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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1927
Page
2
Motors and motoring discusses plans to examine methods for rentings and to draft regulations protecting the domestic automobile industry. Manufacturers split into two groups by domestic content, with government limits on prices for national vehicles and a 60 day deadline for compliance.
The Victorlid Light Car Club will hold Australia's first 24 hour reliability and fuel efficiency trial in August for cars under 2000 cc. Starting at Welshbridge Spencer Street on Friday August 1, the 40 mile route visits towns from Werribee to Medbourne while competitors follow a strict timetable and fuel targets. Cars are ranked by class A ER MC and D with weight and fuel rules enforced to ensure equal testing conditions.
Commonwealth Oil Refineries Ltd orders 12 four-on six-wheel carrier trucks for testing in Australian competitions. Six units will head to Sydney and others to Newcastle Perth Adelaide and Melbourne with 1000 gallon tanks for bulk oil distribution. Transport authorities study aims to gauge use of six-wheelers in sparsely settled areas.
The periodical argues that four-wheel brakes offer faster stopping times than rear brakes alone, potentially preventing accidents when a stationary car could be hit. It cites Mr. Mickler of the National Roads and Motorists Association and mentions tests by Willys Overland Co to show Four-wheel brakes improve safety, with references to the Overland Whippet and a local auction update.
Eight-cylinder cars are overtaking sixes in America’s higher priced classes and midrange segments. Five V types and many straight eights compete with eights across makes, while about 85 sixes remain and only six four-cylinders. Three years ago ten weights, 52 sixes, and 17 fours existed in the market, showing major reductions in fours and consolidations toward popular lower priced tubes.
The Canberra Tennis Association mixed doubles final ended Saturday with Mr and Mrs Greville defeating Miss Carnell and Mr Person after a semi final where Murden and Mrs Douglas fell to Greville pair. Other grade results noted. Eastlake beat Blandfordia 4-3 4-7 10-8 and Gininderra-Northbourne match postponed.
Demand for hides was keen at the past week's Sydney sales with values advancing. Yearlings and culkskins showed firmer prices. country hides ranged 74d to 84d and larger skins to 7/3. Sheep and wool skins fluctuated, merinos and wool skins varied by grade. tallow mates fell to £20-£22 per ton, best mixed to £28-£28 per ton, rabbit skins totalled 19 tons. Prices for incoming winter skins and foxes showed gains, with best hair skins at 26-24 per dozen and medium at 13-10. Public demand remained strong through the period.
Mr. T. A. Marks, president of the chamber of Manufacturers, supports a national transport overhaul. He warns that without unified roads policy and a single coordinating body, the Sydney to Melbourne line remains vulnerable. He favors a large scale road program and motor traction, arguing for one authority over transport.
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