Jerry evanssouth africasouthern cross engines in south africa. Southern cross was only slightly better than isle of dogs, and thats being generous. School of environment, science and engineering southern. The 15 millionth ford model t series about historys most impactful vehicle. Our services include diagnostics, servicing and repairs to diesel cars, trucks, motor homes and 4wds. Smithy and the southern cross aviation in australia. The world heritage rainforests, reefs, beaches, estuaries, large rivers, mountains and national parks within close reach of our campuses provide living. The engine numbers of farm pumps started at 251 295. With a 30year history of excellence in teaching and research, southern cross universitys school of environment, science and engineering has an outstanding international research profile. Northern lights, the southern cross and a pack of porsche engineers.
Built in south australia in the period 1980 to 1987 as a tribute to smithy, the aircraft toured australia during the 1988 bicentenary raising money for the royal flying doctor service. Southern cross motors was launched in august 2005 taking. New listing vintage stationary engine jap cash on delivery available. Southern cross is a flying close replica of the famous record breaking southern cross fokker fv11b of sir charles kingsford smith from the 1920s and 1930s. It offers the perfect blend of intrigue and creepiness. I want a couple of pictures to show my mate before l talk to the owner. This was named the southern cross ac and was a copy of the wolseley wd8. Smithy and the southern cross australian aviators charles kingsford smith and charles ulm completed the first transpacific flight in 1928. Southern cross rocketry welcome to southern cross rocketry. Diesels were made between 1934 and 1982 with the yb the most popular being made in batches of 750 at a time. Jan 19, 2016 southern cross, volume one by becky cloonan with art by andy belanger is a pretty decent sfmystery. Southern cross stationary diesel engine maas collection. The beginnings of the bible belt has narrative power, unusually combining incisiveness with humanity.
New listing vintage southern cross solid injection 3 6 12 hp diesel engines instruction book. Southern cross engines an illustrated history of toowoomba foundrys steam, internalcombustion and windmill engines, by rob laurent this book can be purchased online by clicking on this link blue flyer publications. Dont know scott will later check the spare parts book but i think you are right. It contains hundreds of blackandwhite photographs, drawings and period advertisements. I would love to be able to include photos of uscanada engines in forthcoming book. In southern cross she leads us through a story of corruption, scandal, and robberies that escalate to murder.
Southern cross engines smokstak antique engine community. The southern cross but if you live south of the equator, its not the big dipper that people choose as their guide to the night sky. Then came the arrival of the 747 jumbo jet, which changed the history of sea travel forever. These were directdrive engines with a compression ratio of 5. Mar 24, 2002 info on southern cross engines in north america sought by australian author of southern cross book. The company also made thousands of small engines, many of which were used for pumping water on farms when the wind wasnt blowing. Viib3m trimotor monoplane that in 1928 was flown by australian aviator charles kingsford smith, charles ulm, harry lyon and james warner in the firstever transpacific flight to australia from the mainland united states, a distance of about 11,670 kilometres 7,250 mi. For honest and high quality mechanic services, book an appointment now at southern cross automotive repairs. Feb 22, 2010 i have a copy of the book southern cross engines by rob laurent. More information about southern cross engines can be found in the southern cross section on the ingleridge estate web site. Available in the national library of australia collection.
Rather, its the constellation known as crux, or the. The toowoomba foundry is best known as the maker of hundreds of thousands of southern cross windmills over almost a century, from 1876 to 1973. This stationary engine has been painted yellow and sits on a sledlike i beam steel base, also painted yellow. I am trying to chase down a southern cross engine catalogue. Southern cross proudly continued on the australian new zealand service bringing multitudes of immigrants across the seas to start a new life downunder. Using a variety of sources, such as official documents saved from the scrap bin and the memories of men who made the engines, he follows developments at the foundry until 1983 when the last engine was made. There are also parts diagrams of all 54 models of engines as well as detailed specifications for every engine. The engine s design incorporates some innovations that resulted from research carried out at the foundry and that were later copied by other makers in australia and overseas. Southern cross engines is a very readable history of one of australias most enduring companies. The greatest rocket launch in the southern hemisphere is coming are you ready. Im not much into rednecks, and this book is full of them.
Hi, i am looking for a vintage stationary engine to restore to run my southern cross jack pump. He described it as a big southern cross engine with a big radiator about 1500mm tall on southern cross stands. Here is some information on southern cross manuals and parts lists. Southern cross engines is a strongly bound, 300page book with a soft cover. Record books show some engines sent to north america. It will be used for a back up for my 21 r pattern southern cross windmill. Diesel engines at southern cross automotive repairs, we will ensure your diesel engine operates efficiently and reliably delivering optimised and clean fuel economy. History unknown southern cross 6 hp type pc, number 3793. I have comes across some correspondence for the early 1950s, when the college took delivery of a southern cross be c 20 hp two cylinder diesel engine. The southern cross catalogue 1950 southern cross windmills. Needs to be around 5hp and would prefer australian built eg.
Southern cross manuals and parts lists outdoorking repair forum. Her setting is richmond, virginia, where charlotte police chief judy hammer has been brought by. Southern cross, volume one by becky cloonan with art by andy belanger is a pretty decent sfmystery. New drivers in georgia get a waiver on the driving test. As the story unfolds, we learn that while most of the passengers on board are heading out to become miners, she is. I have a copy of the book southern cross engines by rob laurent.
Her setting is richmond, virginia, where charlotte police chief judy hammer has been brought by an nij grant to clean up the police force. Southern cross manuals and parts lists outdoorking. Lucas rs1 low profile magneto roseberybuzacott 2hp to 6hp vertical engines ronaldson tippet type n 3hp magneto. This book has proven to be popular with a wide range of readers, with copies going to readers in all states of australia as well as several overseas countries. Northern lights, the southern cross and a pack of porsche. The following information is published on this webpage with permission from. On the main deck, there are two dining rooms for 10 and 14 people, as well as a large interior room, a summer room and the bar area. Jerry evanssouth africasouthern cross engines in south. Southern cross motors was launched in august 2005 taking over from the trading name marunuchi motors. There is very little left of records before 1926 as most were destroyed, the records from 1926 are quite good which means i can date all engines and most windmills, generators, pumps where there is a serial. Mostly, i hate this type of book, in which a series of completely unrelated folies collide at the end in a the second cornwell book i ever read was isle of dogs. It is unclear whether it was purchased through the states stores board or through the southern cross office in. A southern cross centrifugal water pump with an english saunders water tap 1 12 connection and some plastic pipe is connected to the pump.
This small diesel engine was one of 1646 southern cross engines manufactured by toowoomba foundry between 1938 and 1945, a significant period in the companys history. The southern cross has 35 meters in length and the 7meter beam and is one of the largest sailboats that is currently for rent in barcelona. Has not been started since rebuild and needs some final assembly. Reviewed by gunther simmermacher south africans are good at producing good policy documents but. Oct 20, 2015 southern cross is a book designed to disorientate. In 1975 she was rebuilt as a cruise ship and subsequently sailed under the names calypso, azure seas and oceanbreeze until 2003 when she was sold for scrap to. Apr 23, 2012 the southern cross but if you live south of the equator, its not the big dipper that people choose as their guide to the night sky. Southern cross farm pumper parts wanted smokstak antique. Here follows an excerpt from the book southern cross engines written by rob laurent. Info on southern cross engines in north america sought by australian author of southern cross book. Ill post a pic and when i get engine numbers i will post them too. I own 2 of these models, one is a parts only engine.
This is a story i did not wish to write, however, write it i must, as the demise of the ss southern cross became a personal issue after having been heavily involved with her during the. This book can be purchased online from blue flyer publications. It is so far, known to be the 3rd only of this model in nz. In 1975 she was rebuilt as a cruise ship and subsequently sailed under the names calypso, azure seas and oceanbreeze until 2003 when she was sold for scrap to ahmed muztaba steel industries, chittagong, bangladesh. Stationary engines for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Watercooled, 20 horse power, stationary diesel internal combustion engine, inline twin cylinder.
I have an 11 yr old that is really into engines so im happy to help him collect a few. Southern cross was powered by three aircooled, normallyaspirated 787. With americans harry lyon and james warner as navigator and wireless operator, they flew from oakland, california to sydney in the fokker trimotor southern cross. Instruction manual for southern cross farm pump engines. Southern cross was a brand name developed by the toowoomba foundry for a range of products which included. My mate has seen an engine but did not get any details. Hi all, thanks for the add to your group, i have a few engines and about to pick up my first southern cross, a farm pumper travel restrictions permitting. Jan 31, 2010 hi all, this is my southern cross mkyb. It is unclear whether it was purchased through the states stores board or through the southern cross office in rockhampton they gave the original quotation. She can accommodate up to 10 people with 3 crew members waiting on their every need. The southern engine will specialize in sandwiches stacked high with meat, with a menu reflecting that of a deli in new york or chicago.
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