British Motor Convoy Heads to Canberra After South Coast Tour
The British convoy led by Australian managers Morris Cork and G Burkett continues toward Canberra and mentions a southern district route. The march showcases a fleet including Morris Cowby Touring and Saloon cars with support vehicles, fuel, tools, and safety gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Comet
Canberra
Monmliy West Ane
Juennhevar
Morris Cork
Jan
Ocala Britieh
Adstalion
Giles
A. BR. Boge
Cheneys
Aus
ASW
G. Burkett
Tmortielz
Morris
Oxford
Tourn
Baroga
World Tour by Motorcycle Australia to England Attempt
A sprawling report chronicles Captain Malins and companions on a world motorcycle voyage starting in Canberra and visiting Europe and Asia before aiming for England. The party plans Australia to New Zealand leg and contemplates a separate air leg from Croydon to Calcutta to resume the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malina
Locmin MacMillan
Wifred T. Rinke
England
Petral
Owever
Croydon
Chicutta
Austral
Super Cars Feature High Horsepower Mating Appeal
The article surveys luxury class American and Continent cars with high power outputs. Models include Amerton rivals Mr Farlane and Ale hare Laconoble with 48.6 horsepower ratings and McFarlane engines, Cunningham at 43 horsepower, and Packard at 322 horsepower. It lists other names like Renault Delage Lanchester and Farman among top power offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eynart
McFarlane
Cunningham
Antie
Packard
Bruhendoda
Ideal speed car for racing cars of the era proposed
Mr C E Duryen, a prominent engineer, described an ideal 25 year old racing car concept. He proposed a three wheel two engine design with midship placement and single steering, aiming for light weight and high safety while matching existing racers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Duryen
American farm women favor motor cars and home appliances
A federation survey of American farm women shows wide use of motor cars, radios, telephones, and bottled water in homes. Questionnaires to over four million households indicate rising ownership of telephones and consumer devices across urban and rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amin
Mmewomen
Federation of Wormen
Veis
Alaka
Unites States
Joan
Inocidien
Hen
Eynuise
Nine Auto Firms Spend Heavily on Newspaper Ads
Nine Ameridin motor firms each spent over £200 000 on newspaper advertising during the period. The largest spender is a motor-car firm with annual publicity of substantial size. The Fridah Hociety of Motor Manufacturers announced a notable page advertisement reaching 265 700, with end figures showing 264 445 and 532 exhibitors. The Bri- Heh Olympia 182T will be held the week of October 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameridin Mrover
Fridah Hociety
Jahan
Speed Limits Abolition Debate Spreads Abroad
The article surveys global speed limit proposals and current limits. It cites motorists backing abolition and discusses proposed limits in Britain, North Island, America, and various countries with ranges from 10 to 35 mph in towns and higher open-road limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timtte
New Zealand
North Island
Tates
America
Ode
Ound
Kenson Ctl
Kentwky
Fis Ianita
Magan
Toma
Breongel Ee
Sth
Dakota
Brittth
Austria
Blomph
Bal- Borlw
Jooph
Ib Mah
Dayvrieht
Germany
Holland
Greece
Hungary
Poland
Portugal
Spain
Roumants Uo
Algeria
Fhmigeb
Hwyitserland
Diamonds in Motor Manufacturing Run of the Century
A large American firm has used a huge diamond for a decade in car production. Once 30 carats, its weight has fallen to 25 carats after thousands of holes drilled. The durable diamond saves thousands of dollars compared to softer stones and is used to bore pluton pin bushings and other precise work. one diamond can bore 16 million holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Ls
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Canberra Garage Ltd
Ainslie, Fc.t
Chrysler
Dunlop
Federal Motor Garace Propty.ltd
Monaro Street
Queanbeyan
Hudson Price
White & Bean Trucks
Canberra Motor Sales
Eastlake
Eg.t
Clyno
Hillman
Telephone
Cabiberra
Motor Cycle
Copia Maton
Clapta'n Olives
Vonden
Temple
Caner
Lotamd
Pelshim
Germaine
Sahteorlane
Hanes Mong
Riviera Voant
Frame
Alerra
Tripali
Gayot Iwistine
Brag
Persia
Lbssen Pasmur
Captain Malins
Bat
Ardauin Malins
Huta
Martie Arch
Bendon
Jtv
Continent
U.S.A
Hudson
Dayor Nhut
Tlas Tracd
The
Pri
Ontiacs
Hinde
Pontiac
Esmer
Walter P. Chrysler
Larke
Neaves Carter, Ltd
South Wales
Willa Ero Sedney Canberra Garage, Limited
Chandler
Fiat
Queanbeyan Motors Limite
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