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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Canberra Advocate
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
4
Tester 4s was line T Seater Huds Daily between Yass and Queanbatan More Bros Garage Queanbayan Phone 26
An article urges better cooperation among motorists in traffic and road safety. It stresses signaling before passing, giving space at hills and intersections, considering horses and carts, avoiding tailgating, and leaving ample room when parking. It also notes courtesy is fading with more cars on the road and recommends prudent, courteous driving.
Article outlines methods to fix loose wood spokes on artillery wheels by swelling with linseed oil, inserting a galvanised iron wedge, and securing with a sharpened wedge and enamel finish. Steps include drilling holes for burrs, driving the wedge, oiling the hole, and applying a matching enamel coat to match the wheel.
The article advises inspecting and repairing hoods at the start of winter. It recommends applying a rubber waterproof dressing to canvas hoods, cleaning away grease, and allowing several days for the finish to set. Proper patching and restoration improve durability and appearance.
Proper wheel care keeps the car efficient. Check inflation and outer tyres for cuts, remove tyres from rims every six months to inspect rust. Ensure valve caps and locking nuts are secure. Inspect spokes on wire wheels and tighten as needed. Lubricate and adjust bearings to prevent play.
The piece argues strikes burden workers with lost time while industry suspends output benefiting importers. It notes wage earners face most harm as contracts favor capital, and predicts rising unemployment with shifted orders to Victoria, calling the strike a "Bane Democracy."
An agricultural briefing warns noxious weeds rise quickly and eradicating them is urgent amid cases in New South Wales. Radio broadcasts from 2BL and Sydney stations will expand to spread weed control and home-building guidance, while experimentation at Wagga aims to find effective sprays.
The notice lists Rev. F. G. Ward and Rev. C Caldwell with service times at 11 a m and 1 89 p m. Names include Camterra Charge Acton and Rasticke with hours 11.18 am and 7 REY. The fragment outlines church schedule and pastors for the day.
A clipped ad lists special prices on items such as Lane's Patent Rabbit Trage and Yalet Brand paints. It includes a varied assortment of kitchenware and utensils with several prices in shillings and pence, though some terms are garbled.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a furniture display from QUaLarT FURNI TURE at BEDI PRICES with a Dressing Table and matching Bedstead and a range of items. The text mentions artistic finishes, drawers, rugs, carpets, and chairs, but lacks coherent details or dates.
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