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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
4
A report details an extraordinary motor vehicle speed achievement across Utah’s desert expanses near Sabin. The top speed reached was around 242 miles per hour on a dry salt surface, with the vehicle covering heavy terrain and extreme heat.
A historical note discusses violet coloring in margarine and butter, noting consumer prejudice toward violet butter. It cites an Indian traveler who tasted violet margarine and found it delicious, remarking the color could mislead the public about taste and challenging preconceptions about violet dairy products.
A curious report describes experiments in the west of Emelenm uy on radium like substances and their related radiative effects. It mentions researchers such as Fitts Cameges and Meo T, with notes on chemical reactions, measurement, and possible applications to identify radian bearing materials, noting recent absences and the need for further testing.
A fragmentary and stylistically dense piece discusses national spirit and liberty, praising the resilience of a people and the empire. It touches on themes of independence, moral strength, and the imagined endurance of British identity against external pressure. It references figures and places like Hyde Park and the British Empire while emphasizing spirit over submission.
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