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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1930
Page
4
A Buenos Aires based transport firm announces a capital of £9,000,000 to import up to 500 motor trucks and trailers for lease to carriers and private users. The fleet aims to begin operations in Argentina this year to move crops and wood chips, cutting transport costs and boosting domestic industry.
A fragment notes a crowd or tally with a figure around two hundred and a reference to Ausra 2. The brief hints at an event or tally but lacks clear context or names to identify. Further readable details are needed to define the event, participants, and exact location.
A guide for seasonal petrol system care. It stresses cleaning the petrol tank, removing scale and water, draining and filtering fuel through leather, and cleaning the vacuum tank and carburetor components to prevent fouling and ensure reliable operation during extended use.
A fragmented note discusses new piston rings and timing for fitting. It mentions signs of piston slap and cylinder contact, suggesting wear patterns and reasons to replace rings. The text is garbled but centers on installation timing and potential engine wear indicators.
A fragmentary text discusses lubrication importance for machinery and safe car door operation. It notes periodic attention to maintenance, mentions doors closing quietly and securely, and warns against soiling passengers during entry and exit. The passage includes unclear phrases and stray references, but centers on upkeep and safety.
A historic discussion argues motorists fund road development through taxes and duties while noting that cars cause wear but trucks contribute more damage. It claims motorists paid millions for roads in 1929 and estimates annual car owner taxes around £18, with road improvement benefits outweighing wear costs across Commonwealth projects.
A rigorous test in Melbourne, supervised by the Chamber of Automotive Industries and the Motor Users Association, compared 30 cwt Chevrolet light trucks in stock form. Vehicles, many with over 14 000 miles, ran at 15 mph on a challenging route to prove everyday practicality and fuel economy.
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