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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1929
Page
10
A guide on skidding and wheelspin on wet roads. It explains how to counteract slides by steering into the skid, controlling throttle and brakes, and adjusting technique during emergencies. Additional notes cover lubrication, windscreen wiper upkeep, and practical tips for becoming a confident driver on slippery surfaces.
Readable OCR fragments describe a local sale or auction action with possible public notice details. Names, dates, or places are unclear but indicate official involvement and asset disposition. The text hints at a procedural sale with participants and descriptive items but is too garbled to confirm specifics.
Squeaking is often due to dirt in the brake lining. A stiff brush and kerosene remove grit. If deeply embedded, powdered resin and castor oil can remedy. Water sprayed between brake surfaces may temporarily stop the squeak.
The article notes there is no precise mileage for carbonising engines and that decarbonising is usually needed after 4000 to 8000 miles. Excessive carbon deposits cause knocking and overheating on hills. While a competent owner can decarbonise, the task is best left to a skilled craftsman at a modest cost.
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