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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
6
The readable fragment lists several old newspaper titles including Elson Advocate The Southern Daze and Burne Argus among others. It mentions concerns about readings and rates, suggesting a garbled note about newspaper misprints and possible rate applications in the period.
An items list details horse clippers, clipper brands, riding gear, oilskin sateen eats from leggings, buckle, and various livestock tools. It notes prices such as 11 dollars for Puter Lessings, 18/6 for Morse and Cattle Fire Brand, and a rapid sheep tally up to 10 000 sheep at 13/6 with bull leads and rings priced at 5/6 and 2/3 respectively.
Basil Jones of Latham and Brenda Price win the Jake Gus contest. Each receives a half crown. Readies for next week when more letters are expected as wetter weather and a Perth storm are noted.
Readers of the Young Companions Club letter page share playful notes from Uncle Hugh and members. Letters from Fay Rowland Alma Michelson Bertha Roberts Dorothy Verlerme John White and others recount greetings, jokes, and hopes for the first issue and a word puzzle with a June deadline.
A brief note from Frode Dreger in Koolansoka thanks a recipient for a kind letter and expresses interest in correspondence. He mentions having time to write and hopes the recipient enjoyed their recent time away.
An assortment of produce and goods advertised including apples oranges quinces lemons pears tomatoes mixed vegetables bananas potatoes honey and fruit exchanges. Also ducks khaki Campbell duck eggs and kitchen fittings for sale plus land listings in Rockingham Carnamah and Armadale with terms details and contact notes. Potential buyers urged to contact United Press Perth offices.
jumble clues present varied misspellings and scrambled phrases. several entries show patterns like CEHGNUNUL and ALLAMWL and MOMT HUMTIETC, with hints of a boy’s name a girl’s name and themes of weather or weekly tasks. source indicates puzzle style with mixed letter blocks and inconsistent spacing.
Readers in St Clair Koolamooks and New Zealand are invited to join a pen friend exchange. Children ages eight to thirteen who enjoy dancing sports and photography may write Betty Johansen Batty Cray and others to receive replies and potential photos.
A humorous nostalgic column recounts a debate on motor cars versus horses. The author recalls older relatives who distrust vehicles, describing chaotic experiments with a Model T, hands on controls and safety myths, and the stubborn charm of early car lore. The piece mixes personal memory with satire about technological fear, riding custom routes, and the clash between old and new transport.
The article notes rising demand for Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars across Europe and beyond, with imports expanding into Great Britain, Ireland, and Asia. It highlights servicing, parts, and high-grade care amid expanding markets and mentions notable brands and countries in the trade.
A vivid account of a motorized encounter with a failingly cooperative horse, detailing gear shifts, exhaust notes, and the rider’s frustration with the animal’s stubborn, oversized nature. The scene contrasts mechanical performance with unpredictable, injured pedestrians and wary police.
The owner should regularly test engine compression using the starter handle. Test by turning the handle as the piston rises for four cylinders, noting equal resistance. Identify cylinders with low or no resistance, then check spark plugs and tappet clearance. Remove plug, inspect gap, and adjust tappets if needed to locate faults before further work.
A brief note listsKi can Led Engineers in Murrayvareet Berth Nox as providing prompt courteous automotive electrical service. Contact RSs GPO Tel B Five Thousand and 5001 for details.
A proposed Licensing Bench in Coolgardie draws comment on the selection of suitable gentlemen. The article discusses ensuring practicality, law knowledge, and proper procedure to avoid future trouble and expense, noting the bench’s honorary Crown position may affect diligence. It also blends the piece with a poem about everyday music and local concerns, including a report of robberies at DeHson's hotel where Dr Hill and Mr Crag lost a pocket-case of surgical instruments.
A technical outline describes diagnosing engine compression issues through valve clearance, upper cylinder lubrication, and carbon removal. It covers freeing a stuck valve with oil, testing piston rings, inspecting ring grooves, and potential fixes such as liners or welding for scored cylinders, with emphasis on avoiding excess damage and ensuring proper compression for smooth operation.
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