Two 6 wheeled Morris trucks prove crossing central Australian wastes
Michael Terry and a seven member party demonstrated the capability of two Morris trucks in sand and hillock country during a 3000 mile expedition across trackless spinifex. The 34 ton vehicles negotiated deep sand with four wheel drive, showing fuel use around 8 4 miles per gallon on rough terrain and completing in five days a journey that camel teams would take months. A prospecting trip yielded hints of auriferous country near Tanami northwest of Alice Springs.
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Michael Terry
Melbourne
Avital Rats
Sea Mort
Terry
Sallon
Tanami
Alice Springs
Australian Grand Tour at Phillip Island Race Extends to 200 Miles
The Victorian Light Car Club organises the Australian Grand Tour to run 200 miles on a 6 mile Phillip Island circuit in Victoria on March 18. Over 22 entries include Austin Sevelis and Morris Minors with Austins Mor ris and Seneschals among makes like Lea Francis, Bugatti, Salmsons, Fiats. Cars are classified by cc up to 850, 1100, 1500, and over 1500 to 2000. First prize is £100 donated by island residents. last year’s winner was L A Waite in a supercharged Austin 7. Nominations close February 5.
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Victorian Light Car Club
Pillip Island
Victoria
Morris
Salmsons
Lea Francis
Belfast
Ireland
Australia
Phillips Island
Mimise
L. A. Waite
Shellkol Adv Promotes Alcohol Petrol Fuel Mix
An advertisement announces Shellkol a fuel blend of alcohol and petrol for all motor engines by Australian National Power Alcohol Co Ltd and Shell Company of Australia Ltd. Market introduction was postponed to Monday next February 4 191? at Sykerbie pumps Cairns Gordonvale and nearby areas in Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellkol
Australian National Power Alcohol Coy. Ltd
Shell Company of Australia Ltd
Cairns
Gordonvale
Queensland
Front wheel drive eyed as next step in car design
The article notes growing interest in front wheel drive due to greater body style flexibility and potential suspension benefits. It discusses historical uses from France and early experiments and outlines the main technical challenges such as axle geometry and caster action, while suggesting time may bring solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Walter “Christie
Dieppe
Europe
America
Dark-haired Miss J Wins Cup and Gold at Jury Show
A dark-haired Miss J, daughter of a farmer from Staunton-on-Wye, won the cup and gold medal as champion milker at the Jury Show, defeating the men. A Cornish girl Miss R i Mitchel of Kennyn Prure won the silver medal for best butler chunner in Great Britain.
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J Owes
Staunton-on-Wye
R i Mitchel
Kennyn
Prure
Tully Hospital Grant Seen Underscoring Support
The Tully General Hospital expects an advance subsidy of around 1800 with quarterly payments later in 1928. MP Merc 2, Pease reports the December subsidy near 2000, aiding the hospital opened July last year. Since opening, 8 operations have been performed and about 200 out patients treated, with 15 to 16 in-patients daily.
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Tully General Hospital
Herbert
Merc 2
Pease
Mul
M L. Unwin
Hestas
December bulletin reports Bristol Jupiter engine run on DH 50
Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Ltd records a Bristol Jupiter MIC VI fitted to a DH 50 aircraft built by Qantas. The engine flew 25.472 miles at an average 9 mph (likely 89? mph) before overhaul after nine months and 55 minutes of operation. The aircraft completed its first flights last March and used Shell Spirit and Oil fuels.
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Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Ltd
Australia
Qantas
Shell Spirit
Soap Dangers Spark Hair Shampoo Caution
A historical notice warns against using harmful soaps and ready made shampoos for hair. It extols pure liquid saponified, grease free wash as safer, easier to use with minimal amounts, producing clean, soft, lustrous hair without dandruff.
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Caina
Lnniseail
Studebaker
Canada
Mater
Adelaide
Brishead
H. S. Williams Ltd
Yungaburea
Central
FORD
Amde
England
Britain
Ford Company
Ford Company of Canada
Ford Motor Company of Australia
Cairns Motors Company
Lake Street
TULLY_NEWS
Hospital Grant
CWA
Alhough
C.W.A
Rejeess
Tully
Innisfail
Tuffy
Wood
el Arish
Feluga
Lawson
National Bank of Australasia
Pageties
J. A. T. Renss
Terday
Tein
Bert
Harman Fetugs
Lars
Cardwell
New Zealand
H. Norris
Tully State School
Miss Johns
Midgenoo State School
Ipswich
Brisbane
A. Coyle
Tully Mill
Tabletind
J. Morrie
Tully Pictures
Atherton
Advann
Advant Motor Tyre Hospital
Sheridan Street
Mars of
Cairns Motor Agency CO
Pete Motor Car
Plymouth
THE
National Motor Service
Teemoana
Addi
Tate Falcon
Carvon
Alfred Taylor
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