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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1934
Page
23
A garbled report describes a famed driver known as Wizard Smith and mentions Norman, Campbell, and a race along a dried lake bed near Malt Lake in Utah. It notes speeds around 25 to 280 miles per hour and hints at additional figures such as Manity and Svitziey. The text is fragmented and unclear.
Modern auto styling boosts speed and fuel efficiency with a four cylinder engine rated at 1.01 hp, a floating power system, four piston rings, and a double iron frame. New leather upholstery, spacious interior, adjustable front seat, and self energizing brakes highlight the Overland Mechowroones factory rollout in Wickham Street, Valiry.
Brisbane drivers urged care as open doors on parked cars create hazards for passing traffic. The notice highlights the risk from offside doors and recommends all occupants check inside before leaving, aiming to reduce accidental injuries on busy roads.
A historical report notes a sharp rise in exports from Hudson Terraplane and Hudott Cora parallel to broader growth in the county. From January to April there is a 200 percent increase compared with the same period in 1830 for export businesses, highlighting a booming trade in the era.
In a Royal Automobile Club of Queensland statement motorists face speed traps on open roads. The club argues the netting aims at curbing speeds but mainly irritates drivers and fails to improve road safety. It urges placing responsibility on drivers and authorities to maintain safe speeds under varied traffic conditions.
A garbled note notes competitors averaging better than 10 miles per gallon with a 48 gallon petrol supply. An English authority validates the Continental effort amid unclear phrasing and damaged text about a 200 mile phase or race.
The annual conference of the Australian Automobile Association, of which the Royal Automobile Club is a constituent member, will be held this year in Brisbane. It will address many motorists' concerns and aims to gather participation from key groups across the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth Refineries Limited establishes its own Brisbane branch to sell to resellers and agencies in Queensland. J A Boots leads the Brisbane branch with W E Waller as distant manager, offices at AMP Buildings, Queen Street. The COR move aims to entrench British Australian products in public favour and aligns with Dalgety and Co's distribution network.
The 1934 Oldsmobile introduces advanced features such as hydrostatic self energy braking, improved weight distribution, and redesigned wheels. It boasts 84 horsepower and 25 miles per hour acceleration notes, with new chromium wheels and indirect instrument lighting. Local showrooms list Motors Pls. Ltd and FG Eager and Son Ltd as area distributors.
Hackney era notes describe Freony sequence and Maraneta engines, with comments on carburettor adjustments, magnet clearance, and a 108 mile per hour goal. Observers recount driver and promoter concerns amid a British racing scene, highlighting safety and control measures for the competition.
A new Studebaker model, the Dictator Special Six, is listed by Champion Automobiles Ltd. The car mirrors the Dictator’s lines but differs mechanically with a streamlined body and unique suspension for comfort at speed. It can be viewed at Champion’s Adelaide Street showrooms.
Ford Motor Company Detroit reports world sales of Ford cars and trucks for the four months of the year totalled 370,831, up from 107,609 last year. British and European divisions show a 3 percent increase in demand.
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