Pipelines and Their World War Era boom and reach
The article traces the pipeline’s rise as a global oil transport system from its early four mile start to vast networks. It highlights Hepburn Act recognition, wartime expansions like the 1400 mile Atlantic coastal pipeline, Little Inch, and PLOTO. It notes international use from Canada to Russia and Britain and cites water and fuel pipelines in Australia and Asia as well as future expansion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel van Syckel
Rai
America
Congress
USA
U.S.A
Mexico
Canada
British Columbia
Russia
Baku Wella
Balum
Black Sea
Iran
Kirkuk
Halfa
Tripolii
Australia
Perth
Kalgoorlie
Oly Eldis Pe
U. S. Atlantic Coast
U. S
China
Malayan Peninsular
Burma
Bengal
Assam
Calcutta
A. IL
Britain
London
Airi Pris
Kure
P.L.U.T.O
Cher
N An
Tak Place
McKinlay Shire Announces Triennial Elections 1952 Nomination Dates
The Shire Office Julia Creek announces nominating for chairman and eight councillors. Nomination papers require six electors signatures and five pounds. Nominations accepted daily 9 am to 4 pm from March 28, 1952, through April 19, 1952. If more candidates than vacancies, postal ballot on May 31.
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Nerepy
Omee
Dulla Creek
Enna
Ent
Julia Creek
Trespass Notices From Multiple Holdings Across Cloncurry
Notices warn that trespassers across DevonCourt Fisher's Creek Martindale Byrimini Coolullah and Ernestina Plains holdings will be prosecuted. Interfering with stock, driving cattle, or shooting on fenced property without consent triggers legal action by managers including R Miller L L Shute W Helpman Adcock and Coolullah Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian On Na Gipsy
Jerney
5 Holdings
Clonagh
Rocklanes Holding
R. Miller
Mindle
Devoncourt
Fisher's Creek
Martindale
W. H. Helpman
Cloncurry
Byrimine
Byrimiine
Ernestina Plains
Adcock
Coolullah Holding
Coolullah Station
Marksmanship Meet Amid Stiff Fishtail Winds
A Sunday morning practice on the focal rifle range featured two lots of 10 and 11 shots at 300 yards with no handicaps. Conditions were tricky as varying fishtail winds challenged shooters who had to watch flags. NW Snell won the sweepstakes while L Windridge led the day with top scores of 4 and 60 in the two shoots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ance
Focal
Maggie
Snell
L. Windridge
L. Howard
L. Rooke Junr
Scout Movement Progress in Cloncurry Seeks Cub and Scout Start
Feld Commissioner D. T. Weir visits Cloncurry amid delays caused by local opposition and staffing issues. Officials plan to begin Cub activities soon, with Lady Cub Masters welcomed. Training for Scoutmasters requires Governor signed warrants. North Queensland shows growth with nine new Groups in five months. Pan Pacific Jamboree runs 29 December 1952 to Capillary St 1063, Melbourne hosted 11,000 participants in 1946. Preparations aim for inland units and June 30 extension for Troops to start.
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Cloncurry
E. Patterson
Patterson
Weir
Queensland
North
Sydney
Melbourne
Algre
Troopa
Arcadia 14 Quiet Holiday at Horseshoe Bay
A quaint stay at Horseshoe Bay House Magnetic Island offers comfortable cabins with home cooking, electric power and hot water included. Close to the beach, two tariffs available, under new management.
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Horseshoe Bay House
Magnetic Island
New Seene
Arcadia 14
Apples in stock with minor marks noted at rail
Good sound Granny Smith apples priced 0 and sold with tax excluded. Storekeeper notes some hall marks and labels unclear. Location mentions Thullmbab Vis ir and Blastherbe with a six q. quantity or code.
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Granny Smith
Visir
Tim
Statutory Notice to Creditors for Toby Oban Estate
Creditors and other claimants are notified to send claims against the estate of Toby Oban late of Mount Isa Queensland who died about March 9 1951 at General Hospital Townsville to the Public Curator Brisbane by May 27 1952. After that date the Curator will distribute assets among those with valid notified claims. Dated March 27 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby Oban
Mount Isa
Queensland
General Hospital
Townsville
Brisbane
John Macdonald Saddler and Specialty Writer Ad
John Macdonald saddler promotes the Macdonald Foley and Counterlining a Specialty. Prices subject to market fluctuations. Write Box 65 ae.
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John Macdonald Saddler
Tramp Seeks Medicine Aid At Kitchen Door
A weary man at a kitchen door pleads for medicine and asks for a spoon and water. The woman offers help but notes the medicine must be taken after meals and requests a suitable cup.
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Electrolux
Waant Shane Werkhompter Tow
Gulf & Motor Co
BIO Cafe
C. F. Watson
Klaer Bros
Ramsay Street
Aridas
Jack Gray General Carrier
SHELL
Photre
P. O
Selwyn Hotel
L. S. Hasted
P. O. Box
Pat Jones
Short Street - Cloncurry
Shire of McKinlay
Rons
Lanark
J. Twible
N. Snell
L. Windrid
L Howard
C. Twible
Windridge
Howard Rooke
Twible Powe Snell MacKay
Twible Schwabe
Feld
D. T. Weir
The
Boy Scouts Association
BHC
D.D.T
Restuike
Lesal
Nightingale Supply CO. Ltd
Caglesal Ant le
Horseshoe Bay
Gueensland
Stockman
P. L. Graham
Oiece
the Land Court
Macdonald Foley
Stacey & Stacey
P.O
Flinders Street
Ae L
Gordon We Wiese
Drice
Uist
W. A. McBrid
Cloncur
Graziers
A. J. Smith & Co
Cloncy
Lockey
Lea
Scarr Stree
Ghire Hall
Mrs
Miss Wise
N. J. Power
P.O. Box
Radiola
Burgundy
Vale
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