Tractor Troubles Starting Troubles
Tractor owners learn ignition and fuel system checks to diagnose hard starting. Methods include spark plug test, magneto inspection, worn or dirty contact points, loose wiring, and ensuring fuel flow. If starting remains difficult in cold weather, hot water may aid vaporisation, while Fordson buses may suffer water in the commutator requiring cleaning and oil. Expert help advised if issues persist.
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O.K
Fordson
Oe Fordson
Three smokers start anti tobacco crusade after doctor orders
Three inveterate smokers were ordered by the same medical man to cease smoking. They obeyed and launched an anti tobacco crusade, attracting adherents. Months later the doctor himself died, and a specialist advised the first edict should be to cut out the nicotine, Digger.
Modern engines and oils boost car performance
An automotive feature from Vacuum Oil Company explains how higher compression ratios and speeds demand oils with low viscosity, strong oxidation resistance, and minimal evaporation. It highlights Mobil Oil grades designed for high speed, high load cars, and notes ongoing research driving lubricant advances.
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Automotive Department of
Vacuum Is Company, Pty
Plume Motor Spirit
Vacuum Oil Company
Mobil
Mobiloil
Pioneer Bernard Veech Dies at Mountain View
Bernard Veech 60 a renowned West resident, pioneer pastoralist and turf enthusiast, died at Mountain View where he was born. He rode at eight from Wellington to Parramatta, chased by bushrangers, and led a wealth of racing trophies. Survived by widow, five sons including Dr. Brian Veech and Dr. Michael Veech, and five daughters.
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Bernard Veech
West
Mountain View
Wellington
Eeney
Hall
Black Rock
Truelight
City Tattersall
Levron
Brian Veech
Michael Veech
Flying Prince Private Plane Now
The Prince of Wales buys a two seat Gypsy Moth for private flights costing £675. It cruises 83 to 90 mph, is red and blue for the Brigade of Guards Light Aeroplane Club, bears HRH inscribed on the fuselage, and includes duct controls a luggage compartment and a small landing field.
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Prince of Wales
Brigade of Guards Light Aeroplane Club
Hr.eh
Rejuvenation Has its Limitations
A Berlin doctor claims to have rejuvenated 600 people, arguing youth can be regained but only for healthy patients with functioning organs. A Sydney physician counters, saying rejuvenation is limited to specially selected cases and not suitable for the general public. The Schmidt method contrasts with Voronoff grafting, and the piece ends with a humorous nod to Peter Pan.
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Br. Schmidt
Berlin
Sex Reform League Congress
London
Sydney
Schmidt
Steinach
Peter Pana
Bad Boys Prank Shocks Kent Street Office
Mr W R Coulter, a Kent Street businessman, found his office vandalized and decorated in rainbow colors after a morning intrusion. A frying pan of paint, ink smears, a dead office cat, missing stationery, and an envelope with a taunting fingerprint message were discovered as police rounded up three youths under 14.
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W. R. Coulter
Kent Street City
Prieter
Mr. Coulter
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Hudson
Essex
the Challenger
White Way
Dalgety & CO. Ltd
Neptune Oil Company
Cliftons’ Ltd
F. K. Woops
A.C. Venees & Sons
R. G. Allen
Neptune Oil Company Limited
Sushrangees’ Blunden
Flying Prince
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