Thunderstorms and the myths of ancient lightning
A historical survey traces thunderstorm myths from Greek and Norse belief to Franklin's electrical demonstration and explains how thunderstorms form. It explains cloud development from cumulus to cumulonimbus, canopy shapes, and the range of storm sizes and durations before noting aircraft protection from lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeus
Jupiter
Thor
Thunder
Hexas
Benjamin Franklin
Develo
Alrony
Ita
Grant of North Manly land for spastic centre proposed
The Minister for Lands states that five acres of Crown Land at Allambie Road North Manly would aid the Spastic Centre Moaman by providing a central institution for housing and treatment of country spastic children. The site, five miles from Manly, offers good coastal views and could be extended after adjoining 41 acres are mined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheanan
North Manly
Moaman
Allambie Road
Manly
Enero
Das
Garage expansion proposal for Rankin Grenfell site approved
Plans by J Peasley and Son to extend garage facilities at the corner of Rankin and Grenfell Street were approved for broader construction. The council heard questions from the Department of Building Materials about increased scope and tenant use, ultimately adopting the report and backing modern workshop development to replace dilapidated structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jsat Thuars
C. J. Press
Press
J. Peasley Apen
Rankin
Ae Point
Grenfell Street
Peasley A Bon
Irr
Feasley
W. Hartison
H. Turner
Peasley
Porbes
Ancrete
Iggest
Counel
Forbes Municipal Council Thursday Night Meeting
Electrical engineer Mr Shields reports low tension line energised near Iron Bridge and domestic wiring for consumers. High tension line to Parkes Road estimated cost 645 with two more residences possible. Plan deferred for engineer to confer with Mr Clees and others. Four on call workers debated. fifth employee and cost details deferred. J P Ruth considered turf work at Spooner Oval. engineer to investigate. North All road re-forming and gravelling cost about 100. Works committee to meet next Thursday and review Quarry Hill Road fence dispute with M Wheatley over boxthorn removal and boundary damage.
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Shields
Iron Bridge
Clee
Parkes Road
Cleese
Gounell
York
Premnicdl
Seme
Prompta Net
J. P. Ruth
Siper
Spooner Oval
H. T
Quarry Hill Road
M. Wheatley
Prendergast
Agreement for inspection of Mr Hosken’s residence
The committee agreed that Dr Kelleher review the eight of windows at Mr Joseph Hosken’s residence on Templar Street and that the works committee inspect the premises. Other details of the report were summarized in the lost notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas Wan
Kelleher
Joseph Hosken
Templar Street
All Deere
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Sailing Ge. Ltd
Bridge St
Sydney
Parnham
Ming, Dietcher
Reg Astley
Astley& Tribolet
Reg. Astley
Dowling Street
Forbes
Daroobalgie Meatworks
W. Angliss , CO
Ags) Pty. Ltd
Saac Ne Eee
Advocate
Danny Bourish
J. Peasley & Son
Ald Hartcher
Alda
Rankin and
Grenfell
Collett
Forbes Municipal Council
Nebraska
Fordson
VER
Modern Motor Units Pty. Ltd
Aso
Commonwealth Securities
NSAI
Wahboyne
Wamboyne Picnic Rage Club
Joe Godden
Pam
Lovell
Phone Templar Bt
Potten
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