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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1927

Page

2

International Congress on Motor Transport in London

The upcoming Waorht Motor Transport Congress in London November 14 to 17 will feature six main discussion subjects on road transport efficiency development and international travel. Officials from the Imperial Motor Transport Council and Dominion representatives will attend to shape future global motor industry cooperation and policy.

Waorht London America Lenton Epess Wall Py Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd Thorne Cours Imperial Motor Transport Council Imperial Government Council War Department Fort Office Department of Overseas Trade India Office Dominions and Colonial Office

Motoring and the Racing Spirit Across Nations

The article argues that motor racing drives technological progress, reducing cylinder limits in many nations while designers push power within smaller engines. It notes continental races gain international scope, despite high costs and production disruption, and that racing fosters both fame and rapid technical learning for makers and tyres alike.

Britain America France Belgium Italy Ttmn

Adelaide to Central Australia Motor Tour Starts Today

A large group will travel 2600 miles across Central Australia in 1940s style motor caravans. G A Bond organises the trip using Studebaker cars with five passengers each, tents meals and a cook, plus wireless contact throughout Australia. The three week tour aims to inaugurate regular winter expeditions into the heart of the continent.

Australia Adelaide Central Australia G. A. Bond Melbourne Qoodnadatta Bond

Electric clocks gain demand in England price four pounds

Electric dashboard clocks are popular in England with several models priced at four pounds. Claims state the clocks run for years without attention and that the electric winding device, tested by the National Physical Laboratory, uses about half an ampere per year. This equals the current of a six volt three-candle power tail lamp running one hour, illustrating energy needed to operate the clock reel initiator.

England National Physical Laboratory

Global Motor Transport Council Includes Gov and British Org Nominees

The council is not wholly government driven but includes nominees from major British transport groups. It covers motor transport in all forms from cycles to tractors, not limited to public services. Cenures will interest motorists worldwide regardless of vehicle type.

Australia Canada

Motor Spirit Safety Warnings From Explosives Dept

The British Explosives Department warns of dangers from motor spirit vapour during refuelling. Vapour is heavier than air and can creep along surfaces to ignite from sparks, flames, or static electricity. Do not refuel with engine running or near smokers. use insulated gloves and avoid pouring from rubber containers to reduce static discharge risks.

British Explosives Department Vilem Ube

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