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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
5
The article discusses a large number of motor cars and widespread transportation issues. It notes extensive car counts and mentions efforts to address traffic and transit problems across various areas and communities.
An early promotional release outlines Ford motor vehicles and advertising plans. It notes May 1 as a key date and mentions showings in multiple regions with dealer tests in Australia and broader rollout signals. The text stresses quality standards and anticipated market reception.
The 23 year old Hiewan Reed from California set a remarkable one mile track record at the Wisconsin course. He lost control after a crash clearing the fence but survived the wreck with minor injuries, drawing praise from race officials and fans.
Announcement from Raney Rod enhancing service to lower fares to 15 shillings single. Further details available from the backing agents HIDES MOTEL, PITTARD DIACK & CO, ANGUS McDONALD, TRAIL and WINSTONE, Ge donvale.
The piece outlines how improper inflation and load affect tyre wear. Temperature and wheel diameter influence wear rates, with higher temps and underinflated tyres increasing wear. It discusses how smaller wheels alter contact and braking dynamics, and warns about improper braking and wheel adjustment accelerating wear and potential damage.
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