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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1925
Page
4
A report on a Royal Automobile Club of Australia one day trial to Mount Kurrajong details high petrol mileages, winners in light and heavy classes, and notes on engines running better at night. It also offers tire care tips for punctures and improvised road repair methods.
The piece argues for home visit car service and notes a push for automatic ignition advance. It cites driver technique, hand brake position, and safe coasting while highlighting benefits of automatic systems for efficiency and reducing engine stress. It also warns about speedometer inaccuracies and road-safety cautions.
The text notes that pulley diameter changes with belt wear, making V grooves less accurate. It argues that many car makers now use a positive gearing system built into the gearbox to drive the speedometer, claiming it is by far the best method for reliability.
The article urges motorists to transform home garages from mere parking spaces into well stocked workspaces. It lists 97 essential supplies for simple car maintenance and urges readers to equip their garages with tools, extra parts, and reliable dealer support to reduce trips and extend car life.
Eager and Son report a 12 month guarantee on Triplex springs for Overland models 41 and 91. They credit vanadium steel changes for reduced breakages and promise free replacement of any spring failures within the year after delivery.
A new spark indicator replaces the old lever on the steering wheel to regulate timing with engine speed, adding convenience and safety. The lighting central is now at the fingertips and the driver can operate without taking eyes off the road, marking a step in zero manufacturing progress.
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