Australia’s First Car in Sydney and Melbourne
A history of Australia’s early motor era recounts Herbert Thomsen’s steam car of 1899-1900 in Melbourne and the transit of W J C Elliott’s petrol De Dion to Sydney in March 1900. The piece notes demonstrations, interstate drives, and rival claims of earliest Australian petrol vehicle. It highlights public reception, key figures, and the 1900 Bathurst Melbourne tour timeline and incidents.
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Australia
Sydney
Herebert Thorn
Arimadale
Victor
Oval
W. J. ¢. Elliote
Dion
Jane
Herald
Mir
Hede Carroll
Mr. Eltrow
J. Heraveno
Melhourne
Lay
Terry Ela Tee
Herbert Thomisen
Melbourne
Punch
KE. L. Holmes
New South Wales
Vieira
Thomsen
Var
W. Thomas
I Syasey
Fieet Jaekkoon
Thomas Ltd
Molnes
Brutisvarse
Seau
Thomson
Rim
Holmes
Park Street
Pittstreet
Martin-place
George-street
Circular Quay
Exchange-place
Witt-street
Metropolitan Fire Brigade
Bathurst
John Lee
WW. OP. Crick
Bathwwnpion
Blayney
Carcour
Mandurama
Lyndhurst
Cowra
Koorawatha
Hendrik Morrel
Young
Wallenbeen
Cootamundra
Hethongis
Bethunwra
Iale
Junce Junction
Waa
Canopy
Cookardina
Temantun
Holbrook
Woomarwana
Albury
Wodonga
Vic
Chiltern
Springha i Wangaratta
Sixmiles
Wa Te Glenrowan
Benalla
Euroa
Longwood
Burnt Creek
Avenel
Seymour
Tallarook
Hrowdford
Kilmore
Beveridge
Coburg
Fitzgerald’s Hill
Hathuret
Waysey
Rome
Sally Hill
Mene
Wanaraita
Ongwood
W. J.C. Elliott
BL Kellow
Orife
Kellow
Mumberetic
Starry Vale
Ross
Cillet
Elliot
Syuthee
Fourteenth Cycle and Motor Show Opens in Coventry
The British Cycle and Motor Cycle Industries plans were outlined in a Midlands edition noting the Fourteenth Cycle and Motor Cycle Show to reopen in Ossipia from November. It highlights 1927 production figures for motorcycles and bicycles, celebrates Jubilee events by major cycling bodies, and endorses labeling components with Made in England to prevent misrepresentation in overseas markets.
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U1 Ltd
Ossipia
Stu Mb
Warwik Road
Coventry
Averuea
Cyclists’ Tourist Club
Cycclats’ Union
Cyclists’ Touring Club
National Cyclista Union
England
Trade U Union
Atherton Ambulance Meeting Discusses Funds And Sports
At the April meeting of the Atherton Ambulance Association advice was received that their entertainment offer had been accepted for the second week of the Atherton Show. The committee debated brigade funds for travelling expenses and considered new fundraising methods and future sports programs at Ravenshoe and Atherton. The treasurer reported a balance of 81 pounds 7 shillings 11 pence, and the March Superintendent’s report noted 44 accidents, 70 Ravenshoe cases, and 244 miles traveled.
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Atherton
Mackay
Ravenshoe
Bearer FE
UF Brien
Bearer O'Brien
Havenshoe
The
Mer. Cooper
A. Whiting
Alberton
Adama
Inchahing
Hereherton
Ghamet
Ing
Adamtin
Adamtin Are At the Expense Im Corres) Wiweet Iranians Been Mr. Garnet and Varios
Tiwats
Metherton
Onamie
Mt. Garnet
Dutta
Ma Garnet
Rav
Suna
Alo
Wey
Gieton
Nala
Addally
Ravenshay
Laloray
Claager
Wis
M. Young Tas
T. Sharples
Sharples Hall
Athletic Association
Browning
Kelly
Whiting
Cooper
Innisfail
Hoban
R. E. McHugh
Me. J. Leduc
Davies Leads In Billiards Championship Elimination Round
London April 17 scores in the elimination round of the professional billiards championship show Davies in play with a tally of 2666 points.
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London
Davies
Strikers Attack Factories Idle Mills Amid Violent Protests
In Bombay on April 17, 25 thousand cotton mill workers went on strike after retrenchment plans. Twelve large mills idle as strikers attacked factories smashing windows. Police guarded plants as damage mounted and workers pressed for a general stoppage.
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Bombay
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Teneco Ia
Lee
Eosta
Nell Sava
Neil
Texaco
Texas
Teexaco
Alfred Taylor Ltd
Lake ST
Cairns
Pu Power
Ceontinental Red Seal Eagles
Universal Motors Limited
Tae
Wahhe Guress
Daples
Sas
Scudebaker
Studebaker
Lecalte
Williame Ltd
Cairns and
Yorgubuerr
Messrs. Thomson and Holmes
A.C
Puilip Furie
Elpmestomes Limited
British Cycle and Motor Cycle Industries
Mesars
T. S. Kelly
W. Sones
G J. Whiting
Adoon S. Gyton
F. H. Browning
Carbon Falcon
Drigbane
Goma
Patcon
Lake-Strlet ——— Cairn
Saigere
Leyland Motors
GOR
Power & Love
Laken Street
Toor Garage Con Supply
Hounall
Elpumnstones
Macheto Noupe
Terri
Bauer
Exide Battery Servuecqt Petrie Hght Grisdane
Ballarat
Samuel Allen & Sons Ltd