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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
3
W Nicholls of Sidney praises Clemente Tonic as a health builder after influenza. He credits immediate benefit and full recovery after the first bottle and says the product is obtainable at chemists and stores in the Metropolitan area for 5 shillings per bottle.
Sydney report of a Rosebery pony meeting at Magehery Turk Racecourse detailing De Valera winning the 14.1 Handicap after a protest by Gold Pillar upheld, De Valera placed second, and rider W Cook not charged. Results list several races with winners and starting prices, including 140 Handicap, Flying Handicap divisions, and the 14.1 Handicap.
The city coroner ruled the death of Lionel Barnes known as Jim Smith, a boxing pro, accidental following injuries at Lelet Hard Stadium on May 17. Evidence showed improper conditions for bouts at Leichhardt Stadium and no implied foul play. no prior conflict between the deceased and opponent William Late.
A garbled report outlines Australian football rules for umpires and spectators. It mentions ball out of bounds, running with the ball, kicks, and boundary play, noting free kicks and penalties in vague terms.
In Canberra a meeting of the BT Rugby League on Tuesday night resolved that the Federal Committee should exercise full control over junior football administration. Secretary S J Addison argued that local clubs could foster development under parent body control. his motion was defeated.
A leading American automaker president predicts electric motors will power cars in the twentieth century. Power would come via radio from centralized generating plants to each vehicle, starting by a dashboard switch. Benefits cited include faster traffic flow, reduced fire risk, lower maintenance, and no need for fuel replenishment.
Motor registrations from May 22 to May 24 total 11 cars and one Chevrolet lorry. Classified: one Triumph, one Mulek, two Fords, two Puntiees, one Chavroled, one Rugby, one Austin, one hisses, and one Fiat. Cumulative: 1371 motor cars, 201 motor lorries, 182 motorcycles registered in the Territory.
Bast Nixon of Sandringham Victoria will begin a Melbourne departure on June 1 to set a motor cycle record around Australia. He aims to travel via Adelaide Perth Broome Mall’s Creek Darwin Longreach and Arin hane to Sydney and back to Melbourne covering 9 086 miles in 60 days carrying gear and sporting endorsements.
The article warns to inspect radiator contents regularly and avoid letting water level fall below the cylinder block to avoid rapid heating and loss of power. It notes a resting engine may lose water through evaporation and stresses the risk of damage if boiling starts in a thermosyphon system.
The article notes a strong potential for cooperation between automobile and radio engineers in the great twentieth century developments. It observes a belief by Mr. Williams that this collaboration will begin in the near future as these industries advance.
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