REACTION TIME TESTS ON MOTOR SAFETY LESSONS
The piece explains car stopping distances and human reaction times to stress safer driving. It cites braking distances at 30 and 20 miles per hour, energy when hitting objects, and the speed of a car at 60 mph, linking these to dangers from reckless driving and urging practical motor safety awareness. It discusses brain reaction time and eye-brain reflexes as part of safe operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Auto Mobil
Temstary
Hays
Granters Federal Conference Discusses Drought Insurance
At the Granters Federal Conference Victoria’s Mr Dalaid Kelly said an insarabee company weighed the issue tied to wage investigations. W Allen of the Ginstore Federal Comet noted many uncertainties but insurance could help farmers facing drought. Officials warned against abuse and discussed forms of drought insurance and water conservation measures to protect holdings and crops.
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Sydney
Dalaid Kelly
Victoria
W. Allen
Federal Comet of Australia
Rau
Sheep Market Declines as Cattle Prices Hold Steady
The Conpint Hicks market yard heard lower cattle values while sheep and wool remained uncertain. Prices showed mixed shifts with best fat ewes at 7 shillings and sixpence, and Merino wethers averaging around 25 shillings 9 pence per head, amid supplies from Western Queensland and the Central Districts.
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Weat Lamh West
Ian Central
Die Wicts
Queenelumd
Progueora
Cooperative Amsotstion Limited
Humuile
Wee Ging
No. He Did Not Get The Job At The Federal Department
Fragmented OCR text describes a candidate for a House of Representatives attendant role who allegedly faced scrutiny over applications and qualifications. The garbled passage mentions a $7 application, prior spending, and inquiries about suitability, though many details are unclear.
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House of Representatives
Steamship Rams Whale Near Africa Collision
A steamer named Cape Guardatat collided with a whale off the eastern point of Africa while the animal tried to swim across the bow. The whale was struck behind the head and appeared dead, with efforts made to dislodge it failing as it sank beneath the water.
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Cape Guardatat
Africa
From Reaction Time To Driving Safety Facts
An analysis explains driver reaction delays to emergencies. It notes brain processing takes about four seconds to recognize threats and transmit signals, with braking and emergency response time varying by distance and health. The piece warns for fatigue and headaches increasing accident risk.
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Norma
Mina
Royal Automobile Club warns drivers on wear and safety
The Royal Automobile Club warns that unduly careful drivers risk neglecting simple maintenance leading to improper part wear. It notes many drivers forget basic checks, delaying repairs and risking longer recovery times after incidents.
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Royal Astomobile Club
Queenstandella
Meironelves
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Evrey Clen
Uncle Tobys Oats
Dilford Love & Ca
Safer Driving Campaign
Weet
Castlemaine Perkins
Ienranes
Manranes
Ayers
Conpint HI
Burnett
Operative Association Limited
Walward Hill & Cor
Rosewile
Sy Ey
Egezyh
Erd2ek
Telaphon
Charleville Times
Queensland
JUR
Omc
Small Advertiser
Othe
the Charleville Times Pty
Alfred Street
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