Long Range Guns Outpace Cars In World War Era Comparisons
The article compares huge long range guns to cars, detailing piston sizes, shell speeds, and fuel use. It notes muzzle speeds around 2000 mph, shells weighing about a ton, and a combustion chamber 6 to 7 feet long. The piece contrasts pressures, wear, and maintenance with automotive engines, highlighting the vast energy and cost differences in finicky, high velocity artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Channel
John Cobb
Henle
Aygee Cobb
Mount Gambier Shops Meet Christmas Closure in New Year
All shops in Mount Gambier closed for four days from Saturday December 28 to Thursday January 2 in addition to the two days at Christmas. Banks closed one day longer, not opening on Saturday last.
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Mount Gambier
May Park Sports Hurrah for Horsham Christmas Meet
The 21st annual May Park Sports in Horsham drew hundreds for a festive program on Christmas Day. The event, run by a committee led by E Warwick and E France, featured many races, toy distributions, drinks, and prizes, with Mayor Dr. R. Charles present. Winners included Evan Metha, Pat McCourt, M. Watson, P. Smith, M. Murphy, and multiple age-group heats.
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Horsham
E. Warwick
France
Messrs. Geo
Sib. Alcock
E. Burns W. Carter
P. Muller
E. King
W. Dougherty
Mesdamees France
Mayes
R. Charles
Lightning strike at Specimen Hill claims teen life
A 16 year old, sheltering under a tree at Specimen Hill near Bendigo during a Saturday thunderstorm, was killed instantly. Another youth remains in Bendigo Base Hospital in critical condition, while a third escaped with shock.
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Specimen Hill
Bendigo
Town and District War Appeals Donations to Horsham Red Cross
Donations to the Horsham Red Cross Society received by secretary Mrs A McAuley totalled £2077 9 11 with gifts from an Adelaide visitor and local supporters. The Red Cross Shop remains a steady revenue source and urges weekly Friday contributions. The notes include December competitions with several local winners and donors, and remind readers to support the shop and its needs at Horsham.
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Horsham Red Cross Society
A. McAuley
Red Cross
Nec
Adelaide
Horsham Base
Geo. White
Huf
Miss Rigby
McPherson Street
P. Watson
Docherty
Millar Street
Miss Lane
C. Dawson
E. Umuant
L. Kroker
G. Stanley
deLachlan Street
D. Hateley
McFarlane
Norman Smith
Rawleden
Doven
Higu
Wiley
Australia Endures Driest Year On Record Amid Mixed Rainfall
Australia faces its driest year since records began with scattered rainfall offering little relief to agriculture. Despite the severe drought, a wet intervening year filled storages and left soil moisture higher than expected in some areas, though overall rainfall totals were uneven across regions and crops remained poor.
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Australia
Mallee
Victoria
Wimmera
Western
Central
Gippsland
Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau
Milira
Red Cliffs
Olyen
Swan Hill
Iainhbow
Beulah
Airchip
Hopetown
Sea Lake
Quambatok
Rupanyup
Wrycheproof
Donald
Harrow
Edenohope
Fortland
Warrnambool
Hamilton
Ararat
Ballarat
Colac
Balmoral
Casterton
Coleraine
Cavendish
Dunkeld
Willaura
Port Fairy
Kerang
Boort
Chariton
Echoca
Bendigo
Cookie
Shepparton
Inglewood
Kynbram
Rushworth
Avoca
Melbourne
Geelong
Ballan
Bacchus Marsh
Werribee
Rainfall Records Low At Btawell Sets New All Time Low
An all time low rainfall was recorded at Btawell, with figures far below the 1914 low of 10.31 inches. The yearly average is about 1 inch, highlighting extreme dryness and the record reduction.
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Btawell
Ee Ee Ee
Gilbert Rogers of the Grampians A Guiding Figure
Gilbert Rogers, active in Halts Gap, serves as guide and protector for visitors to the Grampians region. An inspector of Fleberies and Game, he oversees Crown Lands and ranger duties, promoting tourist enjoyment while guarding birds, fish, and forests. His work has spurred major local improvements and guided numerous tours.
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Gilbert Lagers
Halts Gap
Elhuurme Walking Club
Pup
Ain Escortel Ter
Boffalo Ip
Mall
Ging
Granpians
Mateaux
Ronnie
Pierre
Crewn
Wileflower
Gilbert
Grampians
Wistiiie
Rosen
Witton Willew Rams
Campbni
oPintiaele
Alewti
Gilbert Tegers
Rem Allie
Gma
Bull Attacks Farmer In Dramatic Farmyard Scene
Prospect Hill Meadows farmer David Sheppard was admitted to Adelaide Hospital after a bull charged him on Wednesday, dragging him for a distance of about 50 yards. He suffered fractured ribs and facial injuries as his wife hurled a pitchfork to aid him. The normally quiet bull suddenly attacked when approached.
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David Sheppard
Prospect Hill Meadows
Adelaide Hospital
Sheppard
Anti Cancer Council urges early cancer awareness in Victoria
The Anti-Cancer Council offers full cancer information to Victorians and helps patients obtain best available treatment early. It warns ignorance of signs and modern treatments delays care, increasing mortality, and notes travelling facilities for indigent patients. Enquiries go to the Cancer Information Bureau at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Free copies of a new booklet will be mailed to applicants.
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Anti-Cancer Council
Victoria
Cancer Information Bureau
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Spring Street
Melbourne
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