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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1928
Page
4
An unclear fragment discusses motor notes and widening effects of wea with references to a downlo ad and gear specifics. The text appears garbled with missing context and readable entities are minimal.
Fragmentary text describes a mechanical procedure replacing a petcock. It mentions a leather disc, a drain, and securing lubricant, with garbled phrases suggesting a repair involving a rack or component and a central plug. Entities are unclear due to OCR errors.
The text outlines a hazardous makeshift repair involving the breather, oil mist, and exhaust system. Instructions describe altering pipes and rims, inserting wedges, forming a buildup, and using improvised metal pieces to stabilize tires and wheels. It references a dangerous home method with steps about drilling and soldering cans for filtration.
A historical notebook describes improvised car anti theft ideas and crude locking methods. It covers steering column collars and false starter button protects, plus makeshift jacks and lubrication hazards. It mentions improvised roadside devices to deter thieves and secure a vehicle when unattended.
A brief note urges examination of springs along extended routes to prevent breakage and accidents. Regular checks and tightening can save time and cost by avoiding major repairs and delays. Emphasis on proactive maintenance to reduce spring failures.
The article describes a new model with brown and urn shades, a comfortable body, and Kuwlish leather seats. Features include an American gray hood, wide projecting sides, higher radiators, and a forward spare wheel carrier. The instrument panel is improved, steering wheel details, and rubber wheel with Falcon crest. Brakes are Berlin internal type, 12 inch drums, rated at 207 horsepower, developing 45 horsepower in action.
Visitors viewed a new Mercedes diesel powered car with six cylinder engine and crude oil fuel. Demonstrations showed lower fuel costs and comparable performance to petrol, with tests in Melbourne and Queensland highlighting efficiency, range, and practical transport use on rugged roads.
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