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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1923
Page
4
Advertised remedy claims to curb influenza bronchitis and colds with regular doses. It warns against imitations and emphasizes genuine Bonnington’s Irish Moss with bottles at 1/9 and a larger size at 3/. The copy mocks feverish exaggerations and cautions against neglecting serious colds.
The Balaklava and Dalkey Agricultural Society held the field trial on Moody Bros. property after August 15. Despite an inch of rain and muddy paddocks a crowd of nearly 400 attended, with eleven tractors and diverse implements on display including Molines British Wallis and Cletrac models. The event showcased tractors at work, drew farm buyers, and featured praise for Moody Bros. hospitality in allowing access under adverse conditions.
The F.L.A.T. demonstrated under severe conditions earning praise for power and grip. The 8 foot wide cut by East Bros. twin-six skim plough impressed observers while wheels sank in mud and traction remained strong. Paddle-type grouters and wheel grip devices marked key features ahead of next week’s Bute Trials.
C W Hill of Balaklava writes in 1923 that his British Wallis Tractor has performed reliably on a heavy sticky boggy farm. He reports hauling six tons of super, sowing 33 to 40 acres daily, fuel use of kerosene per acre varying by task, and successful operation of a 16-hoe combine and other implements with no horses needed. He endorses the tractor and invites use of the letter.
North Terrace Adelaide will send full particulars to interested farmers. The British Wallis will be exhibited at forthcoming shows at Bute and Whyte Yarcowie.
Australian Farming in its June issue lauds the Cletrac tractor showing the tracks built of essteteel. It notes the first tractor imported in 1927 remains in operation in 1924 with little wear, arguing against critics on durability. Chas Atkins & Co. Ltd. of Adelaide supplied the unit.
Cletrac Senior Model four cylinder with valve in head bore and stroke 4 by 64. Rated 12 h p at drawbar and 204 h p at pulley. Speed ranges 3.5 to 4 mph. Dimensions 96 by 50 by 52 inches with a wheelbase of 98 inches. Traction surface about 400 square inches. Weight with fuel 3455 pounds, ground pressure 4 pounds per square inch. Ignition is high tension magneto with automatic impulse starter.
Oiling system shows splash to camshaft and three way oil equalizer from oil pump to main crankshaft bearings. Transmission describes sliding gears with forward open, reverse, and direct forward drive. Air clarifier uses a continuous cleaner with water air-washer.
Jelbart crude oil tractors come in four sizes and are built in Australia for Australian soils. The two stroke engine uses a hot head and can run on any liquid fuel without valves. The tractors offer minimal repair cost, a twelve month guarantee and free service. Mitchell Motor Company of Adelaide handles the South Australian representation and will provide information on enquiry.
At Balaklava on August 1 a Moline tractor show featured three machines proving utility and quick handling in tough soil. Demonstrations included two six furrow stump jump ploughs and a Sunshine Combine Drill with electric light and self starter. South Australian distributor is Kelly's of Adelaide 117 119 Currie Street.
The Bute field trials on August 8 drew about 5,000 spectators. Thirteen tractors and two horse teams competed under ideal weather with land in perfect order. The F.LAT tractor pulled the largest implement across four acres, while others ranged from one and a half to four acres.
The annual gathering at Gladstone on August 8 discussed road sales limits hospital contributions and road by laws. Delegates from Snowtown Redhill Gladstone Georgetown Port Germein Belalie Yongala Caltowie Boogoolie and others approved amendments to districts acts and vowed a deputation during Show Week. An honorarium ease for secretary Barrett was set and a push to widen affiliation was endorsed.
A local notice urges vigilance as influenza persists. H H Vail, chemist at Jamestown and Gladstone, promotes Vail's Catarrh Inhalent to curb contagion and a later influenza mixture for advanced colds, advising households to keep both on hand.
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