Petrol economy tips from General Motors engineers
General Motors engineers tested petrol use and found that correct ignition timing and small mechanical adjustments can boost mileage by several miles per gallon. They advise idling at or below 300 rpm, turning off the engine at long kerbside stops, moderate speeds around 25 mph, minimizing choke, and ensuring clean spark plugs and properly tuned carburetors to reduce consumption and prevent dangerous fuel leaks.
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General Motors
Driving tips to save petrol and improve car efficiency
The article explains clutch use and gear changes affect fuel economy. It warns against not releasing the clutch promptly and stresses checking tyre pressures to reduce engine load and wear. It notes running out of petrol near stations and advises top gear speed to reach a garage. It urges motorists to adopt these practices for better efficiency.
Fragmented Giggles From Smiths Weekly Texts
A collage of humorous quotes and rural vignette snippets from Smiths Weekly and cocktail lore. The piece riffs on hospital slang and domestic gadgets, mingled with country life yarns and a streetwise tale of a couple’s night out.
Mail contract and local trade notes from Bombala era
The item lists John Kennedy securing the weekly mail run via Bombala Cathcart Tantawanglo Candelo Wolumb and Merimbula for £94 with one or two horse coaches. It also notes Joseph of Mabaratta shipping up to ten tons of cheese to Sydney that week and holding about 2000 cheese ready for market.
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John Kennedy
Bombala
Cathcart
Tantawanglo
Candelo
Wolumb
Merimbula
Joseph
Mabaratta
Sydney
Maluratts
Vague Scottish Dialogue Reveals Nicknames and Rumor
A fragmented exchange in Scots titled by a visitor seeking Andrew Mac Lavish and learning a nickname Scotty Mae. The native responds with confusion then recognition, while odd lines about rust removal and hangings appear as stray phrases, yielding a cryptic, era-tinged scene.
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Andrew Donald Mac- Lavish
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William Arnott Limited
Onmewealth Savin Bank of Australia
T. James
Street, Bombala
H. A. Barraclough, Ltd
Opticians
George ST
A. Newall
F.lo
Smith's Weekly
Virgil
Nurge
Queensland
Winton
Dave
Dad
Billy
Ryes
Motor Spirit
N.R.M.A
Bombala Motors
Goldberg Bros. & Co
Atius
Willys Overland
H.M.V
Rexonda
Gramaphone
Columbia
Cuckoo
Regal and
Zonophone Records
Condoleon Bros., Music and Fancy Goods
Phone 69
Wood
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd
G.P
Oldsbro
SyDnEy Woolkers
FAT Kineers
ST . Pig & Calf
Edward's Sheep Dips and Western Assurance CO
H. Dawson
M.P
Chief Secretary’s Department
Thos, Moore
W. R. Newton
Woodburne
Newton
Delegate
Kirkanong
John Cruickshank
Gunningrah
David Taylor
Forsyth and McDonald
Pioneer Reef
Pioneer
Spring Creek Range
Lady Catherine
Victoria
New Cham Reela
Rocky Hall
H. M. Joseph
Rebel Childe
Harold Childe
Mincemeat
Planet
Swiveller
Drums Major
Gallant Clyde
Sir William IT
Bega
F. H. Dawson
G. Presley
D. Durismore
Gazette
Alawarra 8. N. Co
Merimbals
Eden
A. C. Turner
Dick Turpin
M'm
Scotty Mae
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