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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1937
Page
4
A reader letter urges active democratic effort to combat war drift and totalitarianism. It promotes the Poverty Crusade and urges local civic cooperation, inviting inquiries at 17 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, from Co. H. Allen of Millswood, dated 2 May 1937.
Announcement states surveys for District Council purposes and Real Property Act matters undertaken. Contact phone Central 3855 for details.
Public library hours set with 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 daily and 11 to 6 on select days. Adults pay 2 per quarter or 10 per year for 4 books and 2 magazines, 14 day book loans and 7 day magazines. Juveniles join for 2 per quarter or 10 per year for 2 books and 2 magazines. The committee meets monthly for business.
R A A News Bulletin notes a revised Road Traffic Act limit for headlight main beam height at 75 feet distance, replacing the old 4 feet at 100 feet rule. Drivers should dip headlights when approaching others and economy and safety are improved by courtesy and the government’s cut in court fees for minor breaches. The bulletin also warns against excessive accelerator use and urges steady throttle to save fuel and protect engines.
A patent medicine advertisement touts Woods peppermint remedy as a cure for children’s hacking coughs. It claims quick relief and lists ingredients and dosage guidance for parents seeking a gentle, effective treat.
The Annual Ball in aid of Jamestown Hospital is planned for next Tuesday evening at the Institute. The ladies committee arranged a home made supper and the Jamestown Orchestra will provide the music. An enjoyable evening is promised. Keep the date free.
The article urges a 1000 mile oil change using high volatility petrol to prevent dilution by fuel and dust ingress. It warns that dust acts as an abrasive, can ruin engines in 1200 miles, and notes the modest annual cost versus longer change intervals, stressing regular maintenance for engine safety.
A Military Ball is scheduled for July 14 at the James Town Institute. The event invites service members and guests for an evening of formal celebration and dancing. Proceeds support local veterans programs.
The article argues for a 1000 mile oil change as a safe standard despite varying manufacturer guidance. It explains contaminants like water and fuel dilution enter oil during operation, especially in short trips, and how emulsions can impair circulation and damage bearings and cylinders.
A reader asks how soon ensilage in pits or stacks can be fed. Chief Adviser B C Beott says primary fermentation ends within days, but best results come after 4–5 weeks for pit silage or 10–12 weeks for stack silage. If used early, mould risk increases as air exposure grows.
The Chief Agricultural Adviser reported a lucerne patch infested with lucerne flea. He noted surface soil drying now may halt hatching, reducing damage. If numbers rise, spray with a fine sulphur solution at one gallon sulphur to eighty gallons water, about 100 gallons per acre with an efficient sprayer.
A historical table of rainfall readings from Jamestown lists monthly values and yearly totals spanning 1881 to 193? with numerous figures, decimal measurements, and symbols. The fragment shows long series of numbers, months abbreviated, and occasional unit markers, indicating a long-running climatological record archived in the period.
Printed and published by the proprietor L. M. W. Judell every Friday morning at the Review Office in Jamestown.
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