Tyre Wear Warnings and the Modern Motor Vehicle
A vintage discussion on tyre wear highlights how tire quality and careful maintenance extend life. It notes that modern pneumatic tyres offer greater efficiency, but improper driving, sudden starts, and neglect of minor cuts can accelerate wear and risk damage. It also warns operators to inspect for cuts, water ingress, and fabric damage to avoid costly failures and downtime in delivery services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomer
Venice
Ces
Sateiul Ass
Cape
Perhays
Edsel Ford Predicts Model A Production Rise
Edsel Ford, president of the Ford Motor Co, told U S dealers that about 39,000 Model A Fords could be produced before major changes. He stressed ongoing improvements without abrupt model swaps and confidence in future expansion, while acknowledging depreciation concerns raised by Ford Australia Pty Ltd. Lamb noted annual model changes affect owner investments, while Ford aims to keep Model A up to date without drastic changes.
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Ford
USA
Edsel Ford
Feed Motor Company
Bette
Motor Tralia Pty. Ltd
Lamb
Goodyear Opens Argentina Tire Plant as Global Reach Expands
Eight short blasts from Grano factory siren mark Goodyear’s opening of a tire plant in Buenos Aires, part of a global expansion that includes three U S plants, two in Canada, and one each in Australia and Argentina. The company emphasizes local procurement and employment as it notes high capacity for tyres and tubes and strong Australian preference for Goodyear products.
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Grano
Goodyear
Eld
Buenos Aires
Argentine Republic
USA
Canada
Grand
Australia
Copany
Granville
Recer Iy
Organisa- Monimach
Commonwealth of Yas St
King Pin Tilt Or Caster Effect On Front Axle
An historical note explains front axle king pin tilt to create caster, keeping contact with the road and aiding wheel return to straight ahead after turns. It discusses buckling risks if misadjusted, effects of sand or mud, and differences between front axle springs and conventional sprigs on steering behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarn Sr Corriers
Fon Alter Arniue & Corner
Inetfmen ii
Mechanical Horse Demonstration For Railway Goods
The London Midland and Scottish Railway showcased a three wheeled tractor dubbed a mechanical horse designed by J Shearman and built by Karrier Motor Limited. It can attach to existing road vehicles, reduces maintenance and fuel costs, and promises to replace horses in yards and stations with trials showing it can do the work of two horses at a quarter more cost. Further large scale experiments are planned as rail firms consider substituting for horse drawn vehicles amid traffic and congestion concerns.
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London Midand and Scottish Railway Co
J. Shearman
Karrier Motor Limited
Ama
Horace
London
Manchester
England
New English Road Traffic Act Affects Foreign Drivers
The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland reports England's Road Traffic Act requiring foreign motorists touring in Britain to hold an International Travelling Pass or obtain a driving license issued by the Automobile Association of Great Britain. Applicants must sign a declaration denying any mental or physical impairment. The act allows issuance of foreign insurance certificates and sets no driving competence examination, with a requirement to display British car plates at 23 yards.
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Royal Automobile Uni
Queensland
England
Drrilleyne
Cat
Automobile Associaton
Great Britain
Tom
Bien Halle
Stermit
Fragmentary entry on visiting visa and exemptions
The text appears to describe a visitor visa with exemptions and mentions a secretary and letters of introduction. It is incomplete, with garbled phrasing and unclear names or dates.
Perjane and Notable Figures Appear in Maurice Chevalier Tease
The report mentions Maurice Chevalier with appearances by Jackson Enaanugg and American ecco, alongside Mistinguett hailed as queen of French revues. Romald Ken nedy, Elsie Janieeth, London stage star, and Jesse J. Lasky, vice president, are noted in connection with performances and appearances.
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Perjane
Suost Ifleevce
Maurice Chevalier
Jackson
Wean Prene
Ecco
Arte Sicer
Mistinguett
Romald Kennedy
Elsie Janie
Eth
London
Hella
Tuner
Lea
Jesse J. Lasky
Ampunt
Loading Courte Disaster Warns of Overload Risks
A damaged OCR note warns that overloaded freight cars cause frequent breakdowns and high upkeep costs. It stresses that exceeding maximum design weight leads to deformation and stress, threatening future run failures and costly repairs.
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Ifamaport
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Loral, Dealen
Vrei
Doresy el
Brisbane
de Setu
Terric
Brihane
H. S. Williams Ltd
Cairns and
Yungaburra
Stradehore Motors Limited
Advance and
Boundary Streets
Brinbane
Tyre
Alance
Reed Prices
Chaim
Ines Oy
BSA
Chama
P.O
Eddleston
Lake Smeet
Cairns
MacKay 'S
Necheg
Shields Streetedith Street
Innisfail
Progress OF Goodyear
Willys
Willys-Knight
E. GE Eager &,S Son. Ltd
Aeithe Vis
Suhh
Elphinstones Bans & Tower
Rex
Wervice
Scart Street
Townsville
Ireland & Daniel, Gaiens and
Tableland
Fitz
Sue Kill
Blo
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