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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1929
Page
6
A primer on abbreviations in motoring explains m.p.h. RAC.M. and A.P.M. values, engine size in cubic centimetres, horsepower concepts and brake horsepower, plus ignition basics using magnetos and coils to produce spark at the right moment for each cylinder.
The article explains that cars seem to pull better at night due to atmospheric oxygen levels. Plants absorb carbon dioxide by day and release oxygen at night, increasing nighttime oxygen and improving combustion. More oxygen equals greater engine efficiency after dark.
Dust on the windscreen reduces visibility at night and can cause accidents. Fine particles act as microscopic reflectors, especially with tree-fringed roads and dimmed headlights. Carry a duster to keep the windscreen clear for safe driving.
Classified notice announces affordable first class printing services available at The Advocate office. Prompt quotation and delivery options highlighted for local customers.
Sir Henry O Nea l de Hane Segrave rose to fame in 1920 at Brooklands driving an Opel. He won the last event at 88 mph and later joined the 8 TD racing team with top pilots like Guinness Boillot and Thomas. He achieved major Grand Prix success including the 1924 Sunbeam victory in France and Boulogne wins. He set records in 1924 Boulogne speed trials and the 1927 Sunbeam 1000 hp world record at over 200 mph. He retired briefly then returned to exceed the record at 234 mph, born 1896 and educated at Eton and Sandhurst. He served in WWI and held various staff roles, wounded three times.
The excerpt urges motorists to carry a charged fire extinguisher and shut off the petrol in a fire while keeping the engine running. It warns petrol vapors can ignite and advises smothering fires with a sack sand or extinguisher and avoiding water. It also describes improvising a nut as a die by cutting grooves and hardening the nut.
The Studebaker President Eight, a seven passenger sedan, completed 30 000 miles in 26 526 minutes at 68 mph marking a world beating endurance feat. C E Sanderson, Forbes notes the car’s design mirrors its effortless power and acceleration with a strict stock design. Quandialla Motors, Quandialla.
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