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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1930
Page
5
When motor vehicles first arrived in Australia the customs duty rate set 00 the vehicle plus 30 percent on the value of the power unit. The high duty caused controversy, and in 1900 authorities reclassified motor vehicles under vehicles not otherwise classified, subject to an ad valorem duty of 25 percent.
The New Zealand government values publicity from the world speed record attempt on Segrave's 231 mph design. Norman Smith plans to attempt Segrave’s figures early next year on an Australian built chassis with a Rolls Royce power unit loaned by Britain.
Cultivation proceeds on 17,000 acres in Arizona as Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company converts desert land into a cotton plantation. President P W Litchfield notes aims for 5,500 bales this year, with long staple cotton prized for tyres. The project features mechanized farming, alfalfa and grain crops, 400 staff, 2,000 workers in peak season, 150 miles of roads, and a “Wigwam” guest lodge for executives.
In a chaotic wartime setting a driver near a wrecked vehicle encounters a Ford with a nearby operator. The chase ends as the spring and refit to the Ford are completed. The clock shows 41 minutes from start to finish.
The article notes testing many devices for steering and control with a focus on radius rods as essential. It highlights radio rods as a standout feature in Ford cars and credits the new acting shock absorbers for the car's reputation of a “safe feeling” at all speeds on rough roads.
The article notes cars today show smooth silent engines and quiet rear axles, with many models meeting comfort needs. It highlights limited gear boxes in some cars, and mentions a French car offering four silent gears, suggesting future refinement hinges on widespread quiet gearboxes for desirable motoring.
An account of one of America's first road races held on a 50 mile course in 1990 with electric, petrol, and steam cars. A. L. Ricker's electric car led at the start and finished not fastest. S. T. Davis drove a Stanley steam car to the outward best time but finished second after a water refill delay. The winning petrol car completed the event in 2 hours 30 minutes. the top machine weighed about 2,500 pounds and was built for speed.
New York testimony to the Interstate Commerce Commission shows motor transport undermining railway areas in Australasia and the United States. AP Russell of the New Haven and Hartford Railway cites substituting motor transport at 15 pence per mile where rail costs fail to justify 7/3 per mile, expanding operations and shaping public service.
Sperd competes in a long distance road and track event, navigating challenging routes and finish positions amid strong field. Eaters ey noted in coverage.
An Innisfail council meeting sparked a heated discussion as ratepayers argued over repairing long neglected steps outside the town hall. Frank Byrne offered to pay half, seeking council confirmation. the council reportedly favored abating the nuisance if repairs were not funded, while critics challenged the handling and warned of risks from the embankment and precipice near the police station.
September 3 report from England covers Amps and network details as Samuel A informs on railway and aviation links. Officials discuss policy shifts and projected costs affecting public services and consumer rates.
A mangled report from Hong Kong on September 3 suggests a German national was detained by local authorities and paraded through streets before being imprisoned. The piece hints at diplomatic friction and concerns for German traders in interior districts, though the exact details are unclear.
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