Motors and Motoring Goulburn to Canberra Route Discussed
Mesara Garlick and HH Newroll for the NSW Main Roads Board with Shire Engineer L M Ord inspected the Goulburn via Collector to Canberra route. They expect to fund construction and begin soon, while continuing work on the existing Goulburn to Queanbeyan road costing about £19,000 in Mulwaree Shire plus culverts. The board notes an estimated 25,000 motor cars will travel to Canberra next May, needing multiple routes.
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Soulburn
Queanbeyan
Mulwaree
Lidsam
Canberra
Main Roads Board
Motors Drive Global Copper Market Demand
A Statistics prepared report states world motor vehicle production annually requires at least 120000 tons of copper for components. The figure underscores copper demand tied to auto manufacturing.
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Statistica
New Road Plan to Canberra Considered by Queanbeyan Council
The Queanbeyan Municipal Council discussed NSW Main Roads Board plans for a road from Goulburn via Collector and Ginninderra to Canberra costing £50000. They decided to ask the Board to note that the existing Goulburn Queanbeyan road could meet needs with one third of the proposed coal expenditure.
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New South Wales Main Roads Board
Goulburn
Collector
Ginninderra
Canberra
Queanbeyan
Frustrating Theft Draws Attention to Battery Ignition Weakness
The article explains how some cars use a removable distributor arm for theft prevention. It notes thieves can steal by removing and replacing the arm, typically fitting only one compatible arm. Owners can defeat this by securing the distributor cover and wires to block removal.
Motorcycle Regulations and Trials Across Britain
Police prosecute riders carrying more than one pillion passenger. A trial rider repaired 15 punctures after finding a tyre lever inside the tire. Carbide lamp riders are urged to extinguish flames at petrol pumps. Italian motorcycle leaders consider fewer races and more endurance runs to show durability and economy. Authorities demand higher standards, leaving many unsure if bikes meet quietness laws. Extra silencers or flash tails help but may cause overheating or back pressure.
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Great Britain
Italy
Inventive motor house design and Romanian traveler in the U S
Owing to many inexperienced owners, a builder patents a motor house guide with a sturdy siding push-out end on pulleys and rails. Marin of Romania travels through the United States by car to view American life and observe pedestrians. A motorist calls for standardised musical horns to replace loud devices, suggesting cornet or trombone notes, though legal risk limits such street performances.
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Meth Marin
United States
Courer
Japanese road plan to spend 16 lakh over ten years
The Japanese Government tentatively approves a 4 road construction and improvement programme with an estimated cost of about £16,000,000 over ten years. Japan already has around 63,000 miles of highways.
Tyres and load limits guidance for overloaded vehicles
Advice warns against overloading tyres and suggests increasing air pressure only when unavoidable to aid handling. If overloading is likely to be continuous, consider fitting larger tyres for the load.
Relative Car Care Fact Sheet
It argues that higher price does not guarantee durability and that a better car needs better maintenance. It compares a good car to a finer watch, offering longer service with proper care and regular upkeep.
Starter fault remedies for slow engagement
When the starter gear engages slowly the cause may be dirt or oil on the Bendix drive shaft. Remedy by spraying petrol into the shaft through the rear motor opening to clean and free the mechanism.
Wiseman's Ferry Punt Delays Traffic On Northern Road
The N.A.U.M.A. touring department says motorists using the northern coast tableland route will endure delays at Wiseman's Ferry for four to five months due to a hand operated punt. A power punt costing nearly £3,000 is planned by the Erina, Hornsby, Baulkham Hills, and Colo Shire Councils to replace the current service.
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Tablelands
Wiseman's Ferry
N.aum.a
Erina
Horneby
Baulkham Hilla
Om Colo
Wheel alignment basics for true front wheel setup
Car owners often misalign front wheels by not truing the wheels and tires separately. Even when front wheels are properly angled the rims may not run true, causing tires to be out of line and wear unevenly.
Causes of tyre wear from wheel irregularities
A damaged or misaligned wheel setup causes rubber tread wear. Mis alignment improper camber wobbles bent axle steering knuckle loose wheel bearing broken spring bent spindle or rim issues speed up tread loss. A dragging brake also accelerates tyre wear.
Hawkesbury update leaves travelers with limited service
Travelers in Hawkesbury must endure the current obsolete service as the public awaits improvements. The legible text hints at frustration with ongoing service limitations affecting journeys and schedules.
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Chandler
FIAT
Shire of Yarrowlumla
Federal Capital Territory
Morrow Bros. & Beatty
Monaro Street
Sydney
Advanx-Queanbeyan Ty Re Pair Co
Crawlford Street
Hensley and
Bruce
Advankx
Advanx
Queanbeyon
Council
Hawkesbury
Ainslie
Shell
Phime
Morris & Chrysler Cars
Canberra Motor Sale Limited
Eastlake
Blue Pacific
Tim
John Esmond
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Oakland
America
Ducona
Salles Cort
Oaklands
JGHN
Esmond Station Hill
BUICK
Oldsmobile
Station Hill
General Motors (Aust.) Pty. Ltd
Oldsn Tourer
Mobile
Vauxhall
TOP Gear
Ideal Family
John Eemond
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