Aliens Convicted at Malanda Court
Arthur Dobter pleaded guilty before Mr KOO Byrne Police Magistrate in Malanda to contravening the National Security Act by failing to report as an aliens registration officer required. The court heard he had moved and failed to attend, with a fine of £0 15s 0d and £2 12s 6d costs imposed, plus fourteen days imprisonment in default. The case highlighted the war time need for strict alien movement reporting.
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Malanda
Arthur Dobter
Mr Koo
Byrne
Police
Magetrala
Toman
Tee Alftene Regiveraton
Ee Bn Fis
Bo Winten Malanda
John Danek Keeoe Offeer
Aliens Forfeit Registration Convicted In Local Court
Norman Herece Edward Lachey officer in charge of the college at Yungebure and an Aliens hogintretles offer proceeds against Nickfor Peter Homenko charged with contravention of the National Berul Aliens garnet Regulations. Homenko failed to register. he pleaded guilty. Lang stated Homenko arrived in Australia in 1918 from Russia, worked in railway construction, then settled on a Tableland farm. The defendant was convicted and fined with default imprisonment.
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Norman Herece
Edward Lachey
Yungebure
Hogintretles
Arainet
Nickfor
Peter Homenko
Allen
LL Winten
Malanda
A. J. Lang
Lane
Australia
Flo
Fang
Bnei
Ben
Australia faces petrol rationing impact on private motoring
A historical note explains that Australia will implement new petrol rationing, with private motoring still seen as essential. It argues wartime driving remains patriotic, notes broader economic effects, and cites figures on vehicle ownership, government revenue, and the need to maximize miles per gallon while keeping services and essential transport operating.
Record-breaking drive by Ab Jenkins on Bonneville salt flats
Ab Jenkins and relief driver C Berger shattered multiple world motor records during a 24 hour attempt on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Averaging 161.13 mph for 24 hours, they reached 2042 miles in 12 hours and 3000 miles at 165.61 mph, with a Mormon Meteor Deusenberg special. Jenkins, 49, set 21 new records despite poor track conditions and circuit switches.
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Balt Lake City
Newb USA
America
Ab. Jenkins
Bonneville Balt Flats
Jenkins
C. Berger
Su Jmilen
Jenking Wee
Jong Tam
Dynamometer Fuels Modern Auto Testing On Workshop Floor
The dynamometer, a key instrument in the up to date motor service house, duplicates road conditions on a workshop floor. Illuminated dials let motorists see test steps while tests run from 10 to 40 mph. Fuel use, tractive effort, braking balance, acceleration, and tire traction are all measured and recorded to pinpoint car inefficiency and necessary repairs.
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Srvice
Feminine Influence in Motor Trade and Driving Trends
The article notes the rising role of women as drivers and buyers in the automobile market. It cites statistics from the United States showing women holding about 4 percent of licenses, with 12,000,000 women owning licenses and roughly one third of all drivers. It argues the car’s ease of handling and housewife time allocation boost women's prominence in the auto industry.
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Australia
U.S
U.S.A
Americas
Crude Oil Reserves Draw Massive Global Attention
A fragmented passage describes vast crude oil reserves and the global impact of extraction. It notes enormous output figures and concerns over the economic and environmental effects of rapid development.
Armament Drives Lead U.S. Motor Giants into War Contracts
Chrysler secures a 17.83 million pound contract to build tanks for the United States and Britain, with government funding for plant and equipment. General Motors to run another major tank plant financed by the U.S. government. Henry Ford to produce 4000 Pratt and Whitney air cooled engines for wartime use and Packard to manufacture 9000 Rolls Royce aero engines. About 14,000 workers will be employed with monthly Rolls Royce engine output expected to 850 units within six months of plant operation early 1941. Despite this war work, leaders expect no impact on civilian vehicle production.
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America
U.S.A
Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler
General Motors
Henry Ford
Packard Motor Co
Great Britain
Rolls-Royce
Motor Vehicle Production Across Nations in 1938 39
World motor vehicle output rose slightly in 1938 to 4 770 170 units with the United States and Canada accounting for 78 percent. US production included 1 808 708 passenger cars and 710 406 trucks and buses, while Canada produced 108 380 passenger cars and 47 057 trucks and buses. Europe shows war material influence in 1939 totals, with most nations down except Japan. Germany reports 143 600 passenger cars and 76 600 trucks and buses in early 1939. Italy’s 1938 passenger car output is about 55 000 with 9 100 buses and track units. Japan’s 1939 domestic car output reaches 300 cars and 18 39 trucks and buses, aided by expanded plants and efficiency gains boosting truck production.
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United States
Canada
Sweden
Japan
Germany
Italy
Nitsen
Toveda
Insulated high-tension spark plug hailed as major advance
A new high-tension insulated spark plug modeled on power line insulators promises longer life and better resistance to dirt and moisture. The fluted porcelain sleeve, dubbed with Petticoats, reduces leakage and short circuits, enabling longer distances between cleanings and greater reliability in high compression engines.
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America
Stronger Glass for Car Rear Windows Explained
The article describes heat treated rear window glass used in latest model cars. Cooling creates tension in outer fibers and compression inside, boosting impact strength. If struck by sharp objects the glass can shatter into thousands of pieces. A mottled checker pattern may appear due to uneven cooling but does not impair vision.
North American car production rises in first half of 1940
Both the United States and Canada show a sizable 24 percent gain in automobile output for the first six months of 1940. U S sales reach 2,027,430 and Canada produces 110,912 vehicles as export demand wanes amid wartime conditions. The Dominion’s output grows despite Empire war efforts and the anticipated U S defense program may require up to 400,000 fewer cars annually.
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U.S.A
Canada
Ars
USA
New Petrol Vent System Cuts Wastage And Fire Risk
A new vent alarm system for petrol tanks allows full pump capacity filling by venting pressure and whistling until the tank is full. It promises reduced splash loss of 0.5 to 1 percent, less evaporation, and lower fire hazards by enabling safer, complete filling and halting at the vent bottom.
Water injection in engines eyed for future use
A discussion on the potential of water injection to smooth engine detonations notes early failures but cites English expert L Mantel predicting renewed study. Tests show modest gains in mean effective pressure with high compression engines, yet high water flow and practical limits curb current automotive use.
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L. Mantell
Mantel
M.c.p
Double D Eucalyptus Flu Treatment Claims
An advertorial style note touts Double D Eucalyptus as a cure for flu and cold germs. It promises rapid relief by applying drops to the chest and back and inhaling drops in hot water, claiming internal and external attack on germs. It references high sales and a product line with various labeled variants.
Local meeting forms sub committee for district canvass
Last Tuesday September 4 Mr Ledlie with kiesers Hold coft Hood and Campbell held a meeting at Ravyenshoe to form a six person sub committee led by McAlister. They planned week long canvass to appeal to business and farmers, with Oswald as treasurer and six members including Ford and Hill. On September 30 a further meeting showed £911 raised, forwarded to Merherton Shire Council, after a £50 direct Brisbane cheque, totaling £161 for No 4 Division.
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Ledlie
Kiesers
Holdcoft
Hood
Campbell
Ravyenshoe
Messrs
McAlister
Wen
Oswald
Voper
Topp
Mesdames Ford
Hill
Merherton Shire
Ewat ‘O
Brisbane
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A. J. Draper Pty. Ltd
Abbott-Streat
Cairne
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Atherton
Simmonds
Commonwealth
Eaet
Dunlop
Nthe Beeates
Armament Works
Motor Vehicle Production
North American Car Production
Vale Reser
Ibregg
PHIPSON #& COMPANY (PTY) LTD
Clarence Street
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