Endurance Race at Le Mans Sees Bentley Win Again
The 24 hour Grand Prix d Endurance at Le Mans drew 11 starters with 19 finishers. The duel between the Bentley and Stutz highlighted the race, with Bentley’s four-cylinder engine and Stutz’s V8 clashing as Chrysler cars trailed. Bentley finished first, setting a record speed, while Stutz placed second and Chrysler third, amid night-long spectator enthusiasm and ongoing traffic control.
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le Mans
France
Beniley
BES
Americas
Stutz
Woolf Dartiatu
Leatley
Eney
Benley
Molice
le Mana
Wimbile
TNC
Tractas
Bentley
OTS Opty
Chrysler
Lager Drink Promises Healthful Summer Refreshment
Samuel Allen and Sons Ltda introduce K.D. Lager as a healthful appetising beverage for summer months, marketed through agents. The notice emphasizes wellness, freshness, and consumer appeal for the seasonal drink.
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K.D. Lager
Samuel Allen & Sons
Fabric Saloon Gains Speed In Fashion Across Europe
The fabric saloon quickly rises in popularity in England and on the Continent due to cheaper lighter construction and easier maintenance. It offers quiet operation, roomy seating, and space efficiency, with weight reduction allowing luxurious enclosed cars without heavier fuel use. Adoption in Australia remains limited, with future impact uncertain.
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England
Geek
Europe
Australia
Cape Town to Cairo by car on a record return run
A pioneer expedition led by G S Bouwer and Emil Millin plans a London to Cape Town return dash after crossing Africa. They faced Arab guide gaps and harsh terrain with 33 rivers and 80 degree heat, logging two tyre punctures and surviving wildlife encounters. The trip spurs African road building and aims to depart London in August to reach Cape Town in six weeks.
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Capetown
Central Africa
Cairo
London
G. S Bouwer
South Africa
Emil Millin
Sir Abe Bailey
Africa
Phearly
Limpopo
Khartum
Santa Onda
Lond
MacRobertson Expedition Reaches Townsville After Crossing Delay
The MacRobertson Around Australia Expedition halted at Towneville after a failed river crossing near Charters Towers on July 24. A weakened bridge and washed corduroy forced a slog through sand and a dawn camp, then river-bed matting helped finish the crossing before heading toward the coast. The team praised Australian Inland Mission stations and hospitals for care en route and plan to reach Brisbane by August.
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MacRobertson
Australia
Towneville
Charters Towers
Mordekin
Wiessig
Townsville
Outback
Brisbane
Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery Claims Cold Cure
Reports flood in of a medicine that relieves colds quickly. Dr Sheldon’s discovery is praised as effective for cold symptoms with rapid relief and widespread availability at prices quoted.
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Sheldon
Aloomba Team Visits Atherton For Friendly Football
On August 7 a party of Aloomba players traveled by rail motor to Atherton. They were greeted by Atherton F.C. officials at Mr Casey's Hotel and hosted with a dinner. Aloomba’s hosts expressed hope for clean, sporting games the next day and thanked the visitors for their friendly reception.
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Aretha Hiallers Dil
Atherton
Andy
Browers Fork
Stoney Creek Falls
Milghey
Aloomba
Mrr. J. Hayes
Mer. Mhoney
Atherton F.C
Wonderful record at Kaerhain League banquet night
Mr TL Hayes praised the Kaerhain League record and pledged future honors. Guests rose for cheers to Mr and Mrs Casey as the party broke up. A legible report noted Daley’s goal for Algwaila and lively dancing by Yorkey on the accordion.
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TL Hayes
Hig
Kelly
Casey
Teles
Tore Eran
Visit to Fishery Creek Falls on a Cairns outing
Mr Ander of Oaklands Hoarding House Cairns led a party to Alamba to view Fishery Creek Falls behind Fishery Creek Hotel. The hotel licensee opened a track to the falls, which are described as very pretty. Cars reach partway, then walk through dense tropical scrub to see the waterfalls noted for ferns and scenery.
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Ander
Oaklands
Cairns
Alamba
Fishery Creek
Anneh Tabor
Cassie
Less handicapped nowadays by illness excuses says doctor
A lead article quotes a doctor at a girls' school noting fewer illness excuses. He claims girls get upset and off balance less often and recommends Nujol as a harmless preventive aid before emergencies. The ad-style piece urges readers to try the treatment for three days and seek the genuine product.
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PRG A
Goon
F.O.B
Balloon Eynes
Ward Motors Ltd
The
National Motor Service
Goodyear
Eman
Phillip Island
Solo T.T. Race
Alex Finlay
Bidecar
T.T. H'eap
O.H.V. B.S.A
St. St. A
Britain
Sydney
T.T. Pace
E. A. Brake & CO
B.S.A. Sales and Service
Wallace
Slone
O'Connell
Mewle
Daley
Yorkey
Her
Sid Roberts
J. Cavanagh
Theaides
Fishery Creek Falls
Texaco Residua
Texaco
Leoschon
Grente
Alfred Tavior
Lake Street
Cairne
Napes
Universal Meters Limited
Thekrugby Gcg
Janeus Bolle
Henry Ford
Cairns Motor Company
Ford Dealers
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