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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1928
Page
10
Motorists neglect proper shock absorber adjustment risking reduced heat efficiency. Experts advise timely checking by an experienced technician who can quickly adjust the system, often restoring smoother handling on varied road surfaces. Regular viewing of auxiliary springs supports maintaining original settings over miles of driving.
Italian leader Mussolini promotes a vast autostrada to ease speeding and reduce accidents. Engineers from Italy plan expressways radiating from Milan to major cities including the lake region, with toll roads and strict controls to enforce safety and speed limits.
A weathered note describes damp conditions inside a vessel harming woodwork and varnish. Prolonged moisture causes surface decay, penetrating past coatings and endangering structural and aesthetic elements. The writer cites damp boarding and unsafe effects on passengers’ health.
Article discusses preventing moisture and corrosion at cut-out locations in vintage car wiring. It suggests sealing methods with petroleum jelly to block moisture ingress. Emphasizes that improper sealing can cause damage, and recommends careful protection without altering essential electrical components.
Article argues wiring in cars has shifted from improvised handyman work to standardized, durable systems. It notes earlier poor practices with informal wiring, frequent failures, and rewiring. Standardization, proper gauge and insulation, and blueprint-guided assembly now promise 95 percent reliability and long life.
In passing notes advise cleaning imitation leather with soapy water and wax furniture polish to achieve a glossy finish. Rinse with warm water, apply polish, and rub until shine. The piece warns against slamming doors as a cause of damage and dilapidation.
A fleet of trucks led by a 2 ton Aus tralian model barrier and a 30/95 cwt Gummer, plus a one ton Diamond TT, left Sydney on September 3 for a six month tour of NSW towns under British Motors Ltd. The caravan will demo trucks, appoint dealers, and first stop is Lithgow. The lineup includes a Karrier built for Australian conditions at £505, the Diamond TT at £299, and the Garner at £495, with orders via British Motors, 1544 Goulburn Street, Sydney.
A damaged report discusses paneled body strain from poor joint integrity and squeaks due to loose fittings. It notes doorstraps as a partial fix, asks for better alignment, and suggests cement patches with sustained pressure plus a tool kit beard technique to clamp patches beneath the running beam.
Advertises a non surgical cure for piles using a remedy called Voculoid with claims of internal treatment and a money back guarantee. The copy asserts cutting or suppositories fail and cites a large number of trials supposedly proving success.
Classified item: Typewriter quality cartridge or box priced at U2 per box. Advise contacting Advocate for inquiry and purchase arrangements.
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