Australian motorist Birtles recalls brutal trek in North Australia
Francis Birtles, famed Australian driver, recounts two months in remote Northern Australia. He details constant tire busts, fuel scarcity, and dangerous terrain as he hunted water, fixed a battery, and trudged miles to reach supplies. He also notes prolific wildlife hunts and his 1928 London to Melbourne overland feat.
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Francia Wiriles
Motoriat
Oeerieider
Finereek
Sar
Lern
Lis
Atates
Australia
boxEep Crook
Jay
Bret
Joliey
Raweh
Wilk
Horace
Bing Crock
Birtles
Auatenia Amidat
Ena Hanh
London
Europe
Asia
Melbourne
Dunlop
Dunlop Memorial Tablet Presented in Belfast
A memorial tablet for J. B. Dunlop is to be presented by the Dunlop Club of Utubbera and Koghand at May Street Belfast. The tablet will be erected at a site home to the Dunlop family and the local professional circle. Mr. Chintap WIA is noted as a veteran organizer with ties to Belfast and the presentation is to be crafted in Pur, Dunlop, Birmingham.
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Dunlop Utubbera
Koghand
Thie Tate J. Db
Huitep Wand Toontiuirk
PLC of
Bushness
May Street
Belfast
Preland
Chintap
Ewing Johnsien
Kir Keie Gidder
Duntop Oe
Pur
Duntop
Birmingham
New Army Tested Golward Gun Generator For Carburetors
The American Army engineers tested a device called the Golward Gun Generator claimed to improve carburation. It allegedly uses a heated chamber and vapour flow to preheat and enhance fuel evaporation, aiming to increase power and fuel economy with variations for petrol kerosene and similar fuels. The report notes moving parts and energy from vapour speed, with attachment to intake manifolds and compatibility with standard carburetors.
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Alec Provi
Sydney Motor Transport Show Sets Broad Exhibit Scope
The Sydney annual motor transport show opened last Friday, featuring 40 makes of vehicles and 25 motorcycle types. Exhibits highlight local industry growth and the national motor trade, with figures showing Australia’s vehicle registrations and licensing fees rising over the year.
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Sydney
Genera
Alee
Chto
Agstralian
Tran Ryady
Melebourne
Dinlop Co
Australien
Commonwealth
World News Digest Entry From Special Reuters Aid
A brief note describes cooperation by Reuters World Service and other information services in compiling intelligence for publication. The text references special arrangements and the integration of various sources into the final report.
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Reuters’ World Service
Thie
Aueleave
Chassis Takes Second Place In Early Car Design Debate
The article discusses the evolving priorities in motor car design, noting comfort and practicality over initial engineering focus. It reflects on historical debates, the order of operation in early production, and the persistence of established conventions.
Shell in Australia Records Year of Rapid Expansion
Shell reports remarkable progress in Australia with record throughput for the year. The expansion includes new depots at Geelong Mortland and Alice Springs, a new waterside depot at Mort Pirie, and plans for further depots and distribution links to support expanding motor spirit demand.
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Ticaprice
Ameria
Shell Oppany
Australia
Adestralia Reed
Sher
Amaller Sruhe
Alice Springs
Progresa
Maton Spirit
Geelong
Vrbor
Iti
Trier
Tietor Aplelt
Victoria
Eatih
Mortland
South Australia
Mures
Mort Pirie
Marinecolin
Port Vincent
Designer in England Designs Meator Car for Luxury Travel
A designer in England focuses entirely on a motor car, tracing two comfortable chairs on his drawing board and planning all mechanical parts so the chairs can carry occupants across the country in luxury. He notes that while the current car is impressive, the ideal remains distant.
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England
Gale
Burrinjuck Electricity Supply Financial Report 1928
The Burrinjuck system shows a capital debt of £746,301 with a year end income of £628 40% and operating loss of £13,498. net result after current provisions is a deficit of £17,652 before depreciation. Plans include £6,400 for expansion of transmission lines to supply new towns and districts as well as renewal reserves to cover capital charges.
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Hurrinjuck
Lncome
Simeas
Peao
Ronal
Fria
Broadcast log of Melbourne station with cricket and music
Radio schedule for Friday January 17 lists cricket commentary Victoria vs West Australia, multiple music performances, news updates, weather reports, and talks. Notable items include studio performances by orchestras, Veitoria cricket descriptions, and a regional weather and stock exchange briefing.
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Melbourne
Muaie
Vietoria
Brock Berhange
Wether
Winter Mitchell
Marry
Ons
Stock Exchange
Malvern Tramways
National Broadcasting Orchestra
Wfe
Frank Ryan
Fund
Maxte
Victoria
West Austeadia
Studio Theft Orchantel
Studio Lhht
Winifred Mitchell
Harry Bennett
Tom Bemple
Tener
Orchestia
Tmertha Jdarsonsen
Vielin
Northern Australia
Weel
Australia
Mlumps Svates
Pamdenede Onevd Deis Iyer
Weacher
Carvarage Advice On Engine Break-In And Decarbonizing
The article explains that Moriori engines may underperform after overhaul due to piston ring seating. It advises a break-in of a couple of hundred miles, allowing deposits to form, then adjusting valve tappets to restore smooth, efficient operation and achieve proper combustion.
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Uyme
Brake adjustment arguments divide motorists and makers
A long, garbled note surveys opinions on brake bias with emphasis on whether rear or front wheels should brake first. It notes rear wheel skids are easier to correct and front wheel skids are harder, then remarks modern tires and early rear braking affect where drivers feel more control is needed.
The Man Nobody Noticed during Royal Visit
The Prince of Wales visited Olirgow incognito and slipped to a cinema unseen. Scotland Yard’s Chief Guardian, a veteran officer, shadowed him for twenty five years, foiling the quiet outing.
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Prince of Wales
Olirgow
Dimavit
Mefirien
Kcotland Yard
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SHELL
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Rhett Company
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