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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1935
Page
6
A guide explains installing centrifugal pumps for water lifting when gravity is insufficient. It covers pump types for high and low duty, impeller mechanics, priming with a foot valve, positioning near the water, maintaining airtight joints, and the impact of head on efficiency. It notes suitability for irrigation and drainage and for handling grit and leaves without choking.
Detailed instructions describe a circular 16 ft diameter tank with 5 inch walls and 10 000 gallon capacity. It covers materials, concrete mix ratios, reinforcement, foundation, wall bonding, rendering, and methods to bond new and old concrete, emphasizing cement quality, clean sand, hard metal, and proper curing and form work.
Windmills for pumping water are advised where small supplies exist. For irrigation the head is low and ordinary windmills lack sufficient power on Lamp. Coastal Florida areas have strong steady winds in summer, with a 12 ft windmill able to lift water to 50 ft height for three acres at four inches monthly. a 25 ft mill could double that amount.
An evocative reminiscence of outback shearing days comparing the legendary Ringer to modern Guns. The author recalls star shearers like Bob Sawallish and Harry Finlay, detailing rivalries, pace, prowess, and the solitary drive of following a superior lead through demanding work and memory-filled nights.
The article explains cost considerations for irrigation power sources, favoring oil engines over steam when continuous attention is impractical. It defines total head and lift, explains friction head, and notes that higher engine costs can be offset by lower running expenses and suitability for large schemes.
A historical note discusses horsepower needed to drive a pump. It explains that one horsepower equals 3300 foot pounds per minute, but efficiency lowers output. By using total head times 1.65, it estimates required horsepower with sample values for head, pump efficiency, and pipe size, noting the tradeoffs between pipe diameter, engine size, and running costs for centrifugal pumps.
The text outlines pipe sizing to ensure clear waterways, recommends larger pipes for long runs, and warns against air traps and bends that impede discharge. It advises guarding joints, using long vents, and preventing soil washing where a pump discharges into a basin. It mentions basins brick stone cement or iron tanks and advocates galvanized piping for economy, with gauge guidance for different pipe sizes.
A fragmented 19th century text outlines remedies for horse ailments in a farm setting. It mentions dietary adjustments to counter digestive and abdominal issues and stresses keeping horses dry and well watered. The piece touches on avoiding neglect, recognizes pneumonic symptoms, and notes general care steps during hot weather, including feeding and stability practices. It closes with a quip about a traveler seeking to write instead of travel and a joke about a chief and his daughter.
Fragmented OCR reads like a land sale ad with mixed letters and incomplete names. Readable items include a price indicator C30 and references to locations or entities such as Tay and Berna but critical details are missing. The snippet shows an auction or sale context but lacks coherent terms.
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