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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1933
Page
3
The article emphasizes applying scientific facts of tyre adhesion, road camber, and braking distance to driving. It explains how deliberate steering changes trigger forces that can cause skids, the role of front and rear tyres, and how banking and gradients affect safety. It urges cautious speed, proper braking, and selecting gears for climbs and hills.
A historic guide outlines essential car spares and tools for long trips in areas with few garages. It advises carrying spare engine oil, petrol, radiator water in one gallon tins, and a quick access kit on the running board with jack, pump, tow rope, and tools. It notes extra inner tubes and lamp bulbs in pockets or under upholstery and shares quirky tips for cleaning and cosmetics.
Handicraft hints describe sewing a trou on with silk and stay to last longer. An old wig mix uses starch paste applied with a pad, dried, then brushed off. A dash of van de Cologne in a warm bath is suggested as refreshing for headache relief.
A fragmented article describes apoplexy or stroke symptoms and effects, noting paralysis common in the right arm or leg and possible speech or swallowing difficulties. It explains causes as clots or ruptured vessels, and mentions nonspecific home remedies and cautions on kitchen practices and vegetable preparation.
A health note discusses injuries from falls and blows, especially to the solar plexus, and common long term effects. It offers home remedies including coconut oil massage, ammonia and turpentine liniment, and oiling stains with lemon and soda. Practical tips cover stain removal, plaster of Paris use, leather care, teeth cleaning, and shoe repairs with light humor about a scar and an old hat turned into cozy boot soles.
The article explains how to recognize appendicitis by a specific pain pattern near the abdomen. It notes that any pain at the spot where the appendix lies should prompt summoning a doctor promptly.
A woman buys her first car and asks about depreciation. The salesman claims depreciation is eliminated by modern design and engineering, insisting there is no loss in value. He forecasts others will follow with similar innovations while portraying their model as superior.
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