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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1938
Page
4
Spring checks avert summer breakdowns says Vacuum Oil Company. Change engine oil to summer Mobil grade, drain and flush crankcase, inspect cooling, fuel and ignition systems, grease chassis, tighten body bolts, and service distributor and plugs for better mileage and fewer heat related problems.
September 10 results list A Division winners with A Thomson up 3, R S Thompson down 2, G Thompson down 3, L H Darwent down 3, J N Roberts down 6. B Division leaders N Campbell down 3, W McKnight down 6, S W Thomson and R A Mundy both down 7. Ladies results note Mrs Darwent down 2, Miss Harris down 4, with B DivisionMiss Campbell down 3 and Miss Fitzsimmons down 4.
District Agricultural Adviser E L Orchard reports that early month showers were followed by a soaking rain from the 24th to 30th aiding crops and pastures. Total rainfall near three inches in the wheat belt offset prior dry spells while leaf rust and mildew faded with rain. Lambs look sturdy, lucerne sowing increases, and spring conditions favorable for grazing and pasture growth.
Reprinted from The Wooroora Producer Balaklava the article argues that consumer income must match commodity prices within Australia. It stresses treating money as a claim on goods and urges wheat growers to boost consumers' income to sustain fair prices, advocating barter for overseas trade and localized purchasing power alignment.
The article stresses continuous hand signals for right turns as required by law, noting motorists in suburban areas have been cited for neglect. It warns that excuses about no following traffic are not accepted and urges making correct signals a constant habit.
The final meeting for the 1938 season will be held in Jamestown Plumpton, South Australia, on Monday, September 26. The Middle North Club will run a Class Stake for dogs with two or fewer prior wins, plus an alleged stake and sapling stakes. Nominations close Thursday, September 22.
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