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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1937
Page
5
A vintage technical piece explains engine knocking due to faulty skirted pistons and fuel charge conditions. It notes rapid piston blows at top dead center causing shocks through the crankshaft and bearings, warns of overheating and power loss, and promotes Ethyl fuel additives as a remedy.
A fragment describes US government mud road experiments in Washington and a 155 year old mud house deemed still sturdy. Walls allegedly built by ramming material, with outhouses and cement concerns noted. Claims about brick costs are unclear due to garbled wording.
A brief note on crutching sheep to combat blowfly, outlining annual timing, method, and benefits. Emphasizes removing inner hind leg wool and crutch area up over the tail, plus considerations for wether and ewe health and water access. Highlights economical aspects and animal welfare.
An alleged unique charge of public mischief centers on Thomas Revelle, 35, a dealer, who appeared at Sydney Central Police Court facing trial for obstructing justice and simulating identity. He is accused of falsely claiming to resemble Leah Bailey or Leslie Gailey to avoid punishment, and of unlawfully ejecting a person in a case at Loux Bay Penitentiary.
A six year old named Hittle Cameron Hall suffered a severe tongue burn after freezing on a refrigerator pipe in Greenmount. Mrs Hall ripped his frozen tongue free, causing injury that required medical care. The incident involved doctor Thomas Bright of St Bartholomew's and notes a prior family reference to Pepys and a diary edition from 1857.
Canberra reports a potential petrol tax cut of 2d per gallon, easing costs for Australian motorists. The change, tied to funds previously allocated for road improvements, would reduce annual petrol revenue and may boost consumption, aiding the automobile industry and employ ers while offsetting higher fuel prices.
A fragment notes a city official in Brisbane studying river patterns and watching late afternoon tram activity. The scene shifts to a theater lounge with a romantic film and a conversational exchange about Brisbane and travel, mentioning North Australia, Longreach, Sewakfest, Charleville, and local settings.
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