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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
4
Fragmented and garbled text describes a 1926 era political struggle over constitutional reform and executive power. It notes government tactics, public reactions, and calls for timing and approach to elections, with references to Parliament, parties, and potential sessions to follow the winter.
A fragmented 19th century sketch of Japanese architecture and habitations contrasts wooden house construction, timber sourcing, and vernacular design with temple foundations and royal verandahs. It notes tools, carpentry, temple precinct habits, room layouts, bathing customs, and earthquake resilience, highlighting rural and urban housing, materials, and social work in building.
The Department of Agriculture outlines compulsory sprayings for deciduous trees affected by Ban Jus Seale. All trees must be thoroughly sprayed while dormant before September 7 1998 using approved products including Bon brand wash, lime sulfur wash, or a prepared spray at specified dilution, with two applications for orchards infested with red mite.
A detailed review discusses the deterioration of stone in prominent buildings, noting mechanical chemical and organic factors. It outlines research by MRSA and a parliamentary inquiry into preservation methods, with findings on moisture, cementing aggregates, and potential treatments.
A detailed report discusses decay causes in Portland stones used in public buildings. It notes rainwater acids, mechanical wear, and sedimentary laminations, and reviews limewash applications, their drawbacks, and preliminary experiments with six stone types and preservatives to protect historic façades.
Fragmented essay defends district standards for builder oversight, arguing a superintending architect or builder must know contract details and specifications. It condemns casual inspections, stresses practical experience for foremen, and questions how much oversight the supervisor should exercise on site. The piece critiques education gaps and warns against excessive leniency toward inexperienced workers.
An article explains flat oil paints mainly based on zinc pigment and linseed oil, noting their moisture resistance and washable surfaces after curing. It discusses color ranges, decorative effects, and application tips for rooms, walls, ceilings, and upholstery, emphasizing light tones, paired browns, and careful coordination with carpets and fabrics.
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