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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1928
Page
5
The passage discusses optimal placement of gauges and indicators in a car to aid the driver. It notes that easy sight lines reduce trouble and that many gauges lack useful placement, risking missed warnings and unnecessary distraction while driving.
The piece notes converting touring cars to new saloon models with modern body building plants. It mentions owners of vehicles would be pleased to see modernized touring car bodies and updated saloon styling becoming available through factories and suppliers.
An unclear report notes a Tasmanian field event and a driver named Surman, with mentions of a speed record at 12 miles per hour and an average M7 mph. It references a Studebaker racer, Fremantle, and Melour with various cryptic phrases about miles and hours.
A garbled report describes a racing event with mention of Pineky ie and Victoria. It notes a winner in a toad race tied to a historic wheel race, with second and third place finishers and timing around seven hours. The fragmented text also references Dr dap Utes and a veteran amateur participant Lamb.
Hermes Paint, a world renowned brand, seeks Allen and Sona to expand distribution. The firm announces appointment of the two agents to lead regional sales and brand representation.
Report of Ak fa Vale Club performance on a midweek Mit Victoria to Ashfield meet with new marks before a wide audience. Times show L Meredith of England clocking 2 hours 6 minutes 2 seconds in a 109 mile event and C Marshall of England completing 6 hours 31 minutes 33 seconds in another long distance.
The report notes a 10 percent rise in commercial vehicle use and a 7 percent gain in passenger cars. Total world production reaches about 29,700,000 vehicles. France leads with Citroen producing 8,000 vehicles, Peugeot 14,000, and Renault also increasing output. England shows Morris with 10,000 and other firms around 33,000. Germany sees Opel as a top producer.
The London Daily Graphic reports a German Admiralty experiment reconstructing a warship for wireless control. A Zeebruggen vessel was towed and tested with wireless steering at varying speeds, claiming full control and potential future use in naval warfare.
The Pink City of Jaipur is portrayed as a regulated layout with wide avenues, picturesque walls, and notable sights like the Maharajah’s Palace and Albert Hall. Reflections on architecture, gardens, markets, and cultural centers highlight planned urban design and artistic achievements of the region.
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