Stewarts and associates eye speed record at Daytona and New Zealand
The article notes Stewarts and associates unveiling the first rivet in the Bred H Stewart frame for a top speed attempt by Wizard Smyth to surpass Henry Seagrave's record at Daytona Beach. It mentions Ninety Mile Beach, New Zealand as another venue, with many officials including Lord Algor of Sodus and S. Lands presiding over local motors groups. The Campbell designed car by Deas Hark and the British government loan are cited, as Smyth plans a run aiming at 148.6 mph in New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewars An
Mieiner
Wales
A Bewley
H Stewart
Smitth
Henry Seagrave
Daytona Beach
Csa
Wierd” Smyth
Ninety Mile Beach
New Zealant
Jaincey
Sydney
Tani
Wisard ™ Smith
Ugg
Spicih
Musil
Kar Tar
New Zealaml
Tyre Life and Inflation Principles for Motorists
The article notes drivers often exceed 12 000 to 15 000 miles on a single tyre set and stresses maintenance boosts life. It urges correct inflation using a low pressure gauge and weekly checks, advising motorists to obtain an inflation pressure chart from their local Dunlop agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halloon Tyes
Ford Motor Company Progress Report From London Speech
Ford Motor Company outlines international expansion with new factories in Europe and the Near East. Perry, chairman, cites profits from Italy, Cork, Constantinople and other ventures, praising trading results and projecting dividends while detailing capital assets and planned factory investments in Dagenham and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
Sor Moreival Perry
Ford
Menie Camus
Enggland
London
Lis
Italy
Mvh
Balkans
Egypt
Near East
Henry Ford and Son
Cork
Ireland
Ford of
Finetanit Nether
Constantinople
Chase
Smth
Lavan Yartly
Halon
Hirata
Lew Gienlwilly
Cape
Dagenham
Eaah Resources
Annoume
Nata
Cycle records and history of long distance motorcycling
A survey of early long distance motorcycling records across Australia and America. It details 1000 mile plus feats on Victorian roads, the rise of 24 and 25 hour rides, and notable riders such as Hi Jamies, O'Brien, Cannonball Taker, Harold Parsons and Alex Finlay, with occasional fatalities and machine types noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
USA
Olsen
L. Rosenberg
King
Australia
Jamies
Vietnam
O'Brien
Triumph
I. A. Richardson
Patterson
W. E. Peverill
GE Hp. Peerless
P. Yecuul
Su Hp
Rover
J. G. Ramsay
Lewis
C. W. Korner
Rudge
E. Cannonball
Russia
Harold Farsons
Dunloperes
Parsons
Varsons
Trey Cone
Alex. Finlay
E.G. Baker
The First Light Car in England and Australia Era
The article traces early light car development in England classing by cc and power, naming Austin, Sori Min, Triumphs, Riley, Armicar, Lombard, Fiat, and others. It notes Humber Humberette prototypes in Australia, minimal weight limits, and early long-distance trials by Humber Ca, Kellow, and Dunlop tyres, highlighting Australian road reception and speed records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Motocias
Austin
U.S
Riley
Armicar
Lombard
Fiat
Sehmescher
Senechal
Jewer
Benoir
Glass
Sun Cars
Alvin
Bugatti
Lea Francis
Mathis
Standard
Fraser
Nash
Aston-Martin
Australia
Humber
Belle-Royce
Morris
Automobile Club of Victoria
Hamber Ca
Wheel Wobble: A Modern Motor Car Mystery
The piece discusses wheel wobble in front wheels, outlining low and high speed types and noting factors like balloon tyres, front brake weight, and tyre pressure. It describes Dunlop's Birmingham testing facility using a ramp and drums to measure vibrations, and summarizes findings on how wheel weight, tyre type, and inflation affect wobble onset speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlop Rubber Co. England
Fort
Birmingham
Ehric Meter
Beter
Cou Air Tara
Duslop Tevti
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P.O
Excelsior Cycle Works
Lake Street
Ciy
Catens
L. Fitzsimmons
General Motors
Xternationa NA
Bulcock
H. J. Bulcock
Spence St
Cairns—Main St
Atherton
International Trucks
McCormack Deering Tractors
Hudson and Essex Cars
Cairns
Atherton Tablelands
Goodyear
Wizard
Smiths
Cycle Records
Servne
Searcm
I Battery Service
Barnet Glass
A. P. Greenfield
Northern) Ltd
Imperial Hotel
Abbott Street
Townsville
Brisbane
Toowoomba
Uhan Foundry
Scacionach Srcllage
Vyrea
Advanx MotorTyre Hospital
Sheridan Strest
Dodge Brothers
H. S. Williams Ltd
Cairns and
Tonoarurrambied
Merchentined
Austral Motors Limited
Endeee Wel Tovey A
Bergers
Saat
Alen Ion Paist
World
Som
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