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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1930
Page
12
A reminiscence discusses courteous driving as a shared duty on the road. The author recalls a leading motoring official advising drivers to act as if every neighbor lives nearby, treating pedestrians with care and reducing horn use. Personal anecdotes illustrate how courtesy can affect perception and safety, noting changes in road conditions over time.
A dated cable reports a British motorist touring 290 miles at an average speed around 20 miles per hour using diesel fuel priced at fourpence per gallon. The experiment marks England’s first driver with an engine passing the experimental grade tests, climbing steep gradients while showing promise for diesel propulsion against petrol, with limited uptake in America.
A New York New Haven and Hartford official told the Interstate Commerce Commission that substituting motor truck transport can cut costs. He noted savings of about 8,000 miles per month and overall efficiency gains for railway operations. The insight was given amid discussions on railway and motor transportation interests benefiting shippers.
An early note explains a new pneumatic tyre concept aimed at heavy truck work. It compares the weight of a light tyre set to a single plant truck tyre, noting a 8407 unit tyre, and mentions the Dunlop-Per-Hole Company and coin weights. The passage discusses practical weight reductions and potential applications in industry.
The article notes a shift in auto makers away from eight cylinder designs, aiming to restore price and power balance. By 1926 the move slowed as larger flexible engines rose, with several brands testing or introducing new eight cylinder concepts while others plan to replace six cylinder layouts.
A discussion explains why a car tends to drift outward when cornering. The responder notes that while the front wheels steer, momentum in the forward direction keeps the vehicle drawing straight, causing the rear to slide inward and the outside wheels to skid during rapid cornering.
A description of kerb designs replacing vertical types to improve parking safety. Proponents say sloped kerbs enable easier alignment for tailpark spots, reduce risk of tire or wheel damage, and allow safer vehicle movement without fear of damage. Existing old kerbs remain in some areas with barriers and limited turning space.
A translated report notes crews completed one and a quarter sailings with engine work only partly finished, while incompletes due to mechanical failures threaten overall performance. It records operators of all naval power units must match the equivalent of steady, thorough running, citing Armtrung-Sudilbioy and Union Super as examples. Australian National Airways owns Auntie Union products.
The Farmhouse and Settlers Association urged the Railway Commission to cut rail freights on wheat, claiming rising costs harm farmers. A secretary noted wheat prices have already fallen and urged broader relief, including wharfage and storage charges, with decisions not finalised and FSAs directing energy toward freight reductions.
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