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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1928

Page

6

Austro Australasia enduranc e race report from France

The article describes the Tour of an endurance race from Vira Caen to the mountains with Australasian and New Zealand teams. It notes stages across hills at high altitude, the demanding route over 1000 miles, and the challenge of navigation and stamina. It contrasts Continental teams with a smaller Australasian squad and highlights the event’s tough mountain sections and daily stage changes.

Bransath Bart Bevan Sanday France New Zealand Nilex Eland Intery Wien Sak Miles Endurancs Ane San Avatrana New

Fine appearance of Wisconsin Ford models described

A reader notes the refined look of the Ford car line with steel bodies finished in lacquer and balloon tires. The silhouette resembles the Lincoln and highlights new styling details such as full crown fenders nickel headlamps and protective bumper features.

Ford Lincoln Ateol Apuke

Rexona the King of all Ointments featured in ad

An antique advertisement proclaims Rexona as the king of ointments for all sores cuts and wounds. It markets the product as a universal healer with grand claims and dramatic terminology.

Rexona Alan Lege

Amazing incident in central Australia sickens witnesses

An incident near central Australia involving a man from Adelaide and a planned tour to Darwin is described. Details mention a crime or mishap, a suspect, and travel plans with tours from Adelaide to Darwin and to Barron Creek. The report notes investigation and potential legal action, with tour costs and dates given, and mentions Hooking Company in Adelaide.

Australia Hillens Alice Syietias Gary Cimuretive Biwneh Darwin Adelaide Jilly Studebaker Salona Hindley-street Adelaide-Barron Creek

Aerial Film of the Southern Cross Flight Captured

A high speed nose dive filming the Southern Cross in Brisbane by a Wheed plane crew produced rare aerial footage. Cameraman kept steadicam on the aircraft as it banked toward the aerodrome at 180 mph. The stunt proved dangerous but successful, delivering exclusive footage while the Verano News aired the film in Sydney that night.

Brisbane Fara Fran Lie Taramonit Tvshia Southern Cross FBI Verano Sydney Lane Si Ely Tia

Klmbing Kurrajon Heights Report Puzzling Details

A garbled June report describes Norma driving a Studebaker Commander on Kurrajong Heights with Goodyear tires. Wizard Smith notes unclear factors from the tire tread and a corner incident, though the exact sequence remains uncertain.

Norma Studebaker Goodyear Fama Heights Ti der Nit Wizard Smith

Whippet Petrol Test Reports Record NSW Mileage

A Whippet car from the Serve Motor Co of Wares underwent a long distance fuel and vacuum test in New South Wales. The vehicle covered 317 miles on a full petrol load with sealed gauges checked by Sydney officials. The test, observed by motoring press, faced some measurement disruption during the run.

New South Wales Serve Motor Co Wares Cal Wadeboukes Sydney Lee Murray Sydney Tally Telegraph Pie Jabmennt Wen Wagua

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