The Evolution of the British Tanks
A compact historical note tracing tank origins from armored trains and motor cars to the track driven chassis. It highlights early chain track concepts by Edgeworth and 18th to 19th century experiments, noting the shift from wooden rails to continuous metal tracks and the link to modern British battle chariots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Pollard
le Gros
M.lme
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Richard Lovell Edgeworth
Toving
Hereditary Titles Turned Dawn
Canadian government plans limit hereditary titles for residents of Canada. The proposal would reserve titles for Crown prerogative approval and bar conferring titles on those ordinarily resident in Canada. It notes military honors also require PM approval and aims to remove Canada from imperial honors distribution.
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Canada
Order of the
British Empire
Robert Borden
England
Stock transport debate over Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta
A deputation from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals pressed the Commissioner of Crown Lands on July 15 about stock transport conditions on the East West Railway. They urged a tracing yard along the route, noting long travel times and calls to limit disease risks while improving feed and water access. The article charts recent stock movements from Western Australia to South Australia, with minimal losses in a large shipment, and praises Commonwealth Railways staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
O'Leary
Alex Wells
P. E. Place
Commissioner of Crown Lands
A. E. Anstey
Adelaide
Kalgoorlie
Port Augusta
Western Australia
South Australia
Haut
Canada
U.S.A
Commonwealth Railways
Mingenew Letter Highlights Water Fuel and Rail Needs
A Mingmhen correspondent argues localities can gain water stock piles fuel and railway facilities from a prospective company with a chance of local coal nearby. He urges careful examination by executives before reacting to optimistic statements and notes plans to attend an August meeting in Geraldton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Mingmhen
Wes
Geraldton
Despicable Offense In Adelaide Court
Herbert Anderson, an Australian soldier, was jailed for one month in Adelaide Police Court for unlawful possession of a Bank of England one pound note. He followed two French soldiers into a hotel, attempted to cash the note, snatched it when refused, and disappeared before being held by the French pair. He wore a Croix de Guerre ribbon and a wounded soldier badge given by the soldiers to remove. The magistrate called the act despicable and imposed the full penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Twessay
Herbert Anderson
Bank of‘ England
Anderson
Overcoats Withheld From Returning Soldiers Sparks Outcry
A Melbourne Argus letter condemns defences authorities for taking back soldiers’ overcoats upon discharge at landing. It calls the policy petty, cruel, and out of touch with public sentiment, demanding accountability from officials regardless of rank. It also mentions Kay’s Linserty Compound as a long advertised cough remedy.
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Melbourne
Storms Hit New South Wales Coast and Rivers
Storms lash New South Wales with persistent heavy rain along the coast and rivers. Seas rise to force ships to seek shelter as two small steamers from Port Jackson turn back due to rough weather.
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Sydney
Wate Navigation
Port Jackson
Letter to Editor criticizes Mingenew representation over water issues
Correspondent from Geraldton protests a central province MP for misquoting and neglecting local needs in Geraldton. The writer questions the MP’s familiarity with the area, cites drought era water concerns at Upper Irwin springs, and requests silence if he cannot advocate for the locality. The letter warns of reduced progress and urges a fairer, locally attentive stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Central Province
Mingenew
Riety
Irwin
Shorthand Typing Classes Offered at College Evening Hours
Four sessions are held at tm College from 3 to 5 pm, with classes from 7 to 3 pm. Experienced teachers, 13 have proven success in shorthand, typing, and bookkeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tm College
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Terrgie
Wath Eczema
Caticara
Croydon
Arish Lo
Australi
London
Warminster
Latebury
Rabaulabla
Peettaners
Dante Gan
Interat
Denison Miller
Catling St
FE. A. Field. Mingenew
Bacchus Marsh
Welk CO. Ltd
Murrey Strest
Baby
Mellin
Gollin & CO. Proprietary
Beecham
Beecmam
She
Kay
Domo
W.A
A.W. Dobbie & Co Ltd
Perth
Loca
Gooks & Brovier
Marke
New South Wales
Dreezing
Fisher
Presentation College
Saunder
Coran
Electang
Lina
Slunder
P, Green & CO
Ke Robur
Pactorers of
India
Rajkot, Iridia
Fountpen
Emer
Ste Mabie, Todd and Co
Eave “8
Londor
Walles Cove Eiitumastic Ltd
Newcastle-On-Tyne
Liverpool
Manchester
Ghagow
Cardiff
Birmingham
Leeds
Hall
Etc
Exexsss Paorree Company
Mian Tuzasos
Wolf Sobwapps
Madistes Stimelent
Pristed
Francis Henry Critch
Germaldton Express’ Co
Geral
Omes
Drs .Dtom Ekeprent
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