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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1925
Page
6
An older article discusses motor car batteries and the need for careful maintenance. It explains the battery’s structure with positive and negative plates, the role of separators, and the electrolyte of distilled water with sulfuric acid. It emphasizes careful handling to prevent chemical reaction damage from vibrations and weather.
A discussion clarifies the difference between primary cells and accumulators. It explains that accumulators store electrical energy not as direct electricity, but via chemical reactions controlled by external energy, and that the common belief of accumulators acting like blotting paper is incorrect.
The readable text discusses battery chemistry limits and how current and internal resistance affect reactions. It references a theoretical framework, with mentions of related experiments, safety, and possible outcomes in chemical processes.
The article explains how linking positive and negative terminals forms a storage battery. It notes that the group’s voltage equals twice the number of cells and reports each cell outputs about 2 volts, with ampere hour capacity depending on plate size and number.
A discussion of how discharge depletes battery output. Sulphuric acid and lead form lead sulphate, pores fill with sulphate, and plate surfaces hindered. The article notes how full discharge weakens output and bench charging reverses reactions to restore the cell.
A discussion on testing battery condition using a hydrometer to measure specific gravity and a graduated glass syringe for liquid uptake. Readings indicate fully charged cells should be around 1.200 to 1.300, with cautions against allowing the level to drop toward 1.150. A planned next installment will distill the essential points for electrical equipment maintenance.
A historical listing details daily arrivals and closing times for mails at Wellington Post Office from Sydney and Western towns, with special notes for Arthurville Bodangora Bournewood Curra Creek Caves Finger Post Wuuluman Yeoval Mt Aubrey Goolma Gollan Lincoln Montefiores Spicers Creek and Two Mile Flat. include variations by weekday and departures to Sydney and Western towns.
W D R A releases a fixture list for June and July detailing dates across multiple clubs. Entries include Cowra J C Cannwindee NynigandC Warret and Penk Wilt show with Tue Wed Thu Fri slots and specific day pairings.
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