Motoring MEMS and long distance motorcycle feats
A 1920s Australian report covers Arthur Richardson and D. McKey circumnavigating Australia on motorbikes, A W Grady’s 7000 mile Perth to Melbourne run, and forecasts of Grady finishing the circuit. It also discusses Dunlop tyre science, balloon tyres and rim options, plus notes on car suspension design and evolving US body production trends for open versus closed bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Richardson
Australia
D. McKey
A. W. Grady
Douglas
Perth
Broome
Northern Territory
Desgrésa
Queensland
Longreach
Charleville
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Grady
W.A
Dunlop Rubber Company
Dunlop Co
We Cn
P. Lamber
England
America
Culver City
Alifornia
B. Till
United States
Oper
Rocal
Motor Trade
U.S.A
Advances in racing car design cut engine size while boosting speed
Racing models now use smaller engines, limited to about 122 cubic inches or 2000 cubic centimeters in Continental events, yet achieve higher speeds than predecessors. Engineers leverage light alloys, refined valve and ignition systems, plus improved lubricants and tyres, with gains shared across private buyers through technology trickle-down to standard touring and sports cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cara
Entrania
Police Speak on Crash Blame in Safety Message
A policeman and a motorist debate fault after a collision, noting they both tried to read safety warnings. The motorist insists neither party is to blame, emphasizing caution and the need for safety reminders.
Across Australia Record Time in Oldsmobile Rally
Record time of 9 days 9 hours 15 minutes set in an Oldsmobile car. Get full details from J. T. Woods, Fobes Agent. Price quoted is £376.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldsmobile
J. T. Woods
Fobes
Resident from Bogan Gate seeks travel, car for hire
A resident of Bogan Gate and District announces their gray car is available for hire. They offer to undertake any journey to anywhere and provide contact at the Bogan Gate Hotel, Bogan Gate, by phone day or night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogan Gate
Bogan Gate Hotel
Vehicle chassis appeal shifts in foreign market
The article notes manufacturers in a foreign country developing a chassis type that fails to attract motorists there. Potential factors include design preferences and local driving culture influencing consumer response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turers
Also Mentioned on This Page
BUICK
Associated Trade Journals Co
Buicks
Thas
G. T. White
Forbes
Goose Green
Lachlan St
Essex
Hudson
Casey Bros. Proprietors
Vulcan
H.P
John Stewart
Castlereagh St., Sydney
Racers
Francis Birtles
Jost
Darwin
Adelaide
GAR
Graham Brothers
Stranparviseno Motors Limited
Castlereagh Street
F.rath & CO
Comecbuilding Department Carrion
Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles
New South Wales
FORD
Ford Beale
Chevrolet
John McGrath, Ltd
T. White
Peasley and White
Engineer O’sullivan
Hornsby & Sons
W. L. Hayes
Globe Hotel
Gray
Mable
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