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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 22, 1936
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR discusses cleaning leather materials and finishing coatings. It mentions lacquer and nitro cellulose paint, rubbing without washing, and the durability limits of varnishes and enamels, noting damage from abrasive wear over time.
The article discusses washing and polishing cars to protect lacquer, advising thorough cleaning before polishing and warning against neglect that causes thin patches. It notes evolving independent front suspension and front axle details, plus the importance of oil pressure readings and seasonal lubricant choices for winter running.
A damaged critique of spark plug gap and bulb wear discusses how suboptimal gap size can cause electrical strain on the ignition coil and lead to bulb failure. It notes old bulbs crack under heavy road shock and warns that a darkened bulb surface signals imminent failure, urging caution and maintenance.
A report in Motor describes a new laminated glass product using a plastic resin called vinal. The substance, claimed to stretch like rubber and be strong, forms shatter-proof laminated glass with a transparent filler between layers. It purportedly remains rollable even after repeated blows at low temperatures.
A Paris automotive expert panel foresees no sweeping changes before 1938 in car chassis design. Andre Dubonnet showcased a rear-engined, enclosed four-wheel vehicle with a V8 Ford powerplant and a backbone chassis. At Montlhery, it surpassed a standard production car in top speed and fuel economy tests, though comparisons were limited by testing conditions.
Overseas research aims to prove the benefits of new design and construction before mass production. Andre Dubonet pushes his independent iron wheel expansion system as USA tests in 1953. Automotive experts react to the advanced rear engine car with all wheels independently sprung.
The text recounts Jean McClintock, heir of J H Dunlop, and outlines the Dunlop pneumatic tyre story from early experiments in rubber canvas, through the first wheels shown in 1889, to commercial production. It notes Downpatrick and Helgant years and highlights the impact on vehicle transport and internal combustion engine development.
Yungaburra notes cover wet weather effects on local employees and anticipated work resumption, visits by visitors to Lake Eacham Hotel, and instances of football action against Tolga with Delaforet scoring a penalty. Community events include CWA leader Doreen Nothling leaving for Kuranda and plans for Wy annual meeting at the Queen Theatre.
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