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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1931
Page
4
A fragmentary text section describes repeated inept lines and unreliable attempts at a task. It references firing, towers, and timing, noting persistent, confusing errors and a potential explosion, while mentioning frequent returns to similar unsuccessful outcomes. The source text is garbled and partially unreadable.
A detailed, practical guide warns motorists to avoid back firing by proper ignition and valve maintenance. It covers risks from incorrect timing, stuck valves, and misadjusted inlet valves, plus cautions on starting procedures, fuel vapor hazards, and using appropriate extinguishers for safety.
Motorists are warned of the danger water poses when fighting petrol fires. Water floats on petrol and can spread flames. use proper electrical short circuit handling, locate the hot wire, and avoid contaminating the carburettor with dust. Regular cylinder head and drain cock maintenance helps prevent friction and oil leakage that can worsen rubber insulation and fire risk.
A note warns that vaseline on battery terminals and connectors prevents corrosion but sediment can accumulate in the carburetor when not used properly. The text stresses careful application to avoid car issues and maintain electrical contact.
The article describes production tests used by Dodge Brothers to measure piston rings. It covers the right-vest and liquid test devices for detecting deviations, wall pressure, and ring gap. It explains how gauges ensure roundness, seal integrity, and absence of blowbys, plus methods to gauge ring fit and avoid buckling.
A fragment warns that worn tyre covers and damaged wheels raise blowout risk at speed or cornering. It stresses using proper tyre covers, keeping things on, and the law backing safety. automobile safety guidance appears amid garbled OCR.
Reports from Germany state that synthetic petrol has reached commercial stage with Berlin making progress. The rapid output exceeds 3,000 tons daily, about 41,500 gallons, using brown coal as feedstock. The fuel remains inferior to petrol but refining advances reshape imported petrol.
A Queensland workshop unveils an ingenious device to drain and clean a differential in minutes, solving the oil and kerosene mess. The Advanx system separates kerosene, dries components, and speeds retreading with a compact, ventilated setup. It accompanies expanded battery servicing, hoist utilities, and rapid inspections, drawing country clients to one of Brisbane’s largest parts stockists.
A court case examines whether leaving a dog in a closed car constitutes negligence. The jury found insufficient evidence that the owner knew the dog would injure or frighten others, distinguishing it from cases where an animal habitually causes harm.
The Court of Appeal overturns a £2000 damage verdict after finding no evidence of negligence in handling a tiger like dog case. It clarifies the rule: owners of domestic animals owe no liability for injuries unless they knew the animal’s dangerous or mischievous nature.
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