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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
9
A survey of emerging road surface technologies notes several experiments in Britain and England with new materials. It describes concrete contact surfaces with steel mesh, hammered stone aggregates, and rubberized blocks, claiming improved wear resistance and reduced water penetration for heavy vehicle traffic.
A noisy ad asserts Heenzo promotes The Poputiation of the Shemate and Mike Heenao as behind claims that Mans Ton ic Nerve Nuts are superior for enriching blood, nourishing nerves, and boosting energy. It touts tonic as a practical energy and nerve force for run down and anemic individuals.
Local bowls week features pairs like Mamchcap with Denholm and Buatt pairing, and Kolm with Trevailian, close scores around 18 to 24. Panes show mixed wins for McKinstry Warner and Parton Curtin, with Brownless and Obbivan noted in others.
A London movement urges the Minister for Transport to reduce horse drawn traffic in favor of motor vehicles. Proponents cite 49 000 horse drawn vehicles versus 240 motor vehicles and claim speed and efficiency gains could save vast sums. The London Omnibus Company notes potential large scale rerouting if buses speed improves.
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