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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1933

Page

20

Global car registrations 1933 world totals and major nations

The article lists 1933 official car registrations by country led by the USA with about 34.1 million, France 14.5 million, Britain 13.8 million, followed by Canada 1.1 million and Germany 616 thousand. It notes the world total reached 73.0 million and explains declines reflect registration gaps from economic conditions rather than outright ownership loss.

U.S.A France Great Britain Canada Germany Australia Italy New Zealand Belgium Spain Tt In

Reappearance of the Hupmobile Six in Queensland shows new 27 hp model

Overland Ltd Brisbane distributors announce the Hupmobile Six or 321, a 27 hp six cylinder car with advanced aero-dynamic radiator design, hypoid final drive and 121 inch wheelbase. The car features a high compression L head engine, 90 brake horsepower at 2600 rpm, rifle-drilled connecting rods, and thermostat controlled cooling. Inspect at Overland Ltd Wickham Street Valley.

Queensland Overland, Ltd Valley Brisbane United States Overland Ltd Wickham Street

Queenslander motor tours in France Italy and Switzerland

Mr Guy L’Estrange son of W M L’Estrange recounts four years abroad and motor trips through France Germany Austria Italy and Switzerland with his wife. He notes Paris traffic dangers benevolent Austrians and busy Italian roads features of autostradas including safety ramps and clever deterrents plus noisy horn rules and Venice via Mestre Bridge.

Guy L'Estrange W. M. L'Estrange Brisbane Great Britain Europe France Germany Austria Italy Switzerland London Chartres Paris Lastrange Vienna Venice Mestre Bridge Air L'Estrange Autostridas Torino Milan Naples Pompeii

Remarkable Cars Nearly Automatic In New British Range

A survey of 191 range models reveals near automatic operation with symchro mesh gears automatic starter and accelerator linked recharging, ghosting toward a button press car. Safety features include jam-free petrol pipes, master battery switches preventing energy drain, and brakes that remain uniform across wheels.

Tariff Changes Do Not Affect Car Prices in Australia

In Sydney last week the secretary of the Chamber of Automotive Industries Mr H C Jones stated that tariff and primage reductions do not affect motor car and truck prices. He noted chassis are excluded from reductions and few motor bodies are imported as most are built locally. He added there will be only slight reductions in Canadian and British equipment amounting to a few shillings per vehicle.

Sydney Chamber of Auto-motive Industries H. C. Jones Australia Mr. Jones

Answers to Queries From Brisbane and Surrounding Areas

A collection of reader questions and replies covers exhaust sirens not obtainable in Brisbane. Notes on vehicle registrations under the Machinery Acts, spare parts stock for Maxwell models, and recommendations on locating parts from Austral Motors. Details on Overland models introduced in Queensland, wheelbase specs for the 91 and 02, paint removers, and electrical generator performance and battery guidance.

Aj.p Brisbane Kedron Austral Motors, Ltd Maxwell Mt. Cotton Citroen Cars, Ltd Elizabeth Street Sydney G. W C.W Tewantin Pomona

Warning to Cyclists From Queensland Club

The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland warns cyclists about obeying traffic rules when trams stop to pick up or drop off passengers. The club notes riders often advance while other vehicles halt, calling such behavior a clear breach of traffic regulations.

Royal Automobile Club of Queensland

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