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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1927
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text discusses race car frailty, predictions, and outcomes of a track event. It references various names, locations, dates, and speeds, noting differences from past records and a path toward later testing and safety considerations.
A Canadian city piloted a three year plan to replace certain tram lines with a bus tram hybrid to extend service to suburbs. The project, run by Montreal Tramways and similar efforts in Cleveland, explored a new wheel and generator system to power street operations.
A historical reminiscence traces the rise of the petroleum industry from its early, little valued state to the boom sparked by drillers like Drake. It notes pioneers, including Canadian figures, whose fortunes waned despite their role in the field’s development and the shift to use of crude for lighting and lubrication.
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