Australian Prosperity Growth Noted by GM Official
General Motors Export Division Vice President M Romely tours General Motors Australia Pty Ltd plants praising progress and heavy investment. The Australian operations assemble thousands of cars, employ many workers, and contribute to local prosperity and purchasing power as the industry expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
M. Romely
General Motors Export Division
New York
General Motors
Austral
Rotars
Axi
Tyres and road surfaces in tyre grip on varying roads
The article discusses how contact area and inflation affect grip on greasy and soft surfaces. It compares solid and balloon tyres, noting tread pattern, pressure distribution, and road conditions influence wear, steering, and traction across weather and road types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlop Co
Ately
Miniature car feats tour world and Africa and Australia
The article details small Austin Seven drivers achieving long distance journeys. It cites Perth to Sydney trips by P W Armstrong and Gumph-Seven, a Welsh teacher driving Cairo to Europe and Asia, and a Cape Town ascent by an Austin vehicle. It notes a puncture as the only damage, plus Porlock Hill climbs in 41 hours 55 minutes by a Singer, and ongoing around the world drive with Miss Gladys Havilland crossing Australia in an Austin.
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Mamier
Perth
Sydney
P. W. Armstrong
Egypt
Europe
Asia
Cairo
Porlock Hill
England
Singer
Capetown
South Africa
VAUXHALL CARS ADVERTISER PLANS NEW SERVICE AREA
Mr V Ebrington announces he has secured the Abbott street premises vacated by National Motors Ltd and will install a service and age for his VAUXHALL dealership. He hires Mr S A Cook to manage service and garage operations with years of experience in General Motors products. Opening anticipated early next week.
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V. Ebrington
National Motors Ltd
Abbott-street
Kington
S.A. Cook
Cook
General Motors
Ebrington
Best Car Dilemma: No Universal Choice Across Nations
The article argues there is no single best car due to differing conditions and personal needs. Vehicle merit changes over time as engineering evolves, making twelve deaths daily from motor accidents in Great Britain and about 200 000 yearly incidents a grim backdrop to ongoing automotive progress.
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Great Britain
Major Segrave Breaks World Motor Speed Record
Major H C D Segrave trimmed the speed record to 231.51 mph at Daytona Beach Florida. The British driver piloted the Napier-Lion powered Golden Arrow over a measured mile with 4 miles for start and stop, achieving a record despite challenging weather and track conditions.
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H. C. D. Segrave
Britain
Segworld
K. Keech
USA
Daytona Beach
Wlorida
Great Britain
Eaiece
J. 5. Irving
W Gs
Segrave
America
Seagraves
Golden Row
Piance
Undertaking & Pheef
Maxichester
Hak
Majore
Malaie SL
Betes
Che der
Lee Bible
Evolution of the Car and its Mechanical Advancements
The article surveys gradual car evolution focusing on lubrication and maintenance upgrades. It notes grease gun improvements, dip sticks, and constant mechanical lubrication as saving trouble. It discusses fuel tank limits on long trips and the need for better fuel planning on four to five hundred mile journeys.
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Ceria
Australian Premier Leaves for England Health Reason
Sydney dispatch says Mr. Bavin departs for England on April 0 due to health, at his expense, planning a four to five month absence. Sir Buttenshaw will act as Premier.
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Sydney
Bavin
England
Sir. Buttenshaw
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