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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1916
Page
4
An inquiry into projectile speed and fuse timing asks how fast a bullet travels and how fuse delay alters impact. It seeks rough estimates using described notes and basic physics concepts to infer velocity and timing for common ammunition kinds.
Fragmented OCR text describes a hunt involving Westies and a hunter named Thom, with references to tiger hunting lore, explorers, birds, and strange recording machines. The passage blends wildlife, exploration, and archival notes without a clear narrative.
A cat at the front reportedly alerted soldiers to a German sniper. The animal stalked a trench, drew fire, and led the crew to uncover a sniper’s body after bombardment. The cat reportedly saved others by guiding them to safety before being fatally shot.
A boy earns pennies by keeping his sleeping grandfather awake during sermons. A churchman proposes a weekly penny for the task, but the boy surprises with clever mischief. Separate notes mention Edison’s voice-mill cradle device reacting to a baby's cries.
The article describes early wireless television concepts and experiments by scientists including Mr. Walter. It notes the rapid screen image formation, the potential for viewing distant continents without wires, and the possibility that future children may hear and see across great distances using wireless transmission.
The report describes German wartime inventions including armored car absorbers quick time cones for ride upgrades and a stereo telescope with antenna like limbs. It notes airgun bombs guidance from aircraft wireless caps for 30 mile messages and a night illuminating Krupp munition with magnesium bodies and parachutes.
A blunted chase tale follows John Toyter who, weary from travel, asks a driver to take his overcoat to the next village and to arrange its return. The driver agrees but questions the logistics, signaling a simple transaction amid a dusty, sunlit journey.
An old farmer instructs Tiny to check the trap for a horse. Tiny reports the horse is between two poles instead. The note adds that no Bible word has more than six syllables, dated 1496.
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