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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
3
A historical note discusses tyre wear patterns on front wheels, noting tread irregularities and possible rapid wear within a few hundred miles. It cites Dunlop observations on misalignment effects and typical wheel fitment tolerances affecting tread wear and handling.
Sir Henry Segrave’s attempt at a land speed record in Daytona is showcased in Sydney cinema with scenes of the Golden Arrow racing toward 891.98 mph. The article details Wakefield Trophy rules, prize payments, and Segrave’s cautious, safety-minded approach, alongside past record progress and rival drivers.
An examination of how automaker design shifted from horse drawn cues to modern streamline styling. The piece traces bonnet adoption, exterior shaping, and the push toward intrinsic beauty in cars, noting public taste, two tone schemes, and evolving engineering aesthetics.
The article reviews the intense rivalry between Mite Kingham and American driver Garfield Wood in a demanding race under difficult conditions. Despite a damaged mower and mechanical issues, Wood delivers a strong showing, with British teams praised for design and engineering, echoing the Prince of Wales’s praise of British workmanship.
The seven mile steel bridge, claimed as the world’s longest, opened March 2 near Sain Mattei linking Hayward approaches to a new route between San Francesc o and the Lincoln Highway toward Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley towns. Over 2000 motor vehicles crossed the span shortly after dusk as the line was completed 100 days ahead of schedule.
Motor registrations for the period report a mix of makes including three Chevrolets and two Fords among cars. The register lists one Morris, one Austin, one Triumph and other brands with a range of trucks and motorcycles totaling several dozen entries in the territory.
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