misapplied bequest pattern. It mentions a performer named Coal Keldhaven Grant and payments of £2000 to a companion secretary and £1000 to a former secretary, amid reflections on ingratitude and happiness tied to employers. The readable text is garbled and uncertain.
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Howe
Keldhaven
Free French Fleet Keeps Faith Amid War’s Shadow
The Free French forces, mostly Breton, decided to press on despite danger. They celebrate victory day and hold to the Spirit of France, with Admiral Muselier leading bold action against German bombers.
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Darius
York
Ws Beart
Jamex
Amd
Admiral Museller
France
India
Vichy
Tare
Lorraine
Department Munitions Base Criticized Over Charges
The department faces frequent criticism from the minister as charges against officers are leveled. Mr Mahin, the minister, complains about the nature of the accusations and the handling of these allegations.
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Department of Munitions
Mahin
The Cow Essay by an Indian
An uneven account describes the cow in mythic terms detailing milk yield and lifecycle. It notes masculine roles, sacred status in Hindu tradition, and a portrayal of the animal’s behaviors and physical traits.
Strange catch told by Mackay Mercury lady angler
Mackay Mercury reports a curious fishing tale of a female angler who cast a line with two hooks into the sea at high tide off the beach and reeled in a fathead and a live fowl on separate hooks as the tide fell.
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Mackay
Mercury
Amd
1000 Goats Muster At Town Inspector Sale
The town Inspector Mr Af Edwarda led a muster of about 1000 goats into the Council pound van after rounds up. The spats revealed some were retagged and released the same day. A single bidder purchased 250 goats at a penny salt and 70 were shown for good measure. A large crowd gathered including a notable representation of Sams Barcoo independent, with demonstration calm.
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Af. Edwarda
Sams Barcoo
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