Motor Vehicles and Transport in Early Europe and Australia
Captain B D K Bagot of Adelaide completed the first regular motor car trip from Adelaide to Darwin with twelve passengers, two cars and two motor trucks, following a strict schedule over nearly six weeks. The article discusses the rise of the internal combustion engine, its impact on transport, tyre maintenance, and the comparative economics of European and American car design, noting coal shortages and the push for affordable, efficient mobility.
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Australia
Melbourne
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Vaan
America
Europe
B.D. K. Bagot
Adelaide
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Darwin
Baget
England
Reme Hana
Louis Coatalen
Romahhy
Marry
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Setember
Cannet
Armoured Motorcycle Outfits Enter Police Fleet
Reports describe New York police testing armored motorcycle sidecars to deter bandits. Indian Chief bikes feature two large bulletproof shields above handlebars and a shielded sidecar, with tests showing bullets fail to pierce the armor. Police plan to post multiple outfits on major routes for day and night patrols while noting related automotive and battery maintenance impacts.
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New York
America
Inflation hints and car tech amid global transport race
A lengthy analysis covers inflation charts for tyres, fuel logistics, and global car design trends. It notes Britain’s coal strength, American engine units, and European versus American design camps, with emphasis on pneumatic versus solid tyres, inflation pressures, maintenance costs, and carburettor adjustment practices.
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