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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1931
Page
2
A fragmented report from Sydney details a global sweepstakes with a million stake. Winners and prize distribution are unclear due to garbled OCR, but multiple prizes and international involvement are noted, with dates referencing a July 3 deadline.
Fragmented OCR note lists traders and figures in a Sydney stock sale. Mentions Thuredar Buyera and various amounts, with scattered names like Lorh cereal and Luana Beye. The text is garbled but centers on pricing and participants in a market event.
An English motoring authority notes fuel consumption rises with acceleration and throttle jerks. Tests show a 20 percent power loss in ordinary driving and high variation with gear changes, speed, and throttle technique affecting petrol use.
The article explains valve springs endure extreme stress through millions of cycles and high temperatures, leading to loss of resiliency, mis-timed valves, backfiring, and engine overheating. Replacing worn springs is advised to prevent further damage and restore proper timing and power.
A tale from Preston Ilwayiiin tells of pigeons sent to the South of France for a race. One bird fell from the loft in distress and was aided by a fellow pigeon that carried it miles to safety, then continued guiding the injured bird to the loft. The event amazed the railway observer.
The text details a supposed narrowest UK portion from Loch Broom to Tradck Firth and mentions distances of about 24 miles, with further notes linking to Dornock Firth and the Clyde and Firth of Forth regions.
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