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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 23, 1928

Page

5

Australian Record Run Sets New Lake Bed 24 Hour Mark

Veteran speed driver in a Studebaker Commander with Goodyear tires shattered the Australian 24 hour record on a dry lake bed at Lake Perkecbill Western Australia. The car covered 1700 miles at an average speed near 70 mph while Norman Smith credited Goodyear tires for the car's consistency despite weather and track conditions.

Morro Sonth Studebaker Commanider Cioedwear Bellow Norman Smith Goodyear Vrea Smith Studebaker Goodyear

Reckless Carriage Driver Charged After Collision

A British lawyer describes a deadly carriage accident caused by a riderless horse and a driver unable to control the team. The crash prompted debate over the era’s rapid mass production and increased speed in urban transport.

Weiter Bret Jinade Melis Eliessid Tiimechio Wats

Christmas Party Draws Over 10000 Local Children

A chaotic Christmas event drew more than ten thousand children to a festive gathering in Akram China USA. Santa Claus greeted attendees while a military display and aerial demonstration entertained the crowd.

Santa Claws Hoedeear Tyre Akram Chine USA Meech Akron Wtvel Contera Ebarie Voltts

Dodge Brothers Builds 2,000,000th Car in 12 Years

Detroit November 3 1920 Dodge Brothers celebrated delivering the 2 000 000th car No 2000000 a standard four cylinder leather upholstered sedan. The event featured longtime employee Al Livertere driving the car to the dock with executives including President E G Wilmer and vice presidents. An industry mileage estimate equates the fleet to 600 000 trips to the moon and back. October orders for Graham Brothers trucks and coach bodies set a monthly record at 6 212 units totaling about 21 500 000 dollars.

Detroit Tel Aon Doge Montis John and Horace Dodge W. L. Eaton Seattle Pieler Eota Wilmer i Dalee Brothers Jaomtei Alsis Patel Motor Cor Saite En Ate Dodwe Brothers Mer Willmer Alinverst Phodpe Brothers Dodge John Ao Meing Deder Brothers Honrist al Livertere Lill Wolkefer AY Andrich Otto Craul Ae Padge Brothers Dodger Brothers Earth Moon New York City San Francisco Indianapolis Graham Brothers Dodge Brothers Ene

Lager A Highly Beneficial Drink for Summer Months

Samuel Allen and Sone Ligited, Agente, promote Lager as a refreshing summer beverage. The note highlights its benefits and suitability for hot weather, urging readers to choose Lager for hydration and enjoyment during warm days.

Samuel Allen and Sone

Social notes and local sports at St Patrick’s Day event

The column records social happenings and sports presence for St Patrick’s Day, noting gatherings, arrangements, and attendance. It mentions Misses and Mrs figures, local figures like Mr Lowery and Mr Stewart, and visitors to the area, with focus on community events and celebrations.

Kietwry St Patrick's Emily Mors Lowery Tee Manel Stewart Stati Onal Othe Iain Ee Ee Pets Sealtara Lota Syie Ff Raessinussen Aecarapuurt Nor Atgeliter Kathleen Malioita Simoes Cains Deiriic

General Bellender Ker Notes Civil Strife Amid March Debates

March reports describe General Bellender Ker observing a tense meeting where party lines hardened. Unclear transcripts reference leaders and factions, with mentions of rivers, workshops, and a political turn toward reform.

Amity volunteers attend meeting with Canberra officials

In a community post, Amity volunteers and several named attendees listed included FP Rietincon, Miroru, Viteses, Survareen, Petersen, Novacevici, Burke, Gteristhsen, and Mase from Peet. The note mentions plans relating to Miss Mo Starshell and a visit to Canberra.

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