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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1930
Page
2
The piece reports a curious inverted muscle incident featuring a Gilbertian girl with a perplexing medical note. In London the Reverend W. Holmer, rector of Kurragong, marries Evelyn Matthews, daughter of a vicar, at Newport Cathedral.
The government awards 600 to each widow of Flight Lieutenant Hirmee and Leading Aircraftman Ewen, who died in the Port Phillip Bay disaster in January aboard the Aytung boat with Captain Granvenor. The cases hinge on compensation for the loss and outline the formal designation of beneficiaries.
A fierce fire at the premises of Fox Moor Body Builders in Bankstown completely destroyed the workshop early today. The blaze caused extensive damage, with losses running into thousands of pounds and significant disruption to local operations.
The article discusses what a supercharger is and how it forces air into an internal combustion engine to boost performance. It explains pressure dynamics, high speed effects, and the debate over adoption for everyday use versus high efficiency or racing engines.
The report notes chaotic results from a carnival speed event with forfeits and matches. Wallace-Cunserra and Pyne fight over a forfeit, while King Land’s land speed bid at Dastone is mentioned alongside Gordon Muha and Muir Canberra. Interest in a world record in Britain surpasses U S curiosity.
An official notice from Tuesday states General Chiang Kai Shek plans operations against rebels advancing toward Canton. The government seeks to secure Canton, a key center in the Chinese revolutionary movement and trade, by directing military actions from Nanking or Canton.
A readable note discusses how many car owners neglect proper tyre inflation and the dangers it poses. Under inflation weakens grip, increases wear, and can cause dangerous blows when steering on wet or cambered roads. The text cites tests and a 19th century manual urging correct pressure for safety and efficiency.
The third Adwtrainan Grand Prix organized by the Victorian Light Car Club will be held at Phillip Island on Mareh 34. The 200 mile race uses the usual circuit with a provisional entries deadline February 5. Prizes include 400 donated by Phillip Island residents and a special championship trophy for the fastest car in a 12 lap or 500 mile equivalent race.
A fragmented Melbourne report shows tramway advocates urging reconstruction of 1,600 lines with a proposed expenditure of £1,000.00. The tramway board weighs a costly plan amid tense discussion during a public session.
Race notes from Ascot with multiple handicaps and divisions. Results list winners from Amana, Annandale, Lieto Gitte, and other entrants with times, dividends, and prices. Key figures include 1st by Jon Mwain Gaberdinn, 2nd by Portnes QYFTRLD, and 3rd by Thhe Bloke.
A movement seeks to erect a monument at Daytona Beach to honor world speed records set there since 1498 by Chasseloup-Laubal and others. The plan includes placing a small island in the Halifax River between the beach and mainland with engraved names of record holders.
A historical note estimates the typical Australian car life before the war extended beyond five years and often doubled that period. It discusses replacement costs, high mileage perceptions, and the practice of rebuilding with rebuilt components, suggesting annual scrappage rates and total motor car numbers around 1928 to 1938.
The Commerce and Motor Vehicles Committees in Washington announce a new inspection program in 198T and 1926 figures show 1404 cases under review, 220,047 with claims, 17,041 with defective items, and about 01,000 below legal requirements. Inspections target correcting defects to achieve compliance with related laws.
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