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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
7
Book notice announcing Walter Wood as author of A Dustmvary and Talus of the Service with promotional language for works on contraband of war and British ships, highlighting literary contributions and titles.
In a noisy improvised exchange a girl and several men bargain over a basket of rations amid wartime pressures. The dialogue touches on loyalty, control of supplies, and looming orders as officers, civilians, and soldiers navigate shortages and authority in a tense, chaotic setting.
Tillage improves soil texture by breaking aggregates and increasing surface area, aiding aeration and moisture retention. Deep tillage loosens compacted layers, enhances nutrient access, and promotes uniform temperature, supporting stronger root systems and healthier plant growth.
The fragmentary text mentions aviation themes and a distant telegraph tone. Names and places are unreadable, but the tone suggests a historic earthquake or celestial initiative prompting awe. No clear date, location, or person is identifiable from the mangled OCR.
The text notes that Greek manure works well on sandy and clay soils by loosening texture and aiding irrigation. It emphasizes rapid decomposition and nitrification, with nitrogenous plant material converting to soluble nitrates quickly. It contrasts natural manures with refined materials, claiming faster processing for the former.
A fragmented agricultural guide emphasizes soil care and seed selection. It stresses that farming success hinges on fertile land, proper seed quality, and well prepared, well nourished soil. Strong points urge careful seed selection for local district and adherence to sound cultivation practices.
The text notes phosphoric acid and potash as essential soil improvers. It warns a deficiency reduces growth, recommends lime applications such as quicklime or crushed limestone, and cites phosphate fertilizers as crucial, while advising caution with certain phosphates and fertilizer types.
A Boston fire at a building’s basement trapped occupants as flames erupted near a hallway. Firefighters could not enter initially due to smoke and debris. Ventilation and delayed access hindered early efforts, but bottled water and rapid ladder use helped clear the way for extinguishing the blaze.
The text reports experiments on compressing concrete surface with mechanical pounding to improve uniformity and strength. It discusses pounding rates, tool motion, and effects on density, homogeneity, and strength. A workman can perform up to 50 strokes per minute, with jets noting efficiency gains and labor reductions.
This piece explains girdling as a fatal damage to trees. Removing bark and heartwood interrupts sap flow and nutrient transport, leading to progressive decline and death. Young thrifty trees suffer quickly. larger trees show sapwood disruption and eventual death over time.
A clipped reminiscence describes Plantin of Antwerp as a famed sixteenth century printer and a historic figure in the city’s golden era. The text recounts his workshop’s grandeur, the Polyglot Bible, and a lantern carriage incident. It also touches on the Regiment’s campaigns, battlefield horrors, and mascots like a trained dog and a cat that survived battles, reflecting a mix of art, war, and memory.
A garbled wartime piece notes Royal Flying Corps and Naval Air Service aviators and their lucky emblems, from a lion’s tooth to a gorvos shell fragment. It mentions Lt Rainey and Lt Cellet, the Irish Channel flight, Dusseldorf shells, and a panoply of badges carried in planes as talismans during dangerous missions.
The article recalls famed war horses including Napoleon’s white stallion Warengo and the Jaffa battleground horse. It notes Gret’s entry into military pages, mentions General Robert E Lee and a skeleton at Lexington, Virginia, with references to famous steeds across wars and their fates.
A fragment describes goats and animals attached to a regiment during battle. It notes some animals reportedly act as watchdogs or mascots, with claims about their loyalty and role in military life. The text is garbled but centers on animals accompanying troops.
A fragile WWII era incident near Vingilunted on the Hiver Meuno frontier describes German forces attempting a quiet takeover by striking a church bell to trigger alarms. The plan aimed to seize a vital corridor while delaying the defenders. local townsfolk and the church leader faced urgent danger as troops moved to secure bridges and safety in a tense standoff.
An odd column by Mr Archibald Hird argues the wartime navy bills drained Britain. It cites weekly outlays, shipping losses, wages cuts, and tax burdens totaling hundreds of millions, claiming wartime dividends have masked the true economic strain on the nation.
Fragmentary OCR recalls Lord Wale at Ashanti and a diary entry about a January expedition. It notes actions against Egyptian forces, Wolseley, and retreat debates. The passage mentions Beith, Kunuai, and a dramatic expedition back to Finn land with implied costs and stirring exploits.
A garbled wartime account describes a soldier in a royal regiment wielding a Mark 7 rifle at about 200 yards. The text mentions firing, cover, and ammunition shattering against housing, with references to a mounted line and a night action. The fragment lacks clear names or dates.
Fragmentary OCR text references battles and military actions with scattered mentions of warships and forces. No coherent event or clear entities establishable from the readable lines.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a naval monitor and a submarine like craft. Mentions a Captain Kagem and a 952 vintage Tasmon light, with references to a United States base and a wartime context. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmented OCR describes an optical experiment with pipes and prisms around a tube. It mentions observer position, refracted images, and a scale noting distance in yards to a whip. The text is garbled but hints at a two-object optical arrangement and observer viewpoint.
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