Creeper track cars eyed for overland travel across deserts
Motoring notes highlight Citroen four crossing the Sahara using creeper tracks replacing heavy metal crawlers. The feat suggests creeper drive could open undeveloped country roads, with roads not needed as surfaces bed in. Also covered are a Clement micro engine, Benstead’s Melbourne to Sydney run, Mercedes entries in Indianapolis, and global car industry output and rims trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saharna
I.p
Sahara
Australia
London
A. Clement
T. Benstead
Melbourne
Sydney
Benstead
Albury
Gymndagal
Goulburn
Ming
France
Teutons
England
R.A.C. of Victoria
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
New York
Brooklands
Harry G. Hawker
Dunlops
W. Bennett
U.S.A
America
Los Angeles
Bennett
Goolagong Rialiwey League Wins Access Road Pact
After three years of agitation and deputations the Goolagong Rialiwey League won access to the North Goolagong railway site. Wongoola Shire Council agreed to accept Boree Shire’s proposed road opening, with Waugoola Council contributing 1250 pounds for upkeep via a special rate, ending the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goolagong Rialiwey League
Goolagong North
Engowra
Wongoola Shire
Boree Shire
W. J. Edmonds
Goolagong Railway League
L. & Peares
W.S. Boland
Wau Boula
Goolagong
McWilliam
Dickson
Thompson
Waugoola
Mr. Edmonds
Cowra
Boreeshire
Waugorla
DRY AMERICA and the danger of bootlegger wealth
In a World opinion piece by J. L. Frazer the author laments the rise of bootlegging and liquor lawbreaking. He argues the wealth concentrated in illegal traders drains family resources and commerce, harming domestic trade and undermining respect for law, potentially endangering free institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. L. Frazer
Dunlop Slashes Prices on Railroad Tyres
The Dunlop Rubber Company announces a material price reduction on its popular Railroad motor car tyres. The move aims to make motoring cheaper without compromising efficiency or the high standard of quality that has earned the tyres a long service reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlop Rubber Go
Dunlop Company
What Every Woman Ought to Know Spotlight
A speech on beauty and stage life discusses a young actress praised for her talent and blurring lines between public glamour and private life. Friends debate why makeup signals worth, with gossip on beauty, performance, and personal appeal shaping a woman’s fame.
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Orltion
Alweye
Murle Hemingway
Gertie Millar
Hanpa
Waliow
Ford News reminiscences and sales push from Venables
In Melbourne last December two Ford cars in front of Salvation Army HQ draw a farmer’s remark on General orders. The piece extols Ford's global ubiquity, longevity and resale value, noting a new price of 225 with self starter and electric light. A deposit of ten pounds makes ownership possible. Next issue promises Ford news and a Forbes list. Venables, the Ford man, signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Salvation Army
Bryant & May
Insurance Co
Population figures reveal NSW city totals in April release
A list of population figures for New South Wales towns is published from an April release. Cities named include Lithgow 14,276. Bathurst 9,440. Wagga 7,071. Orange 7,398. Albury 7,764. Lismore 3,700. Dubbo 5,042. Parkes 4,476. Wellington 3,924. Cowra 3,716. Young 3,084. and others such as Mudgee 4,170. Cootamundra 3,501. Hay 2,672. Yass 2,692. Molong 1,613. Nyngan 1,?. Grenfell 1,?. Warren 1?. Temora 1,048. The list shows varied totals amid a broader census effort.
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Lown
Cenaile Laken
Lithgow
Goulpuro
Bathurst
Katoomog
Lismore
Albury
Wagga
Orange
Armidale
Duboo
Glen Lunes
Parkes
Wellington
Cowra
Junee
Cootamundra
Young d
Condobolin
Vobor
Bourke
Sarrounne
Nyngan
Mayney
Grenfell
Household separators for dairy use advertised in Sydney
Waugh and Josephson, general engineers in Sydney, offer small dairy milk separators. Models include Nugeet at 46 pounds 10 shillings per hour, Excels 13 gallons per hour, and Excell 19 gallons per hour. Machines are well made with detachable bowls for cleaning and spare parts available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfa. Laval
Waugh & Josephson Trec
General Engineers
Sydney
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promised Relief
A front page style testimonial claims relief from long term backache and kidney trouble through Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The ad cites a son who suffered rheumatic like pains and crippling episodes, praising the product as a cure and prevention. Sold by chemists and storekeepers at 2/9 per bottle from Poaster-McLellan Co. 15 Hamilton Street Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Mra LeBrecque
Down
Caan
Doan
Poater- McLellan Co
Hamilton Street
Sidiney
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British War Office
RB. Hornsby & Sons Ltd
Ruston & Hornsby Lte
Farmers and Graziere of
Bay
Britain
Ruston & Hornsby Ltd
York ST
BANE
Alea
Dalgety & CO. Ltd
Sola
New South Wales
Aarrilon
New Reliance
Sand Fries
Aif
Tangye & Triumph Oil
Gmiller's Point
J. C. Keane
Fetiar Eee
Winnoweres. Feapers & Dinders
Piancous
Blackstone
Blackstone Ee
Thetella Blackstone
Gould
Noves Bros
Sydney) Ltd
Clarence St
Blackstone Track
Peterbra’ Wheel
Garrett
Dunlop Rubber Co
Goolagong Station
Dry
the “Ford News
Ford
Forbes
Venables
Forbes Unvik
Hogekin
LSS
Leslie Nichols
George-st- West
Plume
King Prost
Vacuum Oil Company
PO da
Alpa-Lay AL
Alfa-Laval
Dream Separators
L.E.G
Maxi VaLonate
Crossley
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