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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1930
Page
7
The article outlines proposed petrol tax increases for private motorists and commercial trucks in Australia. It estimates a private motorist driving 7,000 miles yearly at 20 miles per gallon would pay an extra £5 10s 8d, rising to £10 12s 1d with 19,000 miles. It notes about 106,000 motor trucks would face higher duties, based on a 10,000 mile year and 4s per gallon fuel cost.
The article discusses long standing road grants linked to motorist taxation and government funding, noting sums around £8,000,000 for road development since 1826. It questions diverting £2,000,000 from Australian motorists to consolidated revenue while stressing good roads reduce production costs and support welfare and development.
In a high stress test a tyre under load expands to 300 MPL releasing 1,792,000 foot pounds of energy. A vehicle at 100 miles an hour experiences enormous strain on the tyre. The test compares with a Gok for Arnie and mentions Sarth's record at 281 and Nissan references in a revolving torque experiment.
Technical expert discusses challenges and advances in tyres for extreme speeds 200 to 300 miles per hour. Notes the impracticality of testing on public roads and the need for special tracks. Emphasizes that tyre design must evolve with higher engine power and faster acceleration.
Buyer sued after dealer arranged finance and insurance, leaving the buyer to bear insurance costs. The vendor allegedly forced a single insurer, with premiums rising when another carrier was sought. After a crash the insurer reimbursed some damage, but the company canceled the policy and the buyer faced renewed charges. The case centers on who owns liability for the insurance and premium payments in the purchase of the truck.
A fragmented OCR item recalls Wizard Smith and a famed vintage car in a dramatic speed event. It hints at water, soil, and a cup, with vague references to locations, people, and a race outcome, but the text is garbled and unreadable in key details.
A 1910s Detroit exhibit shows two antique Hupmobiles and a Phaeton. The event travels from Detroit to Australia and New Zealand, with stops in Japan. Report notes tools and improvised repairs, and mentions TL. Manton's remark on rugged travel and the axle lasting through the journey.
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