Four-Wheel Brake Development In Autos Prompts Shift
An article from Xmas 1926 to 1928 discusses the move to four wheel brakes in cars. It notes rising shares of two wheel brake adoption, forecasts leading to universal four wheel brake equipment by 1928 or 1929, and mentions Bendix Brake Corporation as a key player. The piece includes predictions about safety gains and cites Whippet as an example showing a shift toward modern braking features and engineering advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laney
Wolversal
Weber
C Wilson
Guyre
Farmers push experimental drought plan with aerial weather control
A proposal from farmers and partners in the anti drought circle proposes sending electrified sand from aircraft to cloud bases to induce rain. The Drought Association opposes the plan unless freed from liability while the broader public remains skeptical as controversy continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onis
Death Toll From Tick Poisonings In NSW Rises
Report from New South Wales recounts three human deaths linked to tick bites. First a farmer near Byron Bay, then Ada Taylor of Strathfield, whose scalp tick caused paralysis and eventual death. Officials note tick species and preventive steps, including avoiding forceful removal and recommending kerosene or ammoniac methods.
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Renea Iehe
Byron Bay
Ada Taylor
Strathfield
Omelala
Public Health Department
Byron Hay
New South Wales
Witte
Athol Gardens
Adam Peretta
Admitted murder case and execution observed at Guilde Gaol
A report notes the murder of Devinn Neble Selmidt at Bridgewater and the October death of William Ephraim Haln r at luide Gaol in Adelaide Hill. Haln r, seven years on death row, expressed penitence and gratitude to officials before his execution, requesting a cigarette as he approached the scaffold.
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Marmied Devinn Neble Selmidt
Bridgewater
Adelaide Hille
William Ephraim Halnr
Luide
Haines
Cattle Tick Containment Sparks NSW State Debate
The New South Wales government weighs tick control and quarantine measures to prevent Queensland cattle entering the free state. Officials warn unchecked arrivals could spread fatal red water disease to millions of cattle, risking cross state spread to Victoria and South Australia. Legal questions on constitutional points are being considered.
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Tenterfeld
Qurenstinedt
Queensland
New South Wales
Richmond River
Hurensland
New South
Victoria
South Australian
H. 8. Nicholas
Sydney
S.W
Ministers visit district to discuss school consolidation
The Minister for Education visited the district with the inspector to review plans for school consolidation and motor transport for students. Officials say the move could raise educational standards and require cabinet confirmation after initial figures.
Rural Award for Queensland Workers
An arbitration award issued on Wednesday in Mrishiane outlines conditions for Lore workers excluding those in the daily industry. It fixes a weekly wage of £ and a maximum shift of £ per day with meals, and sets twelve holidays per year. Employers may work on holidays if compensating time is accrued or upon service termination. The award covers twelve months.
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Austration Workers' Union
The People's Baker Ad and Sydney Racecourse Notes
W. J. Little promotes baking and prompt town delivery. Notices state additions to Sydney Town Hall cost £90,000. From January 1 night racing ends in New South Wales and existing racecourse licenses expire December 31.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Collision near Bendemest leaves two drivers and passengers uninjured
A late Saturday collision at 44 40 pm between two motor vehicles occurred near Bendemest. Dr Tunks of Tom's Harbour drove one car containing Cunstable Forbes. the other, driven by W N Murray of Spring Creek Bendemect, carried T O'Toole. Headlight glare blamed for the crash. Dr Tunks’ car damaged, Murray's lighter. Also reports mention Jeoren Nelen fined £60 with six months’ imprisonment for unlawfully importing 221 cattle from Queensland to New South Wales, plus related penalties. witnesses’ expenses were allowed. In other items, Cross Roads, Arch Bridge, or huts on issues. No parcel delivery in Sydney and suburbs on December 26 and January 2. parcels must reach Sydney before noon December 26 to ensure delivery before Christmas. perishables must be packed securely with 100 percent extra postage and reach by noon December 22.
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Tenterfield Court
Jeoren Nelen
Queensland
New South Wales
Sydney
Pastoral Prospects Amid Drought and Rain for Wool Trade
Mr. Ninth chairman of Ootwort Mert and Cmn Melbourne spoke at the half yearly shareholders meeting. He warned drought continues in Quermistoatd and extends to other states, with winter losses in sheep and lambs. Recent rains improved prospects for clients in Queensland, while wool prices stood at 12.08 per lb in the July 4 to September 30 period.
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Ootwort
Mert
Cmn
Gta
Melbourne
Westen
Mir Nill
Queensland
Joes
Albury Jockey Club finances amid lower prize money
The Albury Jockey Club faces a loss of several hundreds as the annual meeting looms and the committee urges reductions in prize money. In contrast Armidale and New England Jockey Club reports rapid progress with increased prize funds. Rosehill results include Five Handicaps with Don Moon first and Persuasion second. Nursery Handicap lists Chloe Santa and Lally Nicotine among top finishers.
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Albury Jockey Club
Beau Hanna
Well
Ghrysanta
Lally Nicotineth
Canberra Florin
Chrylysen
Gun Chubo
Vilalpe
Traters
Tuminatya
Tecom— Ber
Spochetti
Venice
Tulmote
Mattern
Starpol
Vallors
Theee Guile
All Awake
Trilise
Glenbervie Clydesdale Champion Stallion at Armidale Show
Glenbervie, the champion Clydesdale stallion trained by W. Boag of New Zealand, sired by Royal Favorite and dam Makaia Diamond, won first prize at Armidale Show. The stud offers mares for payment by Dec 31 with removal required. mares not in foal may be free next year. Inspection by appointment. full pedigree on request to owner D. Williams Boorcladg.
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Hooro- Tong
Glenbervie
W. Boag
New Zealand
N.Z
Armidale Show
D. Williams
Boorcladg
To the Shade Wins Borough Monet Cap at Tokaping NH Meeting
The Australian bred three year old To the Shade captured the Borough Monet cap at the Tokaping NH meeting. A paper critic praised the Irish trained performer noting improving form as the season advances. Striders reports Australian Sun imported from Winter U by Charlemagne II from Lovelorn.
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Winter U
Charlemagne IL
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Star 7 Pictures
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Greenhide
Pearson & Brodie
Guyra
Cape
Uruber
Uae
Fier Ieee
Alewie
Moyal Alexandre ‘Hospital
Ahildren
The
Coast Hospital
W. B. Gurney
Beesley's
Saumarez-Eversleigh Dumaresq
Esfort
Anitate
Sauenmares
Evershdih
Domeresy
Drumiinoim
Edicaton
Thuralay
Rural Award
Genta
Atc
Geegley’s
H. Beesley
BIG Value Storf
Guyabra
PHONY
W. J. Little
People’s Baker
Phone 4
Wolseley
Cooper’s
Quibell
Cooper's
David W. Oliver
Armidale
Pastoral Prospects
Cae
Prines
Walter Wilson
Argus” Office
Rusden-street
Buick
Master Models
Burgess & Gibson
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