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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1935
Page
4
A government statement details Britain’s massive alcohol expenditure at £209 million for the year, with 33.3 million prosecutions for drunkenness and per-person spending patterns. Milk and barley trade figures, alcohol content in wines, and consumer patterns are noted.
Shell Company reports plans for a vast London airport capable of handling arrivals and departures simultaneously. A hexagonal control tower will chain with a new subway to a main railway, with Berth systems and landplates allocated for future expansion. A fire ladder and safety systems, including water jets and remote communication, will feature prominently in the scheme.
A Royal Air Ministry developed pilotless plane called the Queen Bee, controlled by radio from a ground observer, wowed crowds at Hendon. The De Havilland built biplane serves as an anti aircraft target, with wooden construction and water float capability. The robot pilot offers full mastery of the machine thousands of feet above, making it seem piloted by an unseen operator.
An article describes the creation of glare silk from crushed milk bottles and other glass, detailing processes in Glasgow distribution centers, melting, spinning into long threads, and weaving into walls, windows, and fabrics that insulate and soundproof. It also notes ultraviolet light effects and uses in factories and homes. A side note covers sending a dead yabby from Australia to England for taxonomic study, including a journey of about 400 miles and a 100 year old precedent.
Ancient trees reveal weather patterns through growth rings. Scientists read yearly rings to predict recurring conditions, noting cycles such as an 11th year drought and a 273rd year event, informing farmers and stock owners of potential water shortages.
United States researchers use aircraft mounted air samplers to study how pollen disperses in the upper atmosphere. Over four years, daily flights will gather data during the hay fever season to map pollen distribution and air movement patterns.
An inquest at Clacton on Sea, England, heard Kathleen Grainger aged 1 year 1 month die a short time after winning a prize at a baby show. Dr Frank Arthill, who awarded the prize, conducted the postmortem noting a blaze Moymus gland. Death attributed to natural causes, though exact cause unclear.
A historical agricultural bulletin reviews August conditions at a farm college with irregular weather, noting three weeks of airy weather and generally favorable growing conditions. It reports rainfall totals, cattle and milk production trends, and preparations for upcoming fairs, with multiple names and figures from the era mentioned in passing.
Garden hints describe mallow and geranium propagation tips, including drying seeds in a bag, potential Horious color changes, and Irish blight control with fungicides. Instructions cover cutting stems, rooting plugs, and preparing plants for transplanting with careful pruning and spacing.
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