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On 13 January 1897, Walkers Limited completed their first steam locomotive, with a very successful trial run to Howard and return. This engine became known as a B15 class 4-6-0 tender design, and allocated QR No. 299, Walkers Limited works No. 1. The 'B' signifies three driving axles and the '15' is the cylinder diameter in inches. The Walkers Limited design was similar to that of locomotives imported from England, but they were fitted with much-improved cabs and were the first engines built for the Queensland Railways to come ready fitted with the Westinghouse automatic brake system. Builders plates were fitted to each side of the tender as well as each cab side, and in addition, a large circular maker's plate (complete with 5 point star and the words 'Walkers Limited Engineers') was carried on the smokebox door similar to early American engines. Source: maryboroughwhistlestop.org.au/299.html

Lloyd Nelson Lamble (8 February 1914 – 17 March 2008) was an Australian actor who worked in theatre, television, radio and film. He lived and worked for most of his life in the United Kingdom.

Lloyd Lamble was born in Melbourne, Victoria, to William Henry Sylvester Lamble and Francis Alma Spencer Lamble (née Potter). He was the youngest of four children, all boys. His father William Lamble was a viola player in the Sisserman String Quartet and in symphony orchestras in Melbourne; secretary of the Musicians' Union of Australia; a music teacher, pianist, organist, choirmaster and composer. His grandfather was a music professor.

Lloyd was married three times in Australia. His first marriage in 1937 to Marjorie Ellerton Barrett (1913-1978) ended in divorce in 1943. His second marriage in 1945 to (Doris) Barbara Smith (1911-2010) also ended in divorce in 1948, though they had two children together. His third marriage was in his early thirties to actress Lesley Jackson. Lloyd and Lesley adopted two children and remained together for over 60 years.

Lamble was president of Actors Equity of Australia from 1942 to 1948.

In the early 1950s, Lloyd could not get acting work. After a year of selling clothing door-to-door to survive, he left Australia to live the rest of his life in Britain.

He donated a copy of his 1994 unpublished autobiography to the National Library of Australia. The book reveals that he was not satisfied with his personal or professional achievements, despite his obvious talents and successes.
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LANGRIDGE SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL CULTURE.
For almost 30 years people from all parts of the Commonwealth have flocked to the Langridge School of Physical Culture in Sydney, for advice and physical exercise. To meet the growing demands, to add to the convenience of our country clients, and to save them unnecessary travelling expense, Mr. Langridge has decided to start a correspondence course. These courses are planned to suit the individual figure and your own particular requirements and includes advice on diet, hygiene and other health matters. The prescribed exercises can be done in the privacy of your own home. 'Get fit and keep fit.'

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Originally supplied by Vulcan as works no. 543 of 1874 to the Norwegian Government the locomotive was rejected and returned to the manufacturer. After being rebuilt as W/n 850 of 1876 it was sold to the Queensland Railways where it was named 'Governor Cairns' and given the road number 41. It was scrapped in 1902.