Cobb Sets New Land Speed Record In Australia
Australian born John Cobb accelerates to a world land speed record of 471 mph, surpassing Captain George Eyston’s 345.1 mph, with his 2.56 liter Railton-Dunlop outfit. Cobb’s mile pace and two-way speed averaged higher than prior marks, while Eyston plans another attempt at Salt Flats, noting he did not use full throttle in his record run.
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John Cobb
Geo. Hynton
Cobb
Ryston
Eymon
Railtot-Dunlop
Secoud
Mont Vulgne Ras
Bia Rent
Eyston
Bumerille
Tyston
Thunterbott
Dunlop Onlfit
Safety Message for the Week in Street Transit
A safety notice urges tramway and road drivers to follow a golden rule to protect others on the roadway. It emphasizes careful, considerate driving to prevent accidents and injuries.
New Reflector System Installed on Detroit Road
On the mile stretch of main highway in Detroit the city installs an innovative reflector system. Pedestals at 100 foot intervals support a plastic reflector said to be water clear flexible and long lasting, mounting to reject glare from headlamps and clearly mark road width. Claims include permanent transparency and color preservation over time.
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Detroit
Michigan
Lansing
Sugar cane used to toughen road constriction materials
Sugar cane replaces traditional road restraint compounds in new strips and boards sprayed with waterproofing to resist heat and joints. Trials in Britain and the United States precede Western Australia backed efforts to push a Perth to Adelaide highway. The Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia warns poor vehicle condition and vandals impede long journeys, stressing the need for better travel facilities and vehicle readiness.
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Great Britain
America
Bee
West Australi
Adelaide
Perth
Royal Automobile Chub
Western Australia
Sava
Awuere
Acta
Dre Pon
Spark efficiency and engine care discussed in Queensland
The article explains spark efficiency in the Heyl Automobile Cink of Queensland and its impact on engine performance. It covers ignition timing, charge spread, and maintenance practices such as cleaning contact points for optimal combustion and smoother running. It notes that a well-tuned system yields higher efficiency and power.
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Heyl Automobile Cink
Queensland
Courtesy Squad Report Boosts Road Safety In England
Prominent motorists returning from a lower abroat wave report improved safety thanks to the Courtesy Squad in Lewton and other towns. The squad investigates minor traffic breaches and invites offenders to attend a corrective appeal aimed at arousing fair play rather than punishment. The approach relies on police and motoring cooperation to reduce accidents and enhance road safety.
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Quecimbund
England
Courteey Sqn
Sawai
Mot Orly
Lewton
Mont
Nuit
Palica
Traffe Police
Motorietx
Rosd Mera
Ereatce
Roeda
Trolley through Tooloom State Forest Route Proposed
The Department outlines a diet of detours for motorists traveling the New England Highway from Tenterfield to the Queensland border via Tooloom State Forest. Alternate routes lengthen by about two and a half miles, passing through timber country beyond Legume to Crhenville. The surface of the Tombie gravelled and passable.
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Tus Nma Toure
Tenterfield
Wodenbong
Queensland
Ube Tooloom
Nashy
NR M.A Appeals to Drivers on Road Safety
Alarm over rising accidents as cars leave the road especially on country bends. NR M.A urges drivers to slow for curves, noting friction limits and the danger of skidding on poor surfaces. The message stresses safer speeds to negotiate curves and prevent loss of control.
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NR M.A
Dangerous Level Crossings And Bicycle Warning Rules
A report highlights rising danger from level crossings and urges stricter bicycle safety. It notes drivers and riders must use signals, lights, and reflectors, with clubs advocating legal requirements for lights and rear reflectors to reduce accidents and improve personal safety on roads.
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Royal Amtmobile Club of
Queensland
Nawerer
Ulhy
Salut
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Astral
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Bdward Street
Charlerie
Spur
London
Associated London
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Buxton
Ronald
CRO
Hughes
Willans
Inwell & Fo
Charleville Times” Printers
Charleville Times
Alfred Street
Printery
Atherton Malaude
Teast
Tooloom State Forest
Germany
Linceitis
Tishta
the Bicycle Menace
Pusta
The
Little Brothers
the Bis Rustons
Ruston & Hornsby
Aust) Pty
Poe Tomes Tm
Ution Service
Charleville
Boop
Hich
Beg
Commumwesith
Weslmedia
Abesys
Eeasely
Plas
C.O
Commonwealth Oil Refineries Limited
Wealth Government
Anglosemion 08 Co Ltd
Vicoria
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
State Express
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