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1425 days ago

Cars, 1886-1930 (large format book)

Cordwainer from Melville

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.

Price: $10

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3 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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2 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 60.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
    60.3% Complete
  • 24.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
    24.3% Complete
  • 15.4% ... It is complicated
    15.4% Complete
494 votes
1 day ago

Derelict Tokanui Hospital site in line for a clean-up

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Derelict Tokanui Hospital buildings will be demolished and contaminated land cleaned up so the site can be offered back to iwi.

The former psychiatric hospital, southeast of Te Awamutu, sits on land taken from Ngāti Maniapoto under the Public Works Act in 1910.

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