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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1926
Page
13
Practical advice on keeping a car looking new with regular washing, drying, and careful cleaning. Tips cover drying after rain, fender touchups, applying motor varnish, upholstery care, leather care, and avoiding water staining. Emphasizes gentle methods and using proper cleaners to preserve finish.
A historical note describes a boot scraper made from steel plate bent into a U shape with welded joints and holes for bolts and wing nuts. The device was designed to be attached to a vehicle’s running board and used in wet conditions, with hinges and fittings allowing simple removal in good weather.
A garbled 19th century style note describes a tyre inflation method. It cautions to use a pump with care, test pressure against a gauge, and repeat checks to avoid under or over inflating. It mentions typical home tyre use and possible savings from correct practice.
A driver with severely impaired vision may need a rear view mirror fitted to the window to meet standard expectations. The mirror should be placed so it does not obstruct the lane of traffic or hinder the overtaking width, but may be mounted if it improves visibility.
An odd disturbance near Anderheath reveals a series of cryptic lines pointing to a possible theft or retreat. Reported sounds suggest distant echoes and a nearby mill hole route, with figures described as watching and circling the area.
A lively reminiscence on holiday resorts and the charm of ruined or historic sites near beaches. The narrator reflects on rustic counsel and fictional guides, noting the lure of walling away time with literary echoes from Moorekind and other works, while critiquing modern bus travel and cautious pedestrians.
The piece notes demand for individuality in car buying, with buyers seeking distinct styles and color combinations. It highlights a trend toward unique models to avoid alike rooms and common designs, predicting sustained interest in differentiated automobiles.
Motorists complain about valve grinding work, noting rapid flat-rate completion and poor long term results. Old method let tappets settle, but modern shops rush jobs to finish in a day, sometimes neglecting accurate timing and quiet operation.
Practically all motorists faced glare driving west as the sun sits low on the horizon. A simple remedy involves placing a piece of paper with stamp paper on the windscreen just below the wiper to shield the bonnet from reflected rays.
Fragmentary report notes milk distribution by motorized tank wagons. A fleet with 3000 gallons capacity moves milk from Frame to London a distance of 110 miles. The journey is lengthy, and an abrupt halt occurs amid attempted improvements and container shortages.
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