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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1965
Page
9
A compact listing of construction and home improvement items including adhesive materials, air bricks, aluminium products, cement, cisters, copper pipe and sheets, corrugated iron, damp courses, insulation, heaters, and assorted fittings. Names include Clarks Links Glothes hoists and various brands like Bonocrete and Felrowware.
A committee endorses new four inch modular building standards as part of Australian planning. The proposal outlines tolerances, floor plans, and component specifications for prefabricated houses and commercial structures, with adoption expected over several years by architects engineers and builders.
A garden city style house featured in the Canberra related development section shows the Homes Advisory Service offering free advice and preliminary design plans. The service provides three sets of plans and specifications for a nominal100 dollars, with designs from NSW Victoria and ACT architects.
An early 20th century technical note explains symptoms of worn steering ball joints, how to inspect pivots, and when to replace them. It cautions that worn joints cause looseness, wheel misalignment, and unsafe handling, urging careful visual and tactile checks during routine maintenance.
A garbled report discusses hazard elimination and rally entries, referencing months and names, and mentions a U S federal program to accelerate technical details in construction. It cites Spain, Germany, and Britain in a broad policy context with projected expenditures around $180 million and a threefold funding comparison. The intent appears to outline safety, highway, and railroad projects planned for the fiscal year.
An experimental 70 mph limit now applies across Britain including motorways. A 4 week phase ends April 13 with advisory limits and amber warning signals at gateways and along major routes to curb speed and improve safety.
A distorted OCR fragment discusses tyre pressures, wear, and alignment causing uneven handling and potential danger. It mentions front wheels, valve seats, and oversteer, warning against incorrect pressures and the need for balanced inflation, with references to long cruises and rear vs front tire loading.
A reader describes a hazardous driving failure when stopping at Stay signs and front wheel issues. The account mentions a top danger caused by misalignment and wheel stress after a period of forced stationary waiting and a later drift as the vehicle resumes motion.
Developments could revive the 2.5 litre formula with wider engine delivery and more widespread pay out, as Tasman champion contenders like Brabham, Matich, and Beechey pursue the gold medal Lakeside events. The Lakeside circuit hosts final meetings, with prize money and appearances by top drivers, including Norm Beechey and Norma Ranchay, aiming to boost spectator interest and series viability.
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