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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 25, 1929

Page

4

Warramdbc col race road appeal upholds WA champion

An appeal against the Warramdbc motor race outcome was heard in Vietanan Wheelaen. The LV We stewards upheld the decision awarding the race to the Western Australia champion after ruling that competitors must not provide refreshments to passengers aboard motor vehicles. The appeal by H Opper man, placed second and later disqualified, awaits hearing. the amended prize list will be issued once resolved.

League Vietanan Wheelaen Caphull Mo Mars Warrimans Australia Terdrian Euler Marhall Tratoters Anit Marstall LVW LV W. Appeal Board WA Champon H. Opperman Nicholson

Royal Automobile Club notice on driving documents and delays

A garbled notice from the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland discusses required documents for motorists visiting other states. It warns drivers to carry a registration certificate and driving license, notes possible delays due to verification with local offices and traffic headquarters, and mentions potential lodging costs for wingram-related procedures.

Motors smash records on 10000 mile Australian ride

Bexley NSW riders F Smith and Bowers completed a 10000 mile circumnavigation of Australia in 78 days 20 hours 15 minutes on a Harley Davidson with Goodyear tyres. They faced rough roads remote stations petrol shortages police fines and bushfire smoke as they crossed from Sydney to Darwin and on to Perth before returning, finishing well ahead of prior times.

Bexley Sydney G.P.O Australia F. Smith Bowers Brisbane Longreach Theey Joncurry Camoondah Northern Territory Amédowdah Newcastle Waters Brunnette Downs Daley Waters Darewin Katherine Darwin Sidney Wave Hill Hall's Creek Nicholson Station West Australia Fitzroy Crossing Fitzroy River Broome Perth Adelaide Smith and Bower

White lines appear RACQ commends idea

Gratification is expressed by RACQ at the appearance in Stanley Street and Grey Street Brisbane of white lines as guides to traffic. Marked with a special machine and paint sought under the City Council notice. The lines, tested in wet weather, resisted washing out, suggesting suitable road paint. The council is expected to extend the marking to safety zones after recent rain washed out other lines.

Stanley-street Grey-street Brisbane Trafic RACQ Ines

Weekend Storm Strikes Brisbane Drivers Warned

A Brisbane storm Saturday afternoon trapped motorists as heavy rain soaked districts. Many left resorts early but others faced trouble with wet ignition wires and stalled cars. RACY patrols on all routes reported a hectic shift assisting stranded drivers and navigating the downpour.

Brisbane Traublr

Motor Transport Demonstrates Fat Cattle Move Across WA

An experiment shows fat cattle moved by motor truck over 354 miles from Northern Australia to a railhead in Western Australia in 38 hours, then 6x miles by rail to Perth markets, netting about £17 4s per head. Two motor trucks with eight cattle per trailer carried 16 per load, arriving fresh and well, proving long distance hauls can succeed despite poor roads.

West Australia Perth Northern Australia West Austala Roy Hill Pastoral Co F. B.S. Falkiner New South Wales

The New Ford A World Beater of Value and Comfort

A detailed contemporary review extols the New Ford sport coupe for value and comfort. It highlights fuel economy, 40 horsepower engine, simple carburetion, strong steel forgings, welded construction, large steering wheel, and advanced shock absorbers. The article notes smooth performance in rough city streets and practical features like a roomy interior and a rear dickey seat for two.

Lis Copenhagen K. Rees Cairns Motors Company Ford Dickey Fem Fis Lainie Matots

Mt Isa miners praised for fine working conditions

Ines Powansville reports that during Arbitration Court sessions a Brisbane wire representative complained of Mt Isa mine conditions. Mr W Shmstan said witnesses should see for themselves, noting he had just returned from the field and had never seen better conditions. He claimed conditions were superior to those at any other mining company.

Powansville Arbitration Court Brisbane Mt. Esa W . Shmstan Thy Afl

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