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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1928
Page
4
A fragmented 1920s style car maintenance snippet discusses modifications to double windshields and angles to improve airflow, rain deflection, and driver comfort. It touches tyre pressure, tread wear, grease removal, fabric wear, edge protection, and general upkeep, raising questions about safety and durability.
Atherton notes record end of CPA collections and local transfers of duties at Kiri and Olive. Mention of Mrs Olive’s week away, society meeting details, and planned social evening before Christmas. The piece notes shifts in staff, a model liquid cathe, and a domestic incident involving a Drken tex and Mr Gilway.
Report describes a proposed spark plug arrangement involving a bracket from brass or iron and a top mounting on an engine. The plan aims to connect a plug directly to a terminal, with emphasis on secure permanent attachment and careful filing to ensure proper screwing and subsequent spark inspection.
In hot weather Fords need frequent radiator checks to prevent overheating. Keep the radiator cap open during operation for about twenty minutes to let water circulate, using buckets if no water is available. Maintain safe speeds and use proper lighting to reduce glare on twisty roads, and note intermittent ignition issues can stem from distributor or spark problems.
A jumbled Ravenshoe social column notes residents and visitors including Mrs. Sam and Mrs. Meja at hot springs near Herberton, Mrs. Sheppersen visiting Cairns, and Mrs. Newman with her parents in Townsville. A Merrin’s Amusement Theatre euchre party and dance feature prizes, music by local performers, a church function, and a charity supper.
A fragmentary report from Mareeba notes a late Michael event at Stannary Interseon with broad attendance from Tevinchauk and surrounding districts. Mentions Rev father, Mount gravel, and a list of players to represent Cairns at a future match led by captain Bruce Jays.
Bert Stowers Tike Samuel Allen and Sone Lbaited act as agents in a coordinated effort. The brief notes their roles and involvement in an ongoing investigation, with multiple individuals identified as part of the network. Further details on actions and outcomes remain pending.
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