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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Canberra Advocate
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
4
Guidance on lubrication using high pressure grease guns stresses keeping nipples clean and free from mud, plus wiping away any splatter after use. It warns against faulty guns causing leaks and emphasizes not twisting flexible couplings. It also questions strict inflation charts for balloon and ordinary tyres, noting that 40 to 60 psi may suit local roads and that over or under inflation can affect ride comfort and tyre wear.
A cautionary note on fuel and spark plug maintenance. Replacing plugs with care avoids compression loss. Ensure the copper asbestos washer is in place and plugs are firmly tightened to prevent loosening and reduced performance.
The article explains how crucial the contact breaker is to engine performance in both battery and high tension magneto systems. Dirty or pitted points cause uneven running and hard starting. easy maintenance includes cleaning and adjusting the gap to compensate for wear.
The article warns drivers against discarding the clutch as brakes are applied. It explains that with throttle closed the engine aids braking resistance and helps balance the force of the brakes when the car slows to around ten miles per hour. It urges keeping the clutch engaged until braking completes to avoid skidding.
An article notes the puzzling fluctuations in oil pressure gauges and advises careful observation of the lubricating system. It warns against ignoring apparent variations and stresses the importance of accurate pressure readings for engine health.
Timetable for Barton s safety coach service Monday to Saturday shows departures from Ainslie Queanbeyan and Cotter Dam routes via Acton Hotel Parliament House Murrumbateman and Cotter Dam. Sunday service by arrangement with Barton proprietor. Canberra district agent for Vulcan Cabs and Trucks.
A vintage guide extols repurposing discarded inner tubes as portable rations of car repair gear. It details crafting a bucket, tool covers, and padding from tubes, plus practical tips on maintaining and trading in cars, stressing early-care lubrication and timely fixes to maximize resale value and reduce upkeep costs.
Classified notices announce recruitment of kings at Yau Hostel and J Horton's Hairdressing Saloon in Yass with contact phones 188 and 26 for Moore Bros Garage in Queanbe rex. Mrs M Sturgeon in charge. Funeral directors Donald and Mason offer building, contracting, and undertaker services with motor and horse drawn vehicles and 10 years of experience in town and district. phone 29.
A fragment from a controversial piece by William E. Johnson published under a pseudonym discusses Prohibition era deceit. It quotes a magazine article asserting lies, bribes, and drinking were used to push Prohibition, naming figures and claims about bribery and coercion for the cause.
Campbell Street Queanbeyan lists estimates submitted for all classes of joinery work and renovations, claiming work of the highest order. The notice emphasizes comprehensive planning, quality control, and skilled trades involved.
Fire wood and mixed bundles offered for delivery on Federal Territory at Queante with Baker's wood supply. Prices on application. Also listed are rabbit traps, ready mixed paint, Swedish axes, shovels, jam jars, preserving jars, Winchester fuser jotters, household pans, adzes and hammers with miscellaneous prices.
The article warns drivers about common car fire risks from carelessness. It urges carrying a small hand extinguisher, positioning the petrol tap safely, avoiding grease buildup, and never leaving the engine or fuel system exposed to sparks. It cautions against smoking near fuel and to stop the engine when fueling or refilling.
A fragmented passage discusses the second-hand car market and seeks to gauge an old car’s value by age and condition. It hints at motorists weighing price versus depreciation and asks what a vehicle may fetch today, amid shifting market dynamics.
An old testimonial extols Deans Backache Kidney Remedy for years of back pain and kidney discomfort. Mrs E H Johnston of Queambeyan asserts improvement after using the product, praising its effects and recommending others try it.
A June 16 demonstration at St Gregory's Hall Queanbeyan shows the Cine Kodak and Kodascope enabling home moving pictures. Canberra Kosciuszko winter sports and Sydney show footage illustrate the new home cinema trend. The display, aided by animated cartoons of Felix the cat, highlights simple operation and educational entertainment from the Kodascope Library.
Pitt, Bou and Badgery report favorable selling conditions. The prepared roster allows offerings in Sydney before Christmas, with more bales than the 1926 clip. Allocation between Sydney and Brisbane aims to speed Sydney wool sales compared with previous years.
Sunday notices from Samlan Catholic Church reflect devotion times and priest Rev M D PULLivan. Devotions listed at 10 am 0.46 and 1:30 pm in Duntroos and Dumgendore areas.
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