New Whippet Four Gets Major Power Boost
The Pekar senior Superior Whippet four cylinder engine shows a nine horsepower gain over the previous unit. Upgrades include increased bore and stroke, compression ratio rising from 6 to 1 to 55 to 1, redesigned combustion chamber, enlarged exhaust valve diameter, new exhaust manifold and pipe, updated water pump, and a redesigned carburetor. The result is a 4 horsepower improvement at 2,800 RPM versus the older model, with the new engine delivering higher power output.
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Tal
Gambling Coup on Trans Atlantic Voyage Hits Passengers
The White Star liner Majestic arriving April 17 reported an attempted coup by Atlantic professional gamblers aboard. Duncan Macleod, said to rep Usuedins whisky, warned passengers while playing hearts winning about £199. The group moved to Ritz Carlton dining room, promising cheques, including £900 and £1,100, urging caution as detectives advised Macleod to report to police.
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Hearts
Macleod
Ritz Carlton
Toronto
White Star
Woods Great Peppermint Cure Pint Aid for Coughs
A vintage notice touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure Pint as a remedy for coughs colds and influenza. The ad claims quick relief and broad use, typical of mid century patent medicine packaging and promotion.
Southern Cross Departure for Singapore
The Southern Cross sails from Routhers Cross after a long run. The message of the fight to England is relayed as the journey to Singapore is expected to take about two years, with the voyage commencing June 27.
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Derby
Athy
Singapore
England
Atlantic Union Company Reports Long Flight Preparations
A June 27 message from Splney describes preparations for a long flight involving Singapore, Rangoon, and England. It notes expected arrivals, planned stopovers at Rangoon, and the eventual routes toward Karachi and England, with details on emergency plans, cargo, and navigation equipment.
Man charged with theft of camera in Yalgoo court
In Yalgoo on a Saturday at Jones Court Messrs O Connor and Rinale JaP heard Joseph Egbert Brown charged with stealing a camera and a pass worth £4 from Dorothy King. Accused pleaded guilty, claimed innocence, but was found guilty and sentenced to one month in prison, sent to Geraldton.
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Jones Court
Mesurs O'Connor
Rinale Jap
Joseph Egbert Brown
Dorothy King
Accaned
P.C. Dryndale
Inter
Geraldton
Slum
Hunilay
Magnet
Heperance
Twesiny
Wom
Ton
Hilder
Wtropolitan
J. C. Robinson
Joe
Motown
Dudawa
J. Hills
Betepeen Valen
Hsine
Oarunt
Mystery Rhyme Puzzled By Fuzzed OCR Fragments
Fractured OCR text hints at a verse or puzzle about catching movahonm and clouds. Though garbled, the lines mention a raid, a comet, and a call to Fellson. The piece reads like a whimsical, incomplete historical clipping with playful wordplay.
Twelve Miners Escape From Gipye Land Mine
Twelve miners trapped at Kallinbarre in Gipye Land escape after a collapse. Oxygen pumped in. fresh air restored as the barrier broke through around midnight. All miners were found alive and standing by four o clock, with some recovering from long confinement and lack of air.
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Trelyy
Dumiomou
Kallinbarre
Gipye
Aml
Ips
Cmt
Child Seriously Injured After Bridge Street Collision
William Thomas, aged about four, of West Perth, was struck near the corner of Thin Street and Railway Parade yesterday by a motor car driven by Robi Morsom of West Levderville. The child was taken to the Children's Hospital in a critical condition.
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Willian Thomas
West Perth
Vva
Cormer
Thuan Street
Aml Railway Parade
Wi Woon Yew
Robi, Morsom
West Levderville
Mypital
United in Death near Oma Tree Hill Tragedy
Brisbane reports a sedan crash near Oma Tree Hill where two young men and a female companion died. The taxi driver Barney from Aerie Hill was identified, and the woman Amy Davidson, aged about 24, had worked for the Kearns at Nurma Park. The scene showed no sign of struggle, with alcohol and pills found in the car.
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Brisbane
Oma Tree Hill
Barney
Aerie
Hill
Sho
Amy Davidsons
Pilot declares sole responsibility as plane crashes at takeoff
A damaged radio statement from the pilot, Paul, claims responsibility for the disaster as his aircraft plunged into horse-tops shortly after takeoff. Middage died and seven passengers were injured while the craft failed to gain altitude. Aboard was Mary Foote, who recalls speaking with Middage before the fatal moment. The event left a trail of wreckage and questions about the flight crew.
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Ft. Paul
Ura
Edwin
Foote
Bowsers to Move From Footpath Under Council Vote
In May the Babisco Municipal Council ordered petrol pumps removed from the footpath by October 21. A deputation of garage owners requested a five year extension, arguing inconvenience and business impact. The works committee recommended no change. An amendment proposing 12 months was defeated five to three, and the motion carried to remove all pumps from the footpath by October 31.
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Babisco Municipal Council
Whannet
Oiney
Richardson
Kirwin
Amind
Pcr Pramet
Te. Hancork
Tronthas
Motion Picture Stars and Contracts Circling Cecil B De Mille
The article traces Cecil B De Mille’s early career from a late contract with Lubin in 1911 to his rising status with long term deals at MGM. It highlights Asther Pringle and other stars in Dream of Love and Broadway era projects, noting audience fame growth and blockbuster tone within the evolving film industry.
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Cecil H. de Mille
Jose L. Lasky
Lasky
de Mill
Lubin
de Mille
Jeanie Macpherson
Sterre Goldwyz
Nada
Herb Brown
Moire
Rte
Vaubers
Bom Rovarty
Ming Murray
Gus Edwards
Colortone
East
Timon
Eddie Nugent
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Exdic
Nils Asimer
Hax Bern
John Gilbert
Cosmarks
Mat Guldwyn-Maye
Asther
Motive Picture Players
Bode Bees
Juan Crawford
Advertising Australia advances an ambitious Australia drive
A fragmented colonial essay advocates promoting Australia as a travel and settlement destination. It argues travel funds could spur industrial growth, reduce unemployment, and expand populated areas. The piece urges unity between capital and labor, praising constructive cooperation and a "Advance Australia" spirit.
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Australia
Irieka
Travel Co
Amtrais
Britain
Jean
Fartarion Horn
Titan
Hanle Dru
Tome
Heston
Rom
Ani
Weather report notes two disturbances with coastal impact
A weather summary describes two main disturbances along the coast, bringing heavy marines and scattered showers. The first system effects inland areas with elevated temperatures and limited rainfall, while the second moves east toward the Gulf fields and wheat belt with rising coastal activity. A tropical disturbance is approaching, expected to bring further impact to the coastline.
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Noutherm
Galen
Cnastal Maine
Souther Amax
Collie
Waniering An
Fihge
Slisturhaner
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