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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
3
An Eastern session court case highlighted the risk of driving without third party insurance. Lawyers warned verdicts may be academic if the driver lacks assets to satisfy awards, urging motorists to insure to cover potential costs and damages. The piece also notes that fuel economy or oil neglect should not obscure insurance needs.
A garage case warns that neglecting front suspension and differential seals can cause rough riding and wheel wobble after relubrication. Check wheel alignment steering play tyre pressure and rear axle gear lubrication. A leak from the differential cover caused by a loose screw led to dangerous low lubricating levels.
The article advises car owners to cover the bonnet and radiator during long outdoor waits to prevent shock cooling and easier starting. In severe frosts an antifreeze mix may be necessary, with a recommended solution of two pints of methylated spirits per gallon of radiator water for protection well below freezing.
A Peking Times report says over fifteen months smuggled goods in North China reached about 1,000,000 dollars, mostly artificial silk and silk products, with customs noting high smuggling through Tientsin and Chinwangtao. The article cites estimates for South China imports during the first quarter of the current year.
Fred Perry retained the Wimbledon singles title by defeating Baron von Cramm of Germany in three straight sets. Cramm strained his thigh after his first service game, leaving Perry untroubled as the match unfolded.
Applications for immunisation by the Lis more Health Inspector Mrs J Stewart reached 617 with 600 plus already received. Forms are available at the Lismore Baby Health Centre Ambulance Brigade and Council Chambers. Tests and injections were conducted by Dr J A Oakeshott and staff at Lismore Base Hospital and St Vincent’s.
At an Armidale Chamber of Commerce meeting Mr Hickson urged views on a universal half holiday while Mr Braund warned 99 of 100 business people oppose it saying it suits cities not smaller towns. Trespassers and hunters warned police will prosecute. proposals to move to midweek holiday discussed for next meeting.
Farmers in the Tamworth district protest current Department of Agriculture arrangements with the northern sheep and wool instructor based at Glen Innes. They call for a resident Tamworth instructor to serve local breeders, citing heavy sheep breeding activity in the north and transportation hurdles. The Tamworth District Council discussed the issue at a Farmers and Settlers Association meeting, urging action through M LA Mr. F A Chaffey.
Federal Treasurer Mr Casey announced the 1935 36 surplus at £3 562 539 the highest on record surpassing 1932 33’s £43 546 008 The government projected £17 000 surplus for the year Cabinet plans substantial tax reductions due to strong revenue from Customs and excise duties which yielded £41 437 717 against an expected £37 850 000 creating a surplus of £3 587 000 over other transactions
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