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Newspaper
Taralga Echo
Location
Taralga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1927
Page
3
An old guideline explains converting a speed from a distance covered in seconds to mph. Example shows 6 minutes 19 seconds for 10 miles equals 95 mph. The method: multiply distance by 3600 and divide by time in seconds.
Interstates record breakers J M Thomson and H Cuttlebuck reached Adelaide from Perth on Friday July 22 in a Chrysler 70 covering 1800 miles in three days 12 minutes beating J L Burton's 1923 mark. Burton had set further Perth to Melbourne and Perth to Sydney records on the same run. Dunkerley and Minion completed Darwin to Melbourne in seven days 10 hours 54 minutes.
Car owners advised to fit oversized tyres cautiously as punctures cause the tyre to creep and damage valves or pull them from tubes. A simple fix uses a rubber band from an old tube stretched inside the rim after painting with quick drying enamel to hold it in place.
The article explains when to true a slightly misaligned wire wheel using a close sp ying wrench or parallel pliers on the nipple and moving slowly and evenly. A wooden block steadies the hand while chalking outer and inner spoke positions. Tightening outer spokes pulls rim in, inner spokes moves rim out, and opposite nipples should loosen about half as much.
Instructions explain removing mud and gravel from radiator cells by directing a hose from the inside to avoid engine damage. Warns against scraping with metal tools to prevent solder leaks. Recommends flushing the interior with hot soda and water several times to remove rust and deposits.
The text explains that spring and axle clips can loosen as wood strips between the leaf springs compress and thin. Loosened clips may let the axle shift on the springs, misaligning rear wheels and affecting steering. More danger arises when spring leaves buckle near the central bolt hole, causing mysterious spring breakage.
A fuse prevents excessive current from heating and damaging wiring. It uses a short alloy wire that melts at a set temperature, stopping current before insulation is harmed. If a 1 sixteenth inch fuse melts at 200 F, a 40 amp load could trigger it, protecting the circuit by cutting the current.
The Sydney station 2FC receives notes from listeners praising Mike speaking as a popular radio element. Letters from Springwood and Auckland share affection, while fans tease future letters from station girls and a Springwood Sheik contest. Cockroach audio stunts and Uncle George on valves illustrate quirky broadcast humor. A distant farm story shows radio keeping youths at home, and England debates direct broadcasts to Australia with a new shortwave license.
The week’s principal segments for 2FC and 2BC outline varied programs. 2FC lists church services, music from St Francis to government house events, plays, a blind pianist, and China talks. 2BC features parentals ball, church broadcasts, Elocutionist Lawrence Campbell, a radio play, and musical performances from the Broadcasters Light Orchestra and other groups.
Neat police ruse in Manly on Saturday night lured a touting bag thief into a trap. Two plain clothes officers posed as absorbed lovers while two others concealed themselves in ambush. The suspect, a well known local resident, fell for the setup.
A Melbourne based New Settlers League report notes about 250 Aberdonian households may host one meal each to sample butter and fruit from Australia. Delegation members travel as amateur commercial travellers, bearing lists of shops and stocking outlets, self funded, with aims to boost Empire trade.
A local column from Myrtleville shares warm weather mood, social moves, and updates on residents like Mr Johns and Mrs Fountain. It mentions a five valve wireless demonstration by Maurice Wright, asks light questions about Suez Canal and Beethoven, and ends with short moral poems urging kindness and encouragement to neighbors.
A compact line card echoes the mottoes about selfless deeds and enduring impact. It contrasts introspective achievement with acts for others, urging resilience through trials and noting flaws found during hardship.
Dr W K Flook, school medical officer, will examine pupils at the district school during the latter part of September and in October. He will be accompanied by his staff. The medical visits occur every three years and are stated as not offering real assistance to children, parents, or teachers.
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