Royal Automobile Club forms Canberra branch
The Royal Automobile Club of Australia establishes a Canberra branch to be temporarily located at Ainslie with Woodgers and Calthorpe as representatives. After moving to Civic Centre, it will transfer to W hig centre. Touring manager C Hodgins has been in the area finalising the setup. The plan includes inviting touring information for members and public access to road guides and itineraries. If membership grows, competitions may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Royal Automobile’ Cub of
Austral Bint
Canberra
Ainslie
Messrs
Woodgers
Calthorpe
Hints for motorists reversing and control techniques
Advice on reversing a car with an observer, including steering focus, throttle at about 1.5 mph, and front wheel behavior. Describes practice races by drivers, risks of steering errors when reversing, and guidance for handling reverse gear on hills and tight gateways. Emphasizes front mudguard attention and safe exit strategies.
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Wide Straita
Wheel Alignment and Its Effects on Car Safety
Accurate wheel alignment is vital for safe operation. Malalignment increases tire wear and raises the risk of skidding, especially for front wheels at speed. Causes include uneven suspension settling, axle shift along the spring, and unequal spring setting from loading or a single occurrence. Modern cars are designed to minimize adjustments by the owner.
Canberra Motor Guide Offers Regional Road Mileage Map
The Royal Automobile Club of Australia presents a mileage guide of all Canberra radiating routes useful to residents and travelers. It includes a skeletal map showing key towns in Southern New South Wales. Guides are available at the Glib branch in Australia with Messrs Woodgers and Calthorpe as representatives.
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Royal Automobile Clu
Australia
Canberra
Urea
South Oasat
N.S.W
Glib
Ainslia
Messrs
Woodgers
Calthorpe
Spikes On Bridges Warn Motors Of Hazard
The article reports a grave menace from protruding spikes on wood decking of public road bridges. A motorist damaged a car when a spike several inches long jutted from a bridge deck for days. The bridge is near the eight mile mark on the Sydney side of Windwar Windsor Ton. Authorities urge caution as such spikes loosen and can cause serious accidents.
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Nve Mlle
Sydney
Windwar
Windsor Ton
SUIRM
New Sedum Car Interior Aims to Ease Driver Distractions
A unified body design introduces a rear seat backed toward the front to reduce passenger distraction and nerve shocks during driving. Advocates claim rear passengers feel less risk exposure, and in a head on collision they are not hurled forward. Curved rear panels feature windows to enhance viewing. The concept draws inspiration from American railway observation cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiis
Electrification Efforts Postwar France Face Funding Crunch
The article notes France's postwar push to exploit hydro resources and electrify rural areas, with increases in electricity use and several lines and plants brought online or planned. It highlights stalled projects in the southeast due to funding limits, rising capital costs, and the need for long term finance, warning that rapid electrification hinges on reforms. It compares per capita consumption across countries, emphasizing financial obstacles to a full program.
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Raymond de Nya
Frones
Pl.lam
Bordeaux- Bayonne
Toulouse-Pinu
Orleans
Paris-Orleans
Unienats Nl
Paris
Eguzon
Department
Indre
Marliie
Dordonne
Masait Central
Trayere
Brommut Hydra Electre
Fittiny
Gierledan
Blavat
Urd
Aber-Wrach
Germany
Sweden
Switzerland
WEAK MOTOR TARIFF REFUND PLAN WOULD REQUIRE BOND
Congress votes to refund 29 million dollars paid by motor manufacturers on accessories after six weeks of debate. The measure imposes a bond equal to twice the amount refunded, pegged to funds returned to consumers, and faces questions if manufacturers will apply for the refund amid House amendments.
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United States Congress
Hap
Meteor
Beline
Yepield
Mawnitie
Washington
Pedestrian Traffic Rules Adopted by District Commissioners
The Washington U S A district board adopts traffic rules requiring pedestrians to follow electric signal crossings. Police will issue pink cards as warnings for first offenses with arrests planned only after an educational phase. Penalties under the Traffic Act include fines up to 100 dollars or imprisonment up to ten days for violations lacking specific penalties.
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Board of District Commissioners of
Washington
U.S A
Bible Sales in China in Early 20th Century
The British and Foreign Bible Society circulated in China 4,145,107 volumes of the Servitures in 1920, only 19,000 fewer than in 1926, despite treaties in the country. The figures highlight prolific distribution and the impact of political constraints on missionary activity.
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British and Foreign Bible Society
China
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Monaro Street
Queanbeyan
ESSEX
Hillman
Clyno
Canberra Motor Sales
R.A.C.A
Lste
Wos
Wiese
Canberra Motor Guide
France
Swan Bros
Eastlake Butchery
Pontiac
Esmond's
Station Hill
General Motors (Aust) Pty. Ltd
Bible Sales In
Garden City
Times” Office
Benzine
Chandler and
Rover Cars
Dopce Brothers Motor Cars
Morons Limited
Castlereagh Street
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