Motor ships surge ahead as internal combustion engines rise
The piece notes a global shift toward motor ships over steamers, citing Lloyd's data and Melbourne reports. It highlights growing motor-ship tonnage, fewer steamers, and claimed economy advantages of internal combustion propulsion despite higher initial costs. It also compares construction rates and fuel efficiency, noting motor ships' faster propulsion and lower operating costs once underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebwoung
Melbourne
Melboumme
Tunis
Vosagee
Lonfinn
Milerg
Adelaide
Teir
Pal
Lloyd's Quiverly
Peta
Issuin
Baesaés
Welual Depehany
Comsimnetich
Ttl Agures
Ceret
DROWNING AN ACE OVER AUSTRALIA GUNNERS CLAIM BARON VON TIEHTOFEN
Fragmentary Melbourne Herald report preserves claims that Australian gunners Hubert Bale and William Batty of the 14th Australian Field Artillery Brigade shot down German aviator Baron von Richtofen during a dramatic air engagement on April 24, 1918. Account details the duel, the crash, and telegrams of thanks from General Hobbs, with witnesses describing maneuvers, enemy planes, and the downed airman’s fate amid battlefield traces and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron von Biehtofen
Litus Frank Derlam
oMeer
14Th
Australian Field Artillery Brigade
Hubert Bale
Willum John Brais
Adr Batty
Caplain Baron von Tiehtafen
Melbourne
Gamudiay Lovwis Ganners
Husler
Warrnambool
Amare
Lolmel Derhain
Whnner
Frank Derham Py Maier
Hobbs
Hayslinson
Sth Divisjem
Amy Best
Richtofen
Tin
John
Ile Haron
Ganner Lewis
Ty Vid
Apel
Sudienly
Alanch
Ollun
Tale of Scotch Whisky and War Policy Debated
An interview recounts Lloyd George's 1916 plan to halt distillation and introduce prohibition during World War I. The discussion covers whisky production's role in TNT and shell manufacture, the broader impact on bread and spirits, and Lord Stevenson’s view that the Scotch whisky trade helped win the war and deserved repayment of a debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kesgiers
Times
Glasgow
Elomt George
Stevenson
AE Tet Yak
Lloyd George
Chahcllor
Lsaif
T.N.T
Qd T
API Tdlon
Mini
Amity
Lord Stevenson
Olympic Games reform debated by Prague conference
A French and American debate on Olympic governance weighs limits on entries and the role of national federations. Delegates from the International Olympic Committee and the International Federations discuss creating a properly constituted organization to oversee future Games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Hula
Duriy
Guy Jones
Uhat
Hite
Quadenvic Authurtry
Wand
Tug Taree Otel
Imle Tames
Olympic Hongre Prague
Murcia
Vimes
Hyranie
Paul Housseau
France
Bennis
Nts
Tell Moone
ML Rousseau
Hota
Los Angeles
G T. Kirby
Adelie
Ufion la Ut Mae
United States
Uut
Times
Peesent
Nirby
Olympic C
The Khyber Pass Gateway to Afghanistan Opens
A detailed, period account describes the opening of the railway through the Khyber Pass as a pivotal transit route from India into Afghanistan. It notes the railway’s historical significance, undermines initial local resistance, and highlights hopes for friendly ties between India, Afghanistan, and Central regions. The piece emphasizes strategic value, frontier impact, and the railway’s route, length, and geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
Tallywak
Curzon
Charles
India
Khyber Pass
Ervat
AfghanisHanl
Penbawar
Kabul
Lysate
Jamid
Aline
Aluul
Gatineau
Wiles
Gunmels
Secrets of Leptis Magna Baths Unearthed in Tripoli Dig
Excavation led by Vic Than Hovermend at Leptis Abua, near Tripoli, reveals Roman era baths and structures once used for lavish banquets and mixed bathing. The find includes Apodytetium, Caldarium, and ornate marble reaches with slave dancers and emperors’ influence, notably Nero introducing public baths. The site, on the northern African coast, sits where ancient Leptis Magna stood under Punic and Amunian influences before barbarian invasions ended the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
Roman Bulus
Tripeliy
Vic
Leptis Abua
Saul
Saiat
Fee Vie
Innial Palace
Oman
Nero
Hike
Tripoli
Africa
Oman Eo
Tramp Order Promotes Understanding Aboard Ocean Liner
Ninety seven members of a tramps order toured Europe aboard the Berengaria and Franconia ships. The group, called the Ancient Order of Tramps, wore walking sticks forming a cross and pledged to foster international goodwill and view exchange through sea travel. The liner Franconia was also noted for carrying many members on the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berengaria Frei
Europe
Van
Moore
Tramspet
Shin
Franconia
Billy in Bronze Statuette Unclaimed in Ireland Row
A disputed bronze statuette linked to a former prime minister figure, possibly property of Mr Hughes or the nation, was discussed for charity disposal. The item was associated with a high profile political era and related to wartime cabinet service. The Lily of Egndon population figures were cited inний.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamimouwealthy Ville
Hughes
Nissydney
Perwent
Record-Setting Atlantic Crossings by a Retired Doctor
A retired American doctor, aged eighty three, breaks the record by crossing the Atlantic seventy six times. His first voyage began with a wooden paddle and a voyage to distant shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Agen
Debates on Athletic Superiority Between the Sexes
An excerpt discusses Professor J. al Ve HM and critiques of male vs female athletic capability. It cites Adolphe Abrahams, notes varied opinions on limb length, stride, temperature, and muscular development, and argues against broad conclusions from exceptional cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J AL
Adolphe Abrahams
London Evening News
Tul
Imei
Sous
Shiehmatt Hay
Wonda
Selected Properties 2000 Magnificent Residence for £790
Magnificent residence of six large rooms with illcon veneties sheds and garden. Four room stone residence with kitchen bath and large allotment. Five roomed house in private position with easy terms. Strongly built six room house with fine gardens and absolute bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil Teheod
Nest Beauty
Rey
Prairie West Real Estate Bargains and Listings
Multiple 5 to 6 room houses for sale with corner plots and tollable features. Listings include newly renovated properties with tanks verandahs baths and close access to smelters. Prices range from £205 to £500 and payment terms offer small deposits and easy repayments.
Solomontown Auction Describes Large Rae Property Sale
A garbled notice from Solomontown outlines a sale of Rae assets with mention of a large allotment and a £170 figure. It notes a Fale rod temps and a $100 deposit, with unclear references to a Moihe or Meine and a vehicle or estate context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fue Uurilers
Lara Steed
Alen Tives
Iarae
Balbinenin
Deposi
Lotha
Torine
Farms and Gardens in Several Districts Listed
In Murrustown Wireihara feete loo Glare Napperby Telowle and Birie Districts a notice outlines agricultural and garden areas with potential upcoming activities or allocations for local farms and gardens. The brief item names districts and promotes rural initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murrustown
Wireihara, Feete~ Loo
Glare, Napperby, Telowle
Birie
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Tver
Hr Antealenitt Howte Gannery
Thier Aus
Toyphine Sas
Malie Lewis
Letorefre
Buie
Eustis
Bule
Eyagus
Bellis
Hirhtefon
Tata
Alostraine
Terham
Magazin
Meem
U.S. Navy
March OF Industry
Indi
Khigher Pass
Crabia
Pri Agit
Steone
Aris
Tovay
Tatavind
Rolal
RIGH
Billy
Egndon
Tivnne
Musse Lamy Feats
Watien
PanUto
Rexona Girl
Brunswick
Hhawks
Collins’ Music Stores
Pirie South
Pirie West
Nandy
Balk
E.L
Ouse
Hear West
Sell
Solomontown
Blight Bros
Alexander Street
B.S.A
Lewis Cycle Works
Levies Ih. Kis
Norton Motor Cycles
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