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Speed notes and records from early motor races and repairs
The report details J G Parry Thomas achieving 172 miles per hour on the Pandine Sands in a 400 power car named Baba, with 183 mph average over two directions and use of hand pump after oil pump failure. It also mentions Les Cecil breaking Queensland records toward Sydney and Hart Hart setting a 300 mile world record at Atlantic City, plus car maintenance tips and industry observations on automotive progress and public road use.
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Pandine Sands
Wstea
J G. Parry Thomas
Thomas
Les Cecil
Queensland Eyelier
Queensland
Seals
Finnhaue
Sydney
Thue
JA. McGregor
Dunlop
Hart Harts
Pomona
California
Loternation
Atlantic Cy
New Jersey
Hiehme
Chasseun
Meatley
Gréany
Slgny
Bron I
Escimney
Paniop Company
England