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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1937
Page
5
A London exhibition at Central Hall Westminster showcased inventive contrivances. Highlights included a milk saucepan with anti spill device, a toasting fork for multiple breads, a speed indicator for motorcycles, a tyre puncture alarm, an automatic dustbin release, and a dog harness with lighting.
The G W Malt Ways plans air conditioned trains with Diesel engines on Parkes-Broken Hill and Dubbo-Bourke routes. The first engines arrive for a four train program. Germany operates diesels at about 80 mph. A donor letter described a Christmas Hammondville moment and a man facing despair before helping himself to a Sydney holiday. A South American Goldie frog exhibits a disc shaped trick and can navigate steep walls.
A seventh wicket stand by Mead and W. Loe kept Carters in the hunt as Deutsches chased 114. Kelso Mead and Benson contributed, Jenkins starred with 5/26, while Carters’ first innings featured top scores from Carters and Brayley before a late rally fell short.
A garbled column lists daring feats and stunts from publicity hunters. Mentions include Top of a tax pose, long radio sleep deprivation hours, Boston residents, a plane endurance record, heavy drinking, exotic eats, long dancing spans halted by authorities, rocking chair pacing, a stilt walk from Providence to Howtos, a cross country car trip, Pike's Peak to California, and bets on dramatic challenges. The piece invites awe and questions what comes next.
The Mercantile Land and Finance Co notes current wool prices and forecasts that average 1934 figures may be hard to beat, with 1928 to 1932 comparisons suggesting parity with late 1933. It highlights strong Commonwealth demand for raw wool, Empire needs, limited cash wool, and the role of synthetic fibers as adjuncts rather than competitors.
Fragmentary wartime note lists Squadron Leader D J Millings ALC wounded in air combat while serving with Royal Air Force at Abingdon England. Mentions prior service in Grenadier Guards and positions with King Edward VI School. Includes scattered cricket scores and unrelated personnel names in a cluttered clipping style.
Holiday visitors at Southport were awakened by a loud explosion at night as a fire ball lit the sea near houses along the shore. Local residents reported damage to property and a scare as the incident disrupted a quiet seaside scene.
A British trend sees women folding cigarette wraps into thin strips to weave belts and bands. The durable belts resemble mother of pearl, offering a fashionable, handy accessory amid early twentieth century craft fads.
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