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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1927
Page
7
A fragmentary set of old car tips describes methods to prevent end wall fires and faulty starting. Techniques include weighting the floor to curb forward movement and suspending a card from the ceiling to guide engine position. It also covers packing a Ford fuel line with proper rolling and insertion to ensure a secure fit.
A jumbled note describes replacing clincher tyres with autow components. It mentions a metal piece near the valve and a worker handling a tyre with a lever, aiming to improve a process. Details are unclear due to garbled text but imply a workshop context and tool use.
A garbled report describes a motorist involved in a collision. Details touch on a temporary repair using a hex bolt, rubber fragments, and attempts to immobilize a component. The text blends technical speculation with scattered names and unclear sequence of actions.
An unclear account mentions the Bahia Shpersia Speedabuit with interest in multiple miles and a recent 24 Hours Reliability Run from Sydney to Weltongrad. It cites a pedometer reading of 72.10 paces per mile during trials, with average speeds around IT miles per hour and a ride near Forbes eatery. The text is garbled, but implies a long endurance event with mixed results and a notable distance trial.
The Overland Whippet belly mobt modernly designed Helot car is shown by Mr. J C Keane, local dealer for Whippet and Willye Knight wheels, at Aral. The display highlights the car’s springing and smooth ride, promising easy handling and reliable petrol efficiency.
Erskine triumphed in two events at the 20th annual London Edinburgh contest. The Brakine Sia secured gold medals with a sharp performance in the 4402 milk course, earning high praise and the top award in the classification.
A June visit by Australian officials and Indus figures toured the Goodyear tyre plant near Sydney. They inspected the Akron factory, observed building plans for a new facility, and met with workers to discuss conditions and methods before an evening Disney entertainment event.
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