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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
2
An article describes a Royal Automobile Club of Australia member’s improvised bumper jumper using two main leaves from front and rear springs. The device enables a spare spring in emergencies and hints at continued horse era transport in wool ship tasks, arguing against hasty motorization.
When battery terminals are neglected the thread can sweat and corrode to the nut. For removal heat a poker and apply to the terminal to expand it, then clean and vaseline the terminal before replacing it.
The text contrasts personal use of motor vehicles with business application. It argues that casual buyers accept comfort and speed without deep cost analysis, while business users weigh costs against probable returns to decide whether to adopt motor transport or stick to traditional methods. It warns that overzealous adoption occurs when owners deploy transport without proper evaluation.
A guide on evaluating motor transport for a business. It weighs suitability for current work, idle time, and potential expansion, arguing motor use can be profitable for growing demand but warns that unsuitable vehicles incur excessive costs and may harm the business.
A business buyer should select vehicle class and size by cardinal factors. Authors warn against gross and habitual overloading as uneconomical, stressing prudent load limits as essential for efficiency and safety.
The text argues for choosing trucks by maximum road conditions and utilization. Overloading to save capital costs backfires through rapid wear. Favor strong, high capacity trucks even on bad highways to maintain speed and reduce depreciation, despite higher fuel use.
The Commissioners of the Government Savings Bank warn buyers about firms and builders who skim profits by subletting work for far less than contracts. They advise prospective homeowners to consult bank officers before signing any contract to avoid unnecessary payments and exploitation. The notice aims to protect thrifty buyers from similar schemes.
The Secretary Farmers and Graziers Coup reports the fat cattle market on Monday June 1st was buoyant with values 10 to 15 shillings higher, sparking a rush for trucks. Despite a later drop on Thursday June 18th due to northern river floods, the outlook for prime cattle remains strong with 307 cattle sold for the fortnight and 8,400 sheep recorded, with notable consignments from Wallangarra, Tenterfield, Singleton, Bundock, Albert, and Gunnedah among others.
A guide warns drivers to avoid drowsiness by taking a brisk walk or a meal to regain alertness. It cautions against following tail lights and explains how headlight alignment affects perception, recommending proper aiming to prevent fixation on the immediate road and reduce risk from oncoming or wandering vehicles.
A vintage advertisement promotes Heenzo as a cure for coughs flu and related ailments. It claims a family supply is created by adding water and sweeteners to a bottle of Heenzo yielding the equivalent of eight bottles of mixture for £1. The product is priced at 2 shillings and advised for travel use straight from the original bottle.
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