Dirt Track Racing Aims for Stronger Frames and Enclosed Valves
The article notes a growing English dirt track scene mirroring Brooklands speed events with new engine designs and enclosed valve mechanisms. It discusses stronger frames and forks, improved valve gear, reduced weight, and wheel specifications for 500 cc racers, including wheelbase and tire types, to better handle rough dirt surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklands
Astralon
England
Hivans of
Fees
Piewectines
Theiape England
Ibid Pew Sport
Wonderful family cough remedy recipe ad
An advertisement promotes a concentrated Heenso remedy sold for two shillings. By mixing with sweetened water it supposedly yields eight bottles of chest and throat remedy. The claim states it soothes sore throat eases the chest and banishes coughs and colds quickly.
Mancherster Tourist Reports Viper Under Seat
A Manchester tourist feared an encounter with a yard long viper lurking under a seat near his ear. He described a shocking close call and his quick away from the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Practical Car Maintenance Tips From An Old Manual
The article offers do it yourself advice for Model T era repairs. It covers securing brake rod knuckles against mud and wear with a linen wrap, adapting a Ford gudgeon-pin to fashion a jet key for the carburetor, and attaching cables to spark plugs using a brass screw eye for quick, field friendly fixes.
Tips for Schrader valve stem and tire maintenance
The article explains securing valve nuts with a plain washer to prevent thread damage on wooden rims and using a short steel rod in the valve cap to avoid plier use during testing. It also suggests using a mirror to inspect hidden car areas, recommending large advertisement mirrors from garages, and cautions about keeping coil contacts aligned to prevent electrical faults and save time.
Curing a note on car leaks and hand protection
Practical repairs and safety tips for old cars. Advice covers sealing radiator leaks with adhesive tape, testing radiator bolts, using sawdust to absorb oil, and hand protection with gloves. Also notes on cleaning ceder polish for panels and remedies for leaking petrol unions and valve caps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glover
Pearson’s Sydney Melbourne record finally surpassed by rivals
The long standing Sydney to Melbourne cycling mark held by E. A. Pearson is shattered as T Cecil rides Melbourne to Sydney in 48 hours 48 minutes 30 seconds and G McLeod follows with 47 hours 46 minutes 20 seconds. McLeod, 30, rode an Ixion on Dunlop tyres and had no sleep, finishing strongly despite feeding issues. Pearson’s era of 40 hours is cited, with pace and road conditions described, and the new mark noted as 6 of 7 hours faster overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Pearson
Sydney
Melbourne
Queensland
T. Cecil
Pearwen
Cecil
G. McLoul
Winge
Albury
New South Wales
McLeod
JY Howra
EF. A. Pearson
Teddy” Pearson
Ster
Capital
Pearson
Tagghtoe
Nicer
Grodagai
Seymour
G. G. White
Ula
Ike
Dunlop
cLeod
Dunlop makes giant tyres for Beardmore Inflexible aircraft
The Beardmore Inflexible, the world’s largest aeroplane, required a new wheel design due to excessive size. Dunlop produced colossal tyres and landing wheels with a breaking load over 48 tons. The aircraft features a 150 foot wingspan, 18 foot height, three 650 hp engines, and weighs 15 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlop Rubber Co
England
Beardmore
Fat Dunlop
Iun
Kingsford Smith
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Dodge Brothers Victory
Dodge Brothers
Victory
Ballees Tyree
Brisbane
H. S. Williams Ltd
Austral Motors Limited
Brisbane and
Townsville
Texaco
Texas Company
Texas Company (Australasia) Ltd
Beenches In
Texaco Motor ¢ Oil
Renal
FORD
Return Mail Service
Rae
A&e Tilse
Een
Seus Pepi
Queene
Elphinestone's Ltd
Bribbane
Laval Desire
Williams Ltd
Studebekers Erskine
Deyds
Kraght
Alfred Taylor Ltd
Ty Giicull
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