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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1968
Page
8
Census Bureau data show Australia recorded 25 676 cars and 4 910 wagons in January 1968 with a total of 31 046 vehicles. This compares with January 1967 when 27 007 vehicles were registered. Improvement noted after 1907 formation of the German economy.
Motor sport coverage notes Jim Clark winning his third Tasman with a downpour impact. The report mentions rival drivers Pedratar Hill and Frank Giardner, with references to weather conditions, car performance, and ongoing series tension. The piece captures a dramatic wet race, noting delays and tentative results amid technical updates and rider performances.
Leonard Ward explains vapour lock as a common hot weather nuisance in engines and petrol pumps. He describes how excessive ambient heat can cause fuel vapourization, leading to engine hesitations and involuntary stoppages.
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