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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1933
Page
11
Fragmentary copy reports a headline about cars defeating guns in a New York death roll. The readable text mentions a heading Hands of Death and references an automobile event in a small borough. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland urges extra care on busy week-end roads. A weekly column on accidents shows many crashes are avoidable with prudent driving. Experienced drivers should anticipate novice mistakes and slow or stop when unsure to reduce weekend incidents.
When the engine runs hot after reaching normal temperature drivers should inspect the fan belt. Many motorists delay maintenance until the limit and many belts fail during warm days, risking breakdowns.
Mr. J. C. Watson of the National Roads and Motorists Association argues public apathy blocks progress toward safety on roads. He calls for motorists and pedestrians to unite against reckless driving and careless pedestrians to reduce accidents and seek stronger laws and public awareness.
A fragment discusses road courtesy urging drivers to let faster vehicles pass and yield to others descending. It recounts early motor history, noting Benz born 1444, his experiments, a 1870s workshop in Mannheim, and the Daimler merger forming Mercedes-Benz, amid garbled dates and details.
The article weighs who first conceived and built a fuelled auto with modern features. It traces Karl Benz Daimler and Maybach, Etienne Lenoir, Siegfried Markus as contenders, notes Benz’s 1884 85 car with water cooled engine and electric ignition, and describes Daimler and Maybach’s early motorcycle and four wheel vehicle efforts.
New full-circle moulds arrived for Panther Retreads by Jennings Rubber Co. The heat efficient aluminium matrices with 10 per cent copper alloy, solid pedestal bases, and specially treated tread face promise quicker curing and higher rubber content. Two machines operate retreading at Wickham Street Valley and Stanley Street South Brisbane.
Mr Thos O Connor of Alexandra Headland has patented a non glare headlight for automobiles. A special preparation covers the glass to eliminate glare without reducing light power. Representatives from the Transport Board Police Traffic Branch and Royal Automobile Club of Queensland witnessed a demonstration last Friday night and were favourably impressed.
The New Light Vauxhall a six cylinder car with third gear and flexible drive will be shown in Brisbane next month by E G Eager and Son Ltd. It shares design elements with the larger Vauxhall and features a 101 inch wheelbase. Four models will be offered coupe tourer and roadster with enhanced flexibility on the round.
A Brisbane reader asks about firing order and engine noises. Ipswich suggests a leather wrap to stop oil seepage. Another reader notes knocking from worn universal joints. Coorparoo warns against generator upgrades, recommending a new battery. Lutwyche considers fabric universal joints but calls it prohibitive. Dalby advises jacking the car, charging the battery, booster charging every two months, draining the cooling system, coating plated parts, and dust covering the car.
The Singer car, built by a UK manufacturer with over 28 years of continuous experience, stands out for its balanced engine and smooth power delivery. It features a four cylinder engine, averages 40 miles per gallon, a top speed near 70 mph, Lockheed hydraulic four–wheel brakes, a roomy body, and hydraulic absorbers.
The article notes rapid development of high speed Diesel engines for automotive use, with 1982 English diesel vehicles rising from 338 to over 2000 and global units reaching about 12,000. It cites design gains in weight power, fuel injection, and ignition, plus test results showing trucks achieving around 10.3 mpg over 15,000 miles and others near 12 mpg, signaling growing industry adoption for heavy transport.
A stTrap of the familiar wall sheet type of lubrication chart, the Vacuum Oil Co. Ply, Ltd. have this year issued a "Directory of Correct Lubrication" with information motorists and service stations need for efficient car performance. It includes the Mobiloil chart for 1933 34, car parts descriptions, engine design impact on lubrication, graphic diagrams, notes on lubrication practice, and features on modern developments such as synchro mesh cars and free wheeling devices.
An ingenious invention features a cat shaped ignition switch arrangement in a 1024 design, creating a thief proof fit. It prevents accidental starts when the steering is locked, addressing a common risk in traditional ignition systems.
Chevrolet production in July showed a neat tabled result with totals by model and week. The report highlights strong demand for trucks and compacts, citing steady output in Detroit and Kansas City plants amid supply chain calm.
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