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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
6
For sale notice lists apples oranges mandarins levers pears tomatoes bananas and vegetables with prices. The ad mentions cheap land for sale in Armadale and includes unclear stray lines about meals and a person named Turner.
The article profiles King Edward's car interest from a royal perspective. It notes his early enthusiasm for up-to-date cars, later preference for travel as transportation, and occasional driving by himself or with his chauffeur. It highlights two extraordinary six-wheeled royal cars, one with an engine shower and kitchen, used on safari in Africa and Buckingham Palace saloons for state journeys. It contrasts his restraint with Kaiser horn privileges and recalls his aid to stranded motorists and discreet royal conduct under royal procession rules.
Tandon Transport has booked 202 more Dieval buses. Two units feature engines at the rear and seat arrangements described as unconventional. Another proposal suggests oil engine supercharging, drawing renewed industry attention.
Perth sunny day note from Uncle Hugh to children. He announces winners Madge Yates Kulikup and Tom Morgan Tanmin. A new competition type will be run, but letters must accompany entries to join the club. Readers urged to try again and write before entering.
A set of conversational notes from Gwen Smith and Lesley Miles about joining the Youn Companions Club. They express enthusiasm for correspondence, invite future letters, and mention entries and the Companions' Corner. The tone is friendly and casual with reminders to write again soon.
A long collage of letters from children replying to Uncle Hugh. Readers from Northcliffe Pinjarra Taney Town and other places join the club, share jokes, letters and names for future pen friends, with Uncle Hugh inviting more entries and promising prizes for winners.
A garbled letter asks for submissions to a contest via United Press, inviting voices from Perth and beyond to send enchantingly odd lines before July 17. It references playful misprints and clues, noting some phrases and names like VAPHIS and OPPLAGR amid a list of jumbled words.
In a British era column the author recalls arguments over Road Manners with truck and bus drivers singled out for abuse. A personal journey near Perth reveals courteous behavior by bus drivers and contrasts with other drivers on dark highways. The piece muses on driver conduct and motor trade stereotypes.
Fragmentary letter from St Clair names pen friend request between two individuals and partial signatures. Text is garbled with unclear dates and names making full meaning uncertain but indicates a cross town pen-pal gesture and a request to exchange letters.
Perth based Elliott and Kiesey Ltd advertises automotive electrical service from 330 Murray Street. Contact box K&S general telephone number and references to five thousand.
A dealer narrator reflects on car salesmen and con games in a chaotic dialogue. He recalls a bitter mood and how customers and salespeople swap sharp tactics. The piece ends with a caution to buyers to seek fair pricing and mutual respect.
Fragmentary notice warns that practice of motor owners spreading fuel or oil poses fire danger when engine backfires.
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