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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1935
Page
4
A wartime plan proposes barriers along three miles of pavement to control pedestrian crossings. Installations include scaffolding, lights, studs, and signals at regular intervals. The aim is to reduce motor waste and improve pedestrian safety amid wartime conditions.
The article reviews the 1936 Oldsmobile line, especially the "six" and "eight" models, highlighting streamlined styling, improved performance, comfort, and safety features. It notes advanced engineering like independent front suspension, enclosed wheels, stronger brakes, and new body and interior refinements, with road tests praising ride quality and handling.
A garbled local notice notes traffic issues at Grey Street Bridge and a police presence at the north end. It references drought related conditions and public safety, with unclear details about dates or exact actions.
The Traffic Court yesterday fined numerous motorists for breaches of traffic regulations including speeding and improper stopping. Several individuals faced penalties for parking violations and other infractions, with amounts varying by offense and court-imposed fines.
A historical note on oil engines for automobiles comparing their potential to modern petrol units. It highlights smoother operation, refined design, and reduced noise, with claims of efficiency, higher cylinder power, and evolving technical features to overcome operational hurdles.
Demands for route maps and charts from the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland indicate a surge of visitors to the North Coast holiday resorts. The Bruce Highway opening improves access, with motorists showing appreciation for the new route despite fuel concerns and ongoing travel pressures.
A reader notes a dangerous four‑high lane wall at the Boundary and Water Street corner affecting visibility for drivers near the museum on Water Street. The overlap of Boundary Street and Little Edward Street creates a risky intersection, with calls for changes to road layout to direct traffic and prevent accidents.
The Queensland Automobile Club reports the decking of a bridge between Mount Samson and Samsonvale in Pine Shire was unsafe. Repairs were completed and the bridge now carries traffic as safe. The club criticizes the council’s promptness in response.
Though we have achieved life’s mendilich, Sir Malcolm Campbell retires from age and speed. Enuan report notes he will aim for what remains of the water spell. The new beat with the high peaks to break the 16 month reverence by the American champion Wood. One mint lesson of live gun, full Royce engine, frogs the Blur Bird. Interview reveals Zolm War secretions regarding The At ver.
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