Meyer’s Fine Feat at Indianapolis 500 Race
Louis Meyer of Los Angeles won the Indianapolis 500 in a Miller front drive with a time of 5 hours 16 minutes 1475 seconds for 500 miles, setting a new track record of 99.48 mph. About 250,000 spectators watched as 15 of 27 starters finished. Moore was second and Hatten third.
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Europe
Miller
Tive Howe
Louis Meyer
Los Angeles
L. Moore
Give
Fouders
Ray Keech
Hatten
Ith AO
Miller Tomkath
Orly Pole
Ward
Duray
Meyer
Melbourne pair’s car tour to break around Australia record ends
Messrs Langton and Compton left Melbourne June 1 in a Dunlop shod 12 hyp. Austin car aiming to beat the 6 day around Australia mark set last year by Mesara Woolward and Mayer. After about 10 000 miles they hit trouble between Barcaldine and Blackall enaland striking a tree damaging the chassis ending their bid. They will return to Melbourne after repairs.
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Messrs
Langton and
Compton
Melbourne
Austin
Australia
Mesara
Woolward
Mayer
Barcaldine
Blackall
Enaland
Tests on six wheel bus challenge tyre economy claims
Wolverhampton pioneers of six wheel vehicles report tests comparing a four wheeler and a six wheeler with identical engines and tyres. Both climbed a 250 yard hill, recording drive wheel revolutions. The four wheel vehicle slipped four times, while the six wheel variant slipped only one and a half times, suggesting significant tyre and fuel savings over long distances.
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Guy Mot Lid
Wolverhampton
Iust
Six-Wheeled and Four-Wheeled Vehicles Compared in 1920s Study
A historical analysis reviews two vehicle designs, a four/five ton three-axle model and a six-wheeled strong-duty chassis. It notes tire count parity, bench clearance needs, inner tire weight share, brake heating risks, and overall performance depending on load and road camber. It highlights advantages and misperceptions, and notes large transport firms increasingly favor six-wheelers for their practical benefits.
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Finch «Tyrte
Ford
Itas
Aerial Tour Begins Across Vast Outback Route
The Shell Company chartered a De Haviland Moth for a commercial aeroplane tour. The first stage started at Longreach at 12 0 on July 24 with a light NW gale. Landings were smooth at Eve sham Moscow Clive Haratra Cowlroy Kendal Bimerah Stunehenge Warbrecean Jundah Galway Downs and other stations as drought signs appeared near Lemreach. The flight continued toward Springfield Thujunga Eromanga Mt Margaret hab ermercy Toompine and Aewor Downs where water was found to be more plentiful and conditions were calm. The plane will travel on toward Charleville and Cunna notin on the next leg.
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Shell Company
Longreach
Evesham
Moscow
Clive
Haratra
Cowlroy
Kendal
Bimerah
Stunehenge
Warbrecean
Jundah
Galway Downs
Pilot
Shell
Lempreach
Cialway Downs
Springfield
Thujunga
Eromanga
Mt. Margaret
Dynevor Downs
Charleville
Cunnanotin
Royal Automobile Club 1928 Touring Contest Route and Rules
The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland announces a six day touring contest from September 15 to 21 1928 spanning Brisbane to Katoomba with six sub events including hill climbing speed and reliability tests. Prizes include trophies for top positions and a special award for the trade entrant winner. Entries close September 1 1928. Safety rules urge caution and adherence to road laws and vehicle maintenance.
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Queensland
Brisbane
Katoomba
N.S.W
Jenolan Caves
R.A.C.Q
R.A.C.Q. Brisbane
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Agart
Wittise
Catzieges
E. A. Brake & CO
Cairns
Cairns Motors Company
Lake Street
Ence
Royal Automobile Club
Ra.c.q
Ravenshoe
Feare
Ct.a
Gordon’s Club
J. S. Brookes
Townsville
Varkes Colery
Oxford
Sant Colane Onby
Wight
U.S
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