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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
2
Motorists wonder why the right spark plug matters as grades look alike. Differences fall into three main categories: thread size, reach into the combustion chamber, and heat characteristics. Reach affects starting and idle. heat determines pre ignition and power. Hot and cold plugs suit different running conditions and engine designs.
The Empire Air Training Scheme establishes a second combing and gunnery school in Australia to form mid-June. Located south of Port Pirie the aerodrome spans 30 miles of coastline along Spencer Gulf's eastern border with nine ranges. Three water ranges and two air-to-air ranges support live-fire drills, while six land ranges train machine gunnery on terrestrial targets.
A Sydney tea planter Mr Jo R Vincent claimed North Queensland could yield about 50 million lbs of tea annually for Australia. The Brisbane Botanic Gardens manager supported this, but warned the idea of tea plucking by women and children would clash with the Australian Workers' Union. Proponents argued high production costs would burden the public.
Helena Vale hosts a meeting with two purse divisions and several races including the Maiden and the Helena Vale Handicap over a mile and a quarter. All Lingo Ragtime are among top bets. Greenmount Breedery and Welter fields also strong with noted riders and last-start form.
The Easter Cup heats will be run Saturday at Gloucester Park with six divisions and the final on Monday. The program lists handicapping by front, middle, and back marks, with 2008 stakes and selected horses from Western Australia aiming for top finishes in each division.
Finished fourth at Canning Park last Saturday with Sansoncla Fine Abe Star Lad Ditty Lady tourist and others in maiden and breeders handicaps. Moonee Valley saw Curia Te Trist and Cumuline among fourth placers in steeple and handicap races. Gloucester Park and Rosehill also reported fourth place finishes across multiple divisions and events.
Mentone selections list multiple entries such as Veronica Hectare Palencia Avon Mandiuap Dapper Carry Lawlove Powerscourt Wandican and others in a long handicap style lineup. A sinking fund referenced in a German radio broadcast is noted.
A garbled report details Easter racing events including the Easter Double and Easter Mile at Treen. References to Stall and pacing appear with scattered figures, odds, and schedule notes, but readable facts center on a harness or horse racing program entry and a Monday timetable.
An old farm machinery note highlights using proper shock absorbers on tractors to dampen vibrations and protect engines. It warns against using ordinary oil, explaining that specialized fluid is essential for correct function and longevity, though costly.
In Out Moree Way near New South Wales ten Carrigans and three FitzGeralls own and work properties now. most enlisted, including Ronald and Lindfield in the RAAF, Ernest in Anti Tank Reg, Grovely in Brisbane, Andrew in Palestine, Karl and Paul in Anti Tank, Aubrey and Brian with HK Light Horse Militia. The Fitzgeralds serve in the RAAF and Canada. No matter where Australians fight a Carrigan is sure to do his part.
An article explains how improper stirring harms cream quality. It describes how unmixed cream separates into layers, with bottom milk rich in casein and low in butterfat, leading to sour, curdy cream. Regular stirring maintains consistency, aerates mass, reduces temperature, and slows unwanted bacteria, preserving higher graded cream for sale.
A quirky exchange from early training days shows a recruit claiming the cat’s meat is horse flesh, provoking a groan and a punchy retort about people who eat horses. The tale captures camp humor and the rough banter of service life.
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