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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1928
Page
13
A historical study argues that adding oil to fuel to lubricate engine cylinders was common in early marine engines but may cause increased wear at higher dilutions. It discusses oil viscosity, fuel dilution, and methods to control dilution, including higher jacket water or crankcase temperatures, noting practical drawbacks.
A committee under the patronage of President Huiisch of Austria plans a memorial for Siegfried Marcus, the Austrian engineer who built the first known gasoline driven automobile in 1864. The note recalls earlier automotive origins from France, England, and the United States, highlighting cross national contributions.
New York faces an ongoing problem of deserted cars and lorries cluttering streets. The street cleaning commissioner reports roughly 200 vehicles abandoned yearly with yachts and other craft removed first. Authorities consider on the spot dismantling to clear swamps and Davy Jveaks storage options.
A technical review explains engine cylinder layouts bore and stroke definitions and engine capacity plus horsepower ratings and transmission gear ratios. It covers four and two cylinder configurations, Vee engines, and the impact of bore diameter stroke and number of cylinders on power output and ratings.
An interview with Mr Th dunes truck manager of Willwins fires outlines a planned six-wheeler test in Australia. Morris Cars and War Office trials in England underpin the project with subsidies and anticipated demonstrations after the Melbourne Motor Show closings. The test ground near Long Bay will emulate harsh outback conditions with Mr Leeds guiding the Carman six-wheeler alongside Sir Arthur Wardell and Mr Geno on a Queensland tour.
A unique experiment ran a Hughy standard touring car in low gear for about 16 hours at Wellington. The engine stayed sealed in low gear from start to finish with minimal fuel and water use, averaging 1.0 to 1.2 miles per kilowatt and yielding around 1,000 miles of normal touring.
The article notes rising speed tests on inter-city routes in New South Wales as motorists chase long-distance records. It cautions that such contests endanger drivers and the public, damage roads, and undermine road safety, with police instructed to monitor and intervene when public danger arises.
The text explains how gear ratios in a three speed car relate to wheel torque and vehicle motion. It defines wheelbase as the distance between front and rear wheel hub centers and track as the transverse distance between tyre treads, noting front wheels angle inward when viewed from the front.
An early report states that Insectibane kills brownies and other insects very quickly, promising rapid pest control. The brief notes the product's effectiveness and speed without detailing usage instructions or safety considerations.
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