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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
4
Practical tips cover starting, clutch handling, wheel and brake care, lubrication, and winter aids. Advice warns against sudden clutch use, water in carburetors, uneven braking, tire wear, stuck rims, and over-speed wear. It notes lubrication needs, universal joints, and a method to free a sticking clutch using kerosene and a raised wheel.
The article explains the danger of croup from thick mucus in the voice box and how Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, given in frequent doses, loosens the membrane and helps the child expel it. It is promoted as safe and effective if started early and is sold by local outlets in Bacchus Marsh and Werribee. It also lists cookery books available from Crisp & Sons in Bacchus Marsh.
The Carey Motor Co Ballarat unveils new Ford models in Armstrong Street with streamlining, electric lights and a revised direct drive speedometer. The Russian government ordered thousands for the army, and demand rises. Two seater fully equipped £180, five seater £193. orders should be booked now due to material shortages and potential price increases.
Mr W J Brockie, recorded by The Dental Board of Victoria, visits Bacchus Marsh and conducts consultations at Merrima House Grant St every Thursday and Saturday by appointment. Open daily 9 am to 8 pm.
Painless extractions available February 6 at all branches of Modern and Painless Dentistry. Consultation offered across branches with a city address listed as 686 Sydney Road Brunswick for patients seeking the service.
Keast Morris Miles report numerous real estate sales across Ballarat Melton Rockbank Birchip Hallam's Road Bunyip Tona Koo-woe-rup totaling about £30,015. Purchases include Hallam's Road parcels to Queenslanders Edgar Arthur and G Sands and other large-acre transfers to individuals in Rockbank Footscray Kingston Geelong and Alexandra. Further April sales cover Nerowie Bacchus Marsh Rochester Winchelsea Mirboo Traralgon Nathalia Cosgrove Violet Town and Barooga with substantial acreages and various buyers under trustees and firms.
Firewood available in any length suitable for stoves, plus posts and rails, timber. Contact CAMM care of the Royal Hotel in Bacchus Marsh for details and price.
The Bacchus Marsh District Football Association releases the match draw from May to July. Pairings include Maddingley Melton Exford Star Bacchus Marsh across dates May 22 to July 31 with games on the ground named first and Exford matches at Melton ground.
For footballers only the ad touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as essential after sprains, barked shins, and bumps. It advises soaking the affected parts in hot water and rubbing in the balm to forget the pain. Mentions Chus Marsh and A. Comben & Co Worriboa.
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