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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 31, 1927

Page

2

Motors and Motoring in Australia a Buick Renault Chevrolet

Small car owners keep within engine limits with max speeds of 40 and 60, but neglect and over driving shorten life. General Motors Australia announces price cuts across Buick Pontiac Cadillac lines except Chevrolet. Buick and Oakland models drop to record lows, with new Capitol Chevrolet priced at 195 and Roadster at 196. Chevrolet gains as next best producer, overtaking prior working-market leaders by a wide margin.

General Motors Australia Ply, Ltd Rive Ions Buick Chevrolet Dickng

Workmen's Cars in America Suburbs

Reading fragment describes a centralising agency opening in America with claims of unlocking vast suburban spaces for habitation and industry. It mentions sale agreements tying houses or land to wood supply and a used car paid off in rent, limited to commuting to and from work.

America Hows Land Mount Supply

Standard Transmis Overnews Model Standard Endorsed

Test experts praise the Overseas Model Standard noting its unique transmission with a shaft driven separate from the engine and worm drive rear axle. They report inaudible Tear axle, easy starting, steering, and car handling after 6000 miles, calling it roadworthy and excellent value for money. The Overnews standard includes d wheel brakes balloon tyres shock absorbers spring helpers and Lucia starting and lighting.

Motorist narrowly escapes death in garage accident

An Armidate motorist nearly died while adjusting his car in a garage with the engine running. A garage door slammed down, trapping him under the vehicle. He fainted, recovered, and found himself wedged outside the garage. exposure to minimal carbon monoxide is cited in recent studies.

Armidate Holt Tin Tod

Morris Expansion and Pioneer of French Motor Industry

The death of M Amede Molice in London marks a milestone for the French motor car sector. He and his brother founded the Botlee factory later acquired by Morris Motors Limited of Cowley and Oxford. The Morris Leon Bolles combines Morris quality with Bolle design, featuring a four cylinder valve engine, strong acceleration, economical running, and a chassis built to endure extreme forces for Australian conditions.

M. Amede Molice London France Botlee Morris Motors Jtd Cowley Oxford Morris Leon Bolles Morris Bolle Morris Laon

Car mileage tale from Sydney handyman ends in trade talk

A Sydney driver recounts her 1912 Wolseley having over 150000 miles when the speedometer rolled. The owner estimates total mileage around 160000 miles. Bart theomer admits he is thinking of trading in for a new car when he can manage it.

Sydney Butt Bart Theomer Tm Doe

Taxi License Suspension Reduced in Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Council reduced the suspension period for a taxi driver from six months to one month after his appearance at the Police Court for driving while intoxicated. The debate saw Aldermen Aimee Blater and Blater opposing the full leniency while others urged strict public safety measures. The mayor defended the final decision, stressing the council would not condone drunken driving and would protect life on the roads.

Wrtvenae A. A Queanbeyan Queanbeyan Council Connell Aldarman Aimee Blater B. F. Land Akerman Holloray Alapeed Harris Oppanad Notter Freebedy Quemuheyun Rinker

Extinguishing a Fire In A Car Or Petrol Fire

Fire safety for vehicles notes that petrol fires arise from backfiring in carburetors or damaged wiring. Carry a fire extinguisher and know methods to smother flames. water is dangerous as petrol floats. An overcoat or blanket can suffocate flames. act quickly to prevent spread and extinguish the blaze.

Caurar Ari

Motels and motor camps rise with American motoring

The latest American institution, motor hotels or motels, expands as chains open across California and beyond. These roadside lodgings offer private garages, communal dining and kitchens, hot and cold water, and heating for about a dollar and a half per couple. Set on five acre plots, they cater to touring motorists with camping gear, aiming to convert public favor from traditional camps to organized motor camps, with around 6600 such camps existing in the U.S.

United States California Toom Skitchen Thane Curieg America

Fragmentary report on a drunken driving case and pension motion

A damaged item states a man, drunk, drove two car days earlier with no passengers. He had a bad cold and reportedly took medicine rarely. He had not used it since and would not in the future. The motion to reduce the pension period was carried.

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