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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1926
Page
6
A mixed passage urges pedestrians to cross at crossings and motorists to slow, watch for children, and keep brakes in good order. It also includes a garbled discussion of fuel vaporization, carburetor jet positioning, and railway fare reform, noting debates from 1924 and criticizing Parliament and Railway Commissioners for denying relief to country travelers.
The article outlines initial upkeep for new cars emphasizing gentle driving for the first 400 to 500 miles. It advises cleaning and refilling the base chamber with fresh oil, regular lubrication of gear boxes, and daily radiator and oil checks. After every 500 miles, lubrications nipples should be oiled, and the steering gear kept well oiled as part of routine care.
A sharp profile of the mechanical mind who distrusts makers of his car and believes he can improve designs. He is rarely seen driving, busy in the garage, proud of theory yet prone to botched work. Keep him distant from your own car to avoid trouble.
The piece urges courteous driving to prevent trips to hospitals, courts, or prisons. It advises replying with a smile during arguments, inspecting brakes and other gear, avoiding gas and bore mixtures, and mindful back seat drivers. It promotes careful, expert driving and notes conflicts often arise from other drivers.
Tests at the U S Bureau of Standards examined how air fuel mixture richness and fuel volatility affect cold engine starts. A richer mixture aids ignition on cold mornings and more volatile fuels like aviation petrol start engines faster than commercial motor fuels.
An Australian columnist argues country residents pay nearly double for State Railways compared with Sydney’s metropolitan riders. He cites unequal charges, weekend excursion tickets, and Royal Commission findings that exposed the metropolitan bias. He urges justice, noting the railway act treats all users equally and the state’s railways belong to all shareholders.
An archaic dialogue fragment portrays a king and jester discussing a peculiar remedy for a cold. The humorous exchange references a peppermints cure and a woods rosemary suggestion, reflecting playful, unclear sourcing and period speech.
Mr. E A Buttenshaw M L A calls attention to dire education facilities in metropolitan and rural areas. He cites Forbes High School with 600 pupils and only 11 square inches per child, Ungarie’s 118 pupils in dilapidated classrooms. He urges urgent funding of up to £2,000,000 and ministerial action with Country Party backing.
W D R A fixtures list for June with multiple events at Cobar Orange Forbes Cowra and Canowindra J C matches on various Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. advertises Joseph Thompson and Son Undertakers Maughan Street phone 278 day or night.
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