Cycling and motoring notes on postwar auto boom
A long discussion on American car price drops and auto industry growth, with fears of output cuts, bank credit tightening, and material shortages. Mentions 1919 car production 1,974,000 versus 569,000 in 1914, and steel, glass, rubber, and cotton uses. Also reports on the Antwerp Olympic road race results and a broad look at reversing techniques in driving, urging improved driver training and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Automobile Works
New York
Acetylene and electric car power compare in South Australia
Discussion on filtered gas, flame safety, and home generators contrasts acetylene independence with electric systems. The Dunlop road race from Parra to Prospect, 108 miles, highlights top speeds, winners, and records with H. G. Read taking handicap victory in 26 minutes 26 seconds and D. Kirkham holding the 1812 course record at 4 hours 40 minutes 18 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinen
Parra
Prospect
South Australia
H. G. Read
A. Paine
S. Low
T. Robonoun
D. Kirkham
Dermax Skin Clearer Ad Claims Quick Freckle Fade
An advertisement touts Dermax as a rare discovery to make aged freckled brown sallow and tan skin appear clear young and fresh. It promises freckles vanish in a week big brown spots fade in a fortnight with continued use for a delightful clear fair complexion. Sold by W I Green Ltd chemists Cairns and branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Green Ltd
Cairns
Plearo Im Cattle Vaccine Offer Urges Quick Action
An old text urges cattle owners to vaccinate against plearo and argues delaying could cause outbreaks. It touts a vaccine price of 1s per dose and claims 2000 head inoculation for £40, noting lead times and remote northern Queensland delivery, with contact details for J. P. Cus nce and Donald Ross & dn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
J.P. Cusek
J. P
Weter
Donald RO Moss
Dno
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Overland
E. G. Eager & Son Ltd
Clark & CO
A. Villiers
Vatcan Foundry and Engineering Works
Tron and Frais Founerz, Blacksm'111s
Bollermaeels Cairns
Lwer B. Met
Vulcan Foundry & Engineering Works
Ata
Sheraton
Bilto
Bedatead
Furmituf Moertm
A. J. Draper Ltd
Spence Street
Cairie
Severin Street
Eer Uy
Veta
Olympi
Antwerp
H. Stenquish
Sweden
Representatves
H. Kaltenbrun
South Africa
Fo Canteloube
France
W. H. Genders
Belgium
Thas
Klepalo
Warfeba
Trail & Winstone’s
BOK No
Tableland. CO. Operative & Bacon CO
Factores
Golden Grove
Malanda
Albion Ice Works
Sheridan Street
A. Dan
Mercer
Draper
Babinda
Fableland
Wales
Ween
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