Cars, 1886-1930 (large format book)
Cars, 1886-1930 - G. N. Georgano
Beekman House, 1990. Hardback, large format, 232 pages.
Minor imperfections with the dust jacket, but otherwise excellent condition
An historical presentation of the automobile offering chapters on the origin of gas, steam, and electric cars, technical progress, coach building, sports and luxury cars, mass manufacturing, and advertising
This book covers both the basic trends and spectacular events of the entire period on a truly international scale. It includes chapters on the original experiments with petrol-fuelled cars, the alternatives of steam and electric power, technical progress as in engine design, coachbuilding from wood to steel, sports and luxury cars, mass manufacture and advertising. Many a forgotten genius and weird contraption are met along the road, ranging from Bernardi's tricycle to the transatlantic scream of the supercharger.
The long recovery after being run down
Dave Rodger has a metal rod through his pelvis, more metal in his knee and lower leg. He has a torn scrotum, he has a stoma bag, some teeth are missing.
But he’s here.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.3% Yes
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14.9% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
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