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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
3
In Canberra the renowned tenor Peter Dawson headlines a historic recital, reflecting on Canberra’s musical growth and cultural scene. The event highlights include a notable performance sequence and the engagement of local musical figures shaping Canberra’s artistic heritage.
The Canberra Musical Society invites members to submit program preferences for the forthcoming concert. Honorary secretary Hox 21 Canberra asks for selections by next Saturday to ensure choices are ready for the event.
Derlin, Tuesday, Captain Hawkes flew from London to here in 177 Tinting, breaking the record. He averaged Y06 miles per hour.
Australian cricket legend Don Bradman is discharged from Rockhampton General Hospital after a three day stay for injuries. He will not participate in this winter's games. He thanks fans for support and hopes to recover soon.
An obscure account explains how submarines dive and surface, detailing buoyancy, ballast, and propulsion to illuminate the submerged operation behind polar exploration attempts.
Brisbane wool sales showed value on par with Saturday, with the heavier and dusty wools easing by about ten pence per stone. Buyers faced steadier demand while lighter sorts remained comparatively firm in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Motorists should interpret lighting signals by practice and drive cautiously without worrying about faster cars. When headlamps glare, keep eyes on the road edge and slow if needed. Use dim, well adjusted lamps and adjust one at a time on a quiet straight road to illuminate the area ahead and minimize glare.
An evolving car accessory trend envisions a permanent jacking system integrated with wheels and axles. Early buyers praise steady handling and reduced tire wear, while manufacturers consider standardizing the setup to lower prices. The shift toward permanent jacks may replace current separate wheel jacks across popular vehicle lines.
The article reviews Australia's top road riders led by Goulden and the New Zealand star Arnnt, recounting record times in the Goulburn to Sydney event and later improvements. It highlights riders Horier, Varcomba, Kirkfram, Rosa, and Opperman, noting multiple fastest-time Blue Ribbons and distant wind-assisted records. Chevron references to future events and organizers are also mentioned.
A discussion on the shift to smaller diameter wheels for motor cars, claiming improved acceleration, stability, and tire efficiency. Notes on concealed wheel nuts, chromed disc covers, and the trend toward a sleeker appearance with deeper section tires and stronger wheel centers.
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