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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1929
Page
4
The article extols herbaceous perennials like Lavender Shower Thalictrum Dipterocarpum and Heuchera Sanguinea for year round greenery with minimal care. It praises Aquilegia varieties, Penstemon, and other favorites, noting flowering forms, vase potential, and advice on sowing and maintenance. It also cautions about pests in vegetables, recommending timely spraying with arsenate of lead and blackleaf 40 for aphids on beans.
The test notes a wide track and high-geared engine with torque arms for both axles. It reports excellent brakes, Houdaille shocks, and a smooth ride on rough roads. Braking on Bald Hill uses internal expanding mechanics across four wheels, with modest engine braking and a top speed around 46 mph in the test.
An ad promises the White City gladiolus, a large white flower from Holland, free by mail. Send 5d and an envelope to Box 180 Haymarket, Shepherds, and request the 10 mixed Glads plus a Free One, stating the paper seen the ad in.
The 1929 Oldsmobile model receives stylistic updates and mechanical enhancements to increase horsepower and performance. Changes include a higher narrower radiator with heraldic crest, redesigned shutters, new windshield visor, improved carburetion, full machined connecting rods with oil under pressure, and a refined steering gear and pedal adjustments. A range of bodies remains, including roadster, tourer, sedan, and majestic sedan, while preserving proven features from the prior year. Also mentions Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for a child’s croup as an unrelated ad fragment.
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