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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1950
Page
7
The XK120 Jaguar accelerates from standstill to 100 mph in 27 seconds and reaches a top speed of 132 mph. Its roomy cabin and weather protection, plus a large rear luggage space with a separate spare wheel compartment, mark it as a standout production sports car. Agents in Benalla are Read and Brack of Nunn & I.
A Chicago garage offers a new hire purchase method for cars using a meter connected to the carburettor that releases fuel for a limited time when a coin is inserted. The system includes four dummy quarters for emergencies and a little man with a leather bag collecting coins quarterly.
AP writer Mal Boyle argues in a light feature that many Americans prize their cars over personal welfare. He notes high parking costs and housing rents, contrasts debt for homes with car upkeep, and imagines reincarnation as a car worshipper. The piece blends satire with social observations about urban living and consumer culture.
The Hollywood market shows higher living standards as XK120 Jaguar Super Sports models are delivered to Clark Gable and awaited by Gary Cooper Robert Montgomery Robert Stack and Dick Powell.
Topics include compact folding tops from a Pittsburgh firm using rear window glass, upcoming resistor-type spark plugs for widespread U.S. sales, possible legal use to reduce radio radar interference, a bull incident in Indiana, advance sale of parking ticket books in New Castle, a Tulsa arrest linked to a faux accident, a Brooks Stevens quote on cars, and a note on engine starter speed indicating maintenance needs.
The Benalla Borough Council backed the Royal Automobile Club proposal to divert all petrol tax revenue to road works. A RACV letter and the Roads Case brochure were discussed, seeking federal support. Dr Bennison urged coordinated council protests to push for the objective.
Benalla Borough Council agreed after a Benalla Aero Club letter to apply for an RACAL Citizens' Air Force Squadron base at Benalla airport. Secretary Straughair noted fights already set at Dubbo and Sale, urging immediate action and seeking council and shire council backing.
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