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Newspaper

Toodyay Herald

Location

Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 03, 1935

Page

4

Lubrication aid for engine warm up sparks wear fix

An old article explains that initial engine startup causes dry upper cylinder bearings and potential wear, so a suitable upper cylinder lubricant is used. Tests show wear reduction up to 30 percent and protection for stems and guides. Such lubricants also improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon buildup and valve sticking.

Vannet Mary Ranining Institution of Automobile Engieers Lowton America al Deadine Wituwes

Car Club Hill Climb Report At Armadale Course

A Sunday April 7 hill climb drew crowds as weather stayed fine. The event featured three classes and seven entrants with two women competing, Miss Williams taking second fastest time. Times and start stop radio setup with amateur operators and two-way communication provided the timing, while spectators enjoyed the running commentary and crowd noise throughout the day.

Glen Forrest Armadale Neillaird Miss Williams Tamang J. Squires Tite Tv V Ko)s J Warks Squires Parks

Racing Trials and Open Handicap Results Spotlighted

A detailed report covers a chaotic racing day with notes on lap errors and timing. Neil Itsivd set a Terraplane 13cc class record while open handicap events show AL Chirk and Warddon leading in supercharged and standard categories. Signals were relayed by wireless and the event confirms timings on the blackboard amid equipment hiccups.

Corduretye Troy Wade He Purdelt Neil Itsivd T Nic Neil Loder K. Berryman Riley Sports AL Chirk Warddon Welseley Mornet Sports Poole Mumattil Saylor Morris Goleman Atti Seven Sports BOF Nevard Aussw Seven

Fragmented text provides unclear headline but details incomplete

An OCR snippet presents disjoint phrases in unclear English with no coherent event or identifiable names. It fails to yield a definite person, organization, place, or date to anchor a concise news card.

Fire safety for petrol powered cars and improvised extinguishers

Precautions against car fires emphasize that fires stem from collisions and improper storage of petrol, oil, and flammable materials. The article outlines portable extinguishers and DIY extinguishing compounds, explains liquid and solid types, and provides recipes and storage guidance for motorist use and garage safety. It also covers fire proofing fabrics for vehicle protection, detailing copper sulfate and alum borax treatments to render fabrics fire resistant.

Claus Gehielt Ames

The Skidding Bogey Warns of Winter Road Skids

Fragment from a winter road safety note warns drivers of skids on slippery roads. It stresses public safety, warning that skids often occur at specific times and locations and urges steering in the same direction to regain control.

Kathy Tie

Correcting Rear Wheel Skid and Winter Tire Advice

The article explains skid correction techniques including steering input when rear wheels slide. It emphasizes slowing safely, regaining control, and preventing skids by proper tyre choice. It mentions Dunlop helical tread patterns and wider treads for better grip in winter conditions.

Aml Kyr Shah

More Miles for Your Money on Cars

Readers seek better mileage per gallon and test smart adjustments. The piece warns against risky carburettor tinkering and advancing ignition, noting foolish changes can damage engines, especially during hill climbs, and urges practical checks before altering distributor timing.

Fielver

Maintenance tips for car care and tuning advice

Practical guidance on wheel alignment tuning, bearing checks, greasing, spark plugs, ignition timing, and oil choices. Warns against tight bearings and too heavy oil while suggesting measuring fuel efficiency improvements and sharing results. Encourages using tools like feeler gauges and borrowing a spare tin to test oil and pressure variations.

Jones

Fractured dialogue outlines a child's confusion over chauffeur terms

A garbled exchange shows a boy asking what chauffeur means while a father supplies a phonetic and misheard guidance. The dialogue hints at a lesson about a driver's title and a mispronounced word.

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