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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1939
Page
10
The whole retail motor trade and garage services in Britain will be mobilised if war breaks out. The government will use all resources, with a National Service Commission survey under way. About 6,000 million feet of insulated wires and cables have been allocated to the world’s 5 million cars and trucks, averaging 113 feet per vehicle.
Newspapers in New York unanimously propose labeling all used car advertisements with a letter or numeral to show actual car conditions. An A or 1 would signal first rate quality, while a C or 2 would indicate lower standards, aiming to boost buyer confidence.
The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland warns drivers that cars with a defective headlamp pose a serious safety risk as night driving sees many headlights burnt out. Police plan to curb such danger with warnings and prompt repairs, noting costs are low and bulbs or wiring fixes suffice.
The article outlines a rising weekly road accident toll in Queensland and the global traffic safety challenge. It argues that engineering alone cannot solve the problem. human responsibility, driver behavior, and all road users must act. It urges clearer signals, safer overtaking, and greater attention to pedestrian safety to reduce yearly tolls.
A safety notice urges careful driving to prevent injuries and enjoy planned activities. It stresses mindful behavior on the road and avoidance of risky actions to keep people safe this week.
Berlin reports on the yearly conference of the U S A Society of Automotive En? Flues featuring experts from around the world. Discussions cover automotive military equipment including cars tracks teks airplanes and mechanised waits. A dramatic tale describes a blind Ayla and Captain De Tomilson recalling a London fog and a Croydon landing aided by radio and latent instruments for precise location.
London assessments indicate an Australian designed rotary valve engine shows promise for internal combustion use. Mr M S McLaren’s design has attracted attention from British motor and materials groups, with talks of further exhaustive tests and potential production, signaling a possible revival of rotary engines in Australia.
Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co of Australia plans a new warehouse and offices at 263 Wickham Street Fortitude Valley Brisbane. The move consolidates operations serving the Metropolitan area and Southern Queensland with expanded showroom space and a new main office at Wingfoot Grisbane and 72 Fortitude Street.
A special bodied motor lorry transports a complete demonstration unit feeding fodder to farmers. The cabinet holds galvanized trays for seed, uses a nutrient spray for three minutes daily, and after ten days yields fodder requiring 48 litres of seed and a small amount of nutrient mix.
The technical engineer of the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland notes over seventy per cent of engines can suffer faulty ignition. Daily club service experience confirms periodic professional engine checks. Regular annual tuneups by a skilled mechanic can prevent costly damage and buyer regret, saving on expensive repairs.
An ad lists samples and automotive products including Renn Liquid and CarNu items. Mentions test quantities, leather and rubber goods, overnight drying, and C.O.D. advice with Melbourne reference and 1932 date cues.
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