International Molinology
Bulletin of The International
Molinological Society
No. 51 December 1995 / summary -
résumé
- Editorial:
by Yolt Ijzerman
Through unforseen circumstances we have had to cope with yet
another delay of more than half a year before this issue has been printed. - Many changes
have taken place for those who are envolved in publishing IM. Yolt is pointing out the
reasons why.
Original Papers
- Looking for Watermills in India
by C.A. van Hees
Until recently no mention had been made in international molinological
literature of mills in India. Since 1993 part of this void has been filled by Dr. K.T.
Achaya's study on the ghani, an age-old animal-powered oil-pressing device particular of
the Indian subcontinent. In his absorbing study on the horizontal watermill TIMS member
Berthold Moog states that "in the mountain regions of Hindu Kush and Himalaya
horizontal watermills occur by the thoudands". In this context he names Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Nepal, Tibet and even Buthan, but India remains strangely unmentioned.
In November 1993 C.A. van Hees went to India to write this fine report. (10
pages and many pictures) |
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- Gorse Mills
by Sam Forrester
Gorse (Ulex Europeanus) - sometimes known in the UK as 'Whin' or
'Furze' - grows wild in Western Europe.
In the first half of the 19th century, gorse was use as fodder for the animals,
especially for the horses. Once harvested, the problem was to make it acceptable to the
soft mouth of the horses. The flavour they relished - but the spines they did not. And so
there were 'gorse mills', to crush the material into a soft mush. (4 pages and pictures)
- The 'Hydraulienne' the Floating Hydro-Generator
by Hub(bert) Akkermans
The 'Hydraulienne' is a floating machine comprising a hydraulic
wheel similar to those of the classic watermills or boat mills, however with different
paddels, adapted to the so-called 'inertia' pype of wheel. An alternator coupled to a
booster transforms the machanical energy into electric energy. The nominal output of the
'Hydraulienne' is 10 KVA in 3-phase 220 or 380 V. The power delivered is obviously
dependent on the velocity of the waterway current and the width of the wheel. (4 pages,
pictures and drawings)
- The Edge-Tool Factory at Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne in the French Jura
by A.H. Bongers
In the summer 1994 we visited the northern part of the Jura
mountain range in eastern France. This part of the region called Franche-Comté, abounds
with the beautiful scenery and attractive little towns, like Vuillafans and Lods. Along
the river we discovered many scenic old watermill sites. During our stay we came across a
brochure describing a special meuseum at Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne, about 30 km south of
Besancon. In French it was called a 'tail-landerie', which turned out to be a factory
makin scythes and other edge-tools. Since a small photograph in the brochure showed a
large waterwheel, we decided to go and see the place. (3 pages and pictures)
- Mini-Tour of Swedish Mills
by Niall Roberts
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In July 1995 about thirty mill enthusiasts
from Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Holland and the USA took part in the TIMS
Mini-Tour of Swedish Mills under the very able guidance of Varis Bokalders. During a mere
eight days we saw the interiors of over eighty mills and the exteriors-only of quite a few
others.(15 pages and a lot of pictures) |
Communications
- Bill McCook - Windmiller of the World
by A.Clyde Eide
- other subjects
* Restore Truth; by M. Burgaud (France)
* Russion Groat Mills; by Roy Gregory (GB)
* The Windmill of Nantes - The Origins of the Post Mill, Addendum; by R. Hawksley (UK)
* Mill Tour to Crete, Autumn 1996
* Mill Literature / New Books
* TIMS News - From the Council / Addition to the last Membership List
This summary of the 56th Bulletin of The International Molinological Society
has been prepared be Gerald Bost, Berlin. The complete printed version can be
ordered from TIMS Publication Officer.
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