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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1929
Page
6
The article discusses methods to strain petrol during refueling to remove contaminants. It suggests using a wide funnel and a piece of diamond swather inside the funnel, held by an expanding wire ring, with a chamois leather filter in air plane tanks and cautions about static charges but deems risk as mostly imaginary if components stay in contact. It notes improvised strainers may be used where breather tube filters are absent.
A political appeal from L W Nott urging electors to replace the Third Commissioner with a strong council government. He outlines plans for £70,000 housing expenditure, tax relief for charities, permanent government employees with superannuation, transfer of sporting areas to trustees, abolition of leasehold for freehold, hospital reform, and tax reductions. He warns voters the wrong representative stalls progress and pledges not to resign if elected.
Fragmentary text discusses time speed and debate readiness for a candidate. Mentions three points of candidature and a deadline by Thursday next. No clear names, places, or concrete facts provided.
The Vacuum Oil Co Prop Ltd releases two new booklets for motoring and farming audiences. The Conmoiasour presents an illustrated dialogue on car use and troubleshooting for quick, practical reading. Gaving Horep Power on the Land teaches farmers how to boost tractor efficiency and cut costs with a reference handbook.
The article advises safe passing practices and warns against excessive honking. It stresses not forcing others off the road, avoiding sudden braking, and yielding to drivers with the right of way to prevent collisions. It also cautions against showing off vehicle brakes and emphasizes courteous driving.
A Vacuum Qt Co. Ltd publication titled Lane Life and More Power for Your Tractor offers guidance on proper lubrication oil changes and fuel handling to prevent kerosene contamination and engine damage. It promotes safe draining refilling and maintenance practices and says copies are available on request through local representatives.
A Griffith resident asks The Canberra Times to address postal naming chaos from 1927 plans showing street and suburb names subject to revision. They report mail misrouting due to Griffith in New South Wales and seek a definite resolution from authorities on correct postal designation and delivery clarity.
The match featured George Cook and Galns in Toronto with Galns defeating Cook on points 13 7 to 13 12. Cook showed strong rallying moments, nose bleeding in round seven, then tiring by the ninth with both fighters trading heavy blows and the result in Galns favor. Ad text follows for quilts and new arrivals.
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