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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 29, 1934
Page
2
A court correspondent proposes compelling vehicles to stop before entering mall thoroughfares from side streets to curb crashes. Police control at intersections could aid safety though benefits may vary by location, with some streets seeing daily accidents due to high speed fire and emergency vehicles.
An advertisement from Secon Motor Ltd of Adelaide Brisbane promotes Wolseley 1934 models including the Marne and a 1271 engine. It highlights flexible engine mounting, Avncho-mesh gear box, a Pedomatic self starting outfit, high power output, and optional Armstrong-Siddeles components.
A covert run from Dla Cevet to Bilhiarie completed with Ackworth and a Dodge Standard vehicle. The journey spanned about ten miles, with more than ten miles of travel noted and petrol used. Accompanying Ackworth were Mr. Creek and Mr. Fula as observers, while the report mentions effort to ensure comfort and mentions a long-standing vehicle tradition.
A fragmented discussion on safe driving through curves highlights the dangers of ignorance in cornering. It emphasizes maintaining vision range, speed limits, appropriate lane positioning, and the dangers of braking or steering errors on narrow roads.
A study of 1940s car ventilation describes new features improving air flow and rider comfort. It highlights mechanisms to regulate temperature, reduce humidity, and enhance overall cabin atmosphere.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a long voyage named Dominion of Caratlay in 1900 tonner scale, a journey from the Indian Ocean toward Morocco near Lorn fie, with references to Austin independability and Rewind event. Text is garbled and lacks clear dates or outcomes.
A promotional feature extols a famous manufacturer's new V-8 range with aluminum cylinder heads, improved carburetion, and tuned exhaust for higher performance and economy. It highlights strengthened suspension, safety glass, and refined styling while detailing driving impressions and technical upgrades across the lineup.
The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland urged Pine Shire Council to remove or modify a confusing fuel sign near Dayboro directing motorists to Mount Mee. The sign's wording misleads travelers about the correct route, risking strays on a rough track.
A booklet titled Petro ie It Apples Your Car is distributed by the Texat Company in Astrea Lhd. Written by Mr F Remarks, an English authority, it covers petrol from well to car tank. Copies are free from the Brisbane office at 20 Orient Line Building Eagle Street.
A chaotic report details risky tram operations on the Victoria Bridge during peak traffic. Drivers ignore signals, endangering pedestrians and vehicles as officials struggle to enforce rules and curb reckless crossing during busy periods.
A non gigantic Studebaker car will be exhibited at the Chicago World’s Fair, warned the week. The car is long 28 ft high 30 ft wide. Its tyres are 12 ft high and the altering wheel is 7 ft in diameter. Sound films will be shown inside the car at 8¢ per person.
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