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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 27, 1927

Page

2

Australians Feature in Monsoon Adventure Across Continents

An Australian trio led by Mr L Hinks undertake a perilous car journey from London to Quetta and beyond, crossing France Germany Austria Hungary and Turkey while avoiding bandits and near disasters. They endure extreme temperatures weapon threats and a tense crossing into Syria amid a dramatic desert trek.

Quetta Moh Burm Mrived Ray Landen France Germany Austria Hungary Jugo Alavia Huyl- Biri Turkey Burla Merc India Ettus Wn Fot Birminghim L. Hinks Myviney Wittparts Syria Mr. Hillis Birtles Herston Alla Euler

Victoria dealer George Methard tours General Motors plants

Victoria motor dealer George Methard of Pendigo undertook a lengthy American tour visiting General Motors plants in New York Detroit and Milwaukee. He inspected service stations drove an Oldsmobile across the continent and traveled over 6000 miles returning via Yosemite and the Grand Canyon.

Victoria George DP Thud Fet Hard Motors Pendigo Vic Canada United States Pethard America General Motors General Myler Pethond Ameren American San Francises J4board New York Detroit Dethand Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Buick Oldsemebije Chevrolet Caddo Milfermt Methun Righty Orchard Tix Minerary Mer Fiethard Santancheo Oldemobile Works Lansing Olemobile Wis Amd Gram Canyon

Six wheeled trucks spark debate on future transport

The article discusses the Morris Commercial six wheeler as a practical path beyond two and four wheel designs. It explains how dual rear axles improve stability and reduce wear while noting War Office adoption and broader industry interest in multi wheel trucks. It also mentions General Motors' global actions and the potential for automotive knowledge exchange.

Lin Carrie Morris Commercial Urs Bt Hirmingham

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