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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Canberra Advocate
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1926
Page
4
Wimmera rye grass adapts to varied soils and climates, grows rapidly, and seeds freely. It suits broadcasting on rough land and is valuable for pastures, lambing paddocks, and hay. Caution for rabbits, weed control, and timing of sowing and harvesting is advised for optimal use.
Rev Dr Randolph Ray of Church of the Transfiguration critiques American intemperance saying single fetishes replace balanced living. He labels Prohibition a form of intemperance and notes public disregard of laws may set youth to ignore rules. The Times report highlights dangers seen in 1920s moral reform.
Farmers are urged to select strong ram and ewe lines for higher wool yield and lamb weight. Old ewes should be fattened and sold, mating should start mid April with good green feed, and water quality and plentiful supply are essential for efficient sheep raising.
Motor notes describe a method to identify firing order by opening cylinder petcocks and watching expelled paper. Aimed at owner drivers, the tip claims to work on both sleeve valve and poppet engines, without removing the head. It briefly mentions a makeshift wrist-mounted signal device for signaling from the driver.
An owner can remove a stubborn stud without thread damage by using a split nut fitted to the thread and turning the work. If possible, place a mat in a vise and rotate to start the stud. For heavy work, clamp a small vise to the nut and turn the vise and nut with a pipe wrench to extract the stud.
A vintage tip warns not to use petrol on leather and suggests a cleaning method using water with a touch of ammonia to lift hair or lairt. After drying, rub with a soft cloth. It advises using ready made leather dressings or home mixtures like two parts linseed oil to one part turpentine for best results.
Instructions to drain old oil, add kerosene for flushing, run engine briefly, drain dirty kerosene and oil, refill with clean oil, and complete the flush. Emphasizes reinstalling drain plug, ensuring a copper gasket remains in place and the plug tight.
An Australian newspaper snippet promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills to relieve kidney pains and backache. It features a testimonial from Mrs. N. Stuart of Crawford Street Queanbeyan now Canberra, praising the pills as beneficial. The notice also mentions the death of Mr W Walters and a succession in Eden Monaro transferring duties to S B Postasintant.
A historic home remedy advises pouring one teaspoon of bran into the radiator and running the engine for about twenty minutes to seal leaks. Use bran sold in plain packages to avoid clogging and lumps, then ride for twenty minutes to ensure tight radiators.
Tips warn that tightening springs too tightly against the spring seat risks breaking when shocks act. Use blocks and a jack to raise the frame so axles hang, then relieve tension lightly. Notes from a Queenbe yan workshop describe careful methods for safe maintenance.
Church notices list service times at St. John's Canberra with morning gatherings at 11 am and early sessions by AMC. Names include Gumtee Pete J. Whet and F. C. Ward, with roster notes and location references to Canberra.
Broadcasting station 2BL Sydney plans a power increase to extend reach across New South Wales. The upgrade includes 12 kW total input, silcia or fused quartz valves, air cooled, and modern frequency stability. The station house, tower, and mast sit on Coogee hills with local generation and chiefly Australian-made apparatus.
The Sydney Broadcasting Companies list the week’s programme including Pavlova performances on Friday and Saturday, Jenolan Caves broadcasts, organ recitals, cricket talks, and Radio Exhibition concerts. Highlights feature Imperial Debating Team, Mothers Day concert, and opening of the Radio Exhibition by the Governor-General with studio orchestral concerts and memorial services across multiple venues.
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