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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1965

Page

17

Sectional taxes on motorists and fuel duties described

The article explains sectional taxes on motorists in the commonwealth for the year ending June 3, 1964, detailing import duties, sales taxes, and fuel taxes. It notes net customs on motor vehicles, private and commercial, with figures approaching £1,269,000,000 in estimated sales tax and a large share of revenue directed to general funds.

Shimon Cacia Inc Holt Commonwealth Bureau of Hinds

Vapour lock a summer ailment for motorists

A discussion of vapour lock describes it as a common summer engine ailment caused by petrol vapour obstructing fuel flow. Symptoms include sudden loss of power and stalling, with restarting possible after the engine cools. Advice includes cooling the engine and allowing vapor to dissipate, while noting broader issues of fuel and road costs as discussed alongside federal revenue ideas.

NRMA Egginger Mr W Gaffney Panience Emagh Henner Wiley

Canberra motor clubs map 1965 racing plan

Canberra motor clubs outline a busy 1965 with new circuits and varied events. CSCC and NSW groups plan hill climbs, trials, and a major Canberra Day meeting, along with NSW hill climb rounds and safety rallies to boost local motor sport.

Canberra Iself Quayle- Richardson Perrat Wellington Bathurst Kamemba Albury CSCC Fern Mator Club Clik Act CMLC Surat Motor Racing Unit Irance Shell-Cun Cmc Trini Ibnont Nsw Tablelands Gymmihonas Lakeview Hill Australia Heyro Hich Jsf

Improvements and warning lights in old car instruments

The writer lists issues with car instruments and warning lights, questions reliability of cooling system and automatic chokes, and mentions unreliable readings and a swivelling quarter window as a potential problem. They wonder if aging components affect accuracy and operation.

Motors and motorcycles face safety fears in new agency plans

A reader’s long complaint highlights risks from catch-all servicing and insecure gear in the motor trade. The piece discusses engines running rough, unreliable parts from Japan and Germany, and calls for stricter quality control at new service stations amid rising consumer concern.

Canberra Motor Trade i Womennet R Tung Lansdate Torgue ‘Converter Sie

From the same stable The old and the new in Detroit

A brief notice notes a contrast between veterans and newcomers in motor engineering ventures. A Detroit based firm showcases continuing evolution and a recent external collaboration hints at broader industry ties.

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