Road transport and the rise of motor vehicles
The article notes the vast impact of commercial and passenger vehicles on road transport, rail comparison, and surface improvements. It highlights rails enabling heavy loads, evolving road surfaces, and the growth of private cars and commercial fleets, including new Dodgs models with advanced engines and safety features. It also mentions ambulance use shifting toward commercial chassis for efficiency and space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weniele
Baghiod
Lores
Girudus
Ringlomi Oon
Namie Heed Raed
Amd
Commer
Ipswich
81. John Ambulance Brigade
Norman Smith Aims To Break World Speed Record In New Zealand
Norman Smith plans a speed record attempt in New Zealand near January to surpass Sir Henry Segrave’s 231 mph mark. Harkness Hillier Ltd. in Sydney builds a 2000 hp Roll-Royce engine and chassis for the project loaned by the British Government. The car mirrors the Golden Arrow design, with a tide-hard beach course at Kaitain, offering long visibility and no motor track, while the New Zealand Government arranges timing equipment and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Smith
New Zealand
Henry Segrave
Daytona Beach
U.S.A
Messrs Harkness & Hillier Ltd
Sydney
Smith
Segrave
Commonwealth
Begrave
Don
Kaitain
Cape North
Auckland
Profitable Fruit Spraying Promises Help For Australian Orchards
The Shell Company publishes a guide on combating orchard pests for Australian growers. It covers the two main pest groups chewing and sucking, effective spraying methods, pump maintenance, and orchard sanitation. A seasonal spraying calendar and oil spray formulas Shell White and Redspray are highlighted, with copies available at Shell offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Shell Company
Wool wage dispute and Australia's wool future debated
The piece discusses the shearers award and wage levels amid Labor and opposition views. It cites Mr Scullin and Mr Latham on Australia's wool policy, urges use of more wool, and highlights Redpath's call to improve pastures, control costs, and keep wool affordable for consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engham
Carhetesh Corse
Australia
Railroad 7
Jnteo
Gragiers
Weir
Tim
Lie Arurk
Vet Leal
Bealie
Alecia
Wernere
Aurow
Austalu
Scullin
Gowe
Las
Howe
Thas
Tein
Umige
Jong
Jnjustice
Tours
Latham
Tronbie
Denmys, Lascelies Limited
Wor. Redpath
Redpata
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Unshrinkar
Cyelga
Reo
Ransom E Olds
Piewrer
Ree Meier Car Company
Aoal
Prewe
Charrman
Queen's Bridge Motors Pty. Ltd
Queen's Bredge
Melbourne S
REO Motor
COMPA
Roy Findlay
Phone
Wilson Street
Horsham
Grarscits Garage
the Horsham Times
Dodge
Vehicles For Life
W. J. Thornley
Orsham
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
F.W.D
Young Bros. Hersham
Young Bros
Porsigg Aed
Raoor
Weeovanen
Cyclone Fence & Gate CO. Pty. Ltd
Pigaue Sepel
Ciena
Harold Smith
McPherson Sin
Foster Clarks
Foster Clark
Aleo
Motor Spirit
O.R
C.O.R
Commonwealth OF Refineries Ltd
Persian Ohl Co., Ltd
Laversen
Orient
Royal Mail
London
Colombo
Suez
Naples
Gibraltar
Satlings
Melbour
Ks A
Hes
Melbourne
Salas
Voong Bros
GOLF
Jas
Meera
Byron
Carvest
Fripat
Scout
Every
Wehring
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