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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Canberra Advocate
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1926
Page
4
The rear axle assembly must be properly meshed between crown wheel and pinion to avoid premature wear. Regular cleaning and lubrication are essential, and after about 2000 miles the owner should check for excessive play by rotating the propeller shaft. If play exceeds a few degrees, have a service station inspect and adjust as needed.
Guidance warns owner drivers about dangerous substances and practices. Hard water harms radiators by mineral buildup. Petrol contaminates lubricating oil reducing its effectiveness. Over rich mixtures and priming the cylinders can backfire, with full-charging the cylinders at shutdown advised against. Benzol can stain paint and dissolve coatings. Abrasive polishes wear nickel plating. Use neutral soap for bodywork and avoid corrosive cleaners.
The article warns that steering at slow speeds causes greater strain and stresses on front wheels and axles. It advises keeping parts well adjusted and avoiding rough maneuvers like forcing the wheels while stationary. Engage a passenger to steer when needed and turn smoothly without abrupt wheel deflection.
Advice oriented column discusses spark plug faults and maintenance in a light film industry context. It mentions actors Emil Jannings John Barrymore Dorothy Gordon Rudolph Valentino and Joby Ralston amid notes on film projects and production details with practical troubleshooting tips.
The article notes water as a strong oxidising agent that causes rust on the chassis. It advises yearly scraping to remove rust and applying non corrosive black paint to protect the metal.
The passage describes possible causes of misfiring including oil on play electrodes and micro-fring, carbon coating on the centre insulating core, and dirty or misaligned electrodes. It also mentions a cracked insulating core as a leak path and emphasizes checking for cleanliness and proper setup.
The Australian Made Preference League 2 finishes touches on the Great White Train before its North and South Coasts tour. A fresh paint and bold Buy Australian Made message aim to spark country buyers to support domestic manufacturing. The League emphasizes unity of interests and broad community cooperation to make the tour a success.
Ad invites buyers to save money and have more clothes by purchasing a SINGER sewing machine. Offers cash or payment terms.
In Canberra five wooden houses near the Queanbeyan to Acton road known as the Engineers' Mess are used by Federal Capital Commission workers. Questions were raised about demolishing them as eyesores, or repainting and renovating instead. Senator Newsham pursued the matter. Senator Sir William Glasgow said details are being collected from the Federal Capital Commission and will be released as soon as possible.
Fragmented text depicts a chaotic discussion on prohibition and crime rates in the United States with references to kidney pain and remedies. Included are names like N. Cregan and Mr. Fo B Brown, plus mentions of federal policy, attorneys, and testimony about kidney relief products amid legal questions.
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