Motor Industry of Great Britain charted in new booklet
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd releases a booklet on the UK motor industry from its origins to 1926 census figures. It notes rising output, the shift toward motor cycles and cars, employment growth, weekly earnings, and the rise of electrical engineering within the trade. It also references Richard Trevithick as a pioneer with a note on early locomotive achievements.
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England
Great Britain
Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders Ltd
Wits
Thea
Ima
Uy Bret
Hiehard Trevithick
1902 1936 Australian Motor Vehicle Imports Rise Sharply
The article notes the Australian Capital Territory and Canberra area show growing motor vehicle ownership and discusses import values from 1902 to 1936. It cites rising import figures, from bicycles exceeding motor car imports in 1902 to motor vehicle imports reaching over twelve million pounds by 1936, with figures for car imports and totals through 1925–29.
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Federa
Commonwealth
Dh Commission
Eastlake Hop Pim
Oornt Manare-street
Queanbeyan
Aine Aratin
Australia
Hiad
Detour Definitions In Rednewtan Berra Boat Diction
A fragmentary note discusses the word detour as used in a Rednewtan boat context with Ye Mellow section. It examines deviations and the dictionary date of the term, referencing Tonghat distance and Hokieoen points.
Car Hauls Plane From Factory Chassis Pickup
A Leeda motorist received notification that his Morris chassis was ready at Cowley. He planned to fly his Dr Moth from Foods to Oxford that evening, completing the two hour air trip. Early next morning the chassis was collected as weather favored driving instead of flying.
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Leeda
Morris
Cowley
Foods
Oxford
Cheney arrives in Fremantle amid Morris car talks
Mr. A. Cheney vice chairman of Cheneys Ltd the Australian Morris distributor arrived in Fremantle aboard the Alumia Oram on Tuesday. He is expected to tour Ayulney in early next month and visit three states New South Wales Victoria and South Australia during the mission.
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A. Cheney
Cheneys (Australia) ,Ltd
Morris
States
New South Waters
Victorian
South Australia
Fremantle
Oram
Ayulney
Australian chassis and body industry grows in early 20th century
The article outlines the rise of the Australian body building and chassis industry tied to motor and cycle manufacture. It cites peak outputs from 1913 to 1926, with wages growing from £24,000 to about £3.1 million and employment rising from 2,280 to 12,000, highlighting industry significance and expansion.
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Chusix Hart
Victorian Light Car Reliability Test Shows Notable Durability
The Victorian 24 hours reliability and fuel test covered 504 miles through Geelong and surrounding towns. Of 58 entrants, 46 started and 48 finished. 25 earned gold awards. Nine Morris-Cowley cars completed all stages with zero penalties, highlighting strong reliability amid multiple brands and engine classes.
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Geelong
Colac
Upperdown
Mortlake
Caramus
Dallarat
Malmsbury
Woodend
Craadford
Alexandra
Healesville
Lilydale
Caren
Uae
Contestante
Morris-Cowley
W. HH. Dird
A. J. Beattie
Morris- Cowley
J. Roberts Citroen
C. AL Martin
Austin “Seven
DB. C. Sutton
Amilcor
S. Tt. Grouch
Morrin-Cowley
Roc. K
Avetin
W. A Terdich
Morlins
le Pho
Singer
Morris Tankettes Shine in Aldershot Army Display
Transport section of the British Army showcased Morris tankettes at Aldershot England. The two man Morris Martel tank drew much interest as a light scout vehicle able to speed through bushes gullies trenches and boulders.
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Morris
Aldershot
England
Sydney M C Order for Morris Cars with Cheney
The Sydney Municipal Council ordered four Morris Cars from Cheneys Australia Limited. Over the past year no Morris cars or trucks have been bought for Sydney Town Hall departments.
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Sydney M.C
Sydney Municipal Council
Cheneys
Australia
Morris
Sydeny Town Hall
Export Trends Show March U.S. to Asia Transport Surge
A damaged March report notes increases in export shipments from the United States to overseas markets. It cites totals in passenger cars and trucks and a rise in overall trade value from prior periods, marking a notable quarter for transportation and commerce.
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Maanelinger Cir
America
Taliout
Ind
Une Porto
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