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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1930
Page
2
The article argues progress in the auto world drives higher speeds and efficiency. It recalls M Junatey’s record, notes today’s motorists drive faster safely, and cites fire engines’ power and Dunlop tyres boosting performance and mileage for Australian motorists.
The article describes Rolls Royce engines running on a test bench at low RPM with a gallon oil counter and lubricant flow. Oil circulates through filters capturing impurities from cylinders pistons and bearings during a four hour test. The process reportedly yields fine sludge and notes petrol would wash away oil if run at such low speeds.
During exhaustive tests Captain J B Irving, designer of the Golden Arrow, found that safety was paramount as speed neared four miles per minute. He determined that rubber rods are essential for steering control, a feature Ford has used for years, now applied to the new model with transverse springs and double acting shock absorbers to ensure a steady, safe ride.
Mrs C J Pearce of Horsham joined as Victorian W C T U delegate at the Brisbane Town Hall reception hosted by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. Delegates from states gathered with Premier A K Moore and Australian officers to discuss the Austrian triennial convention and broader temperance aims.
The article urges motorists to use deliberate hand signals to show intentions such as pulling out or yielding. It cautions against reliance on horn motions and stresses keeping a hand on the wheel while signaling to improve road safety.
Captain Frank Hawks, flying Texaco 13, departed New York at starlight and landed in Los Angeles the same day for a nine hole golf game. The 2500 mile trip averaged 184.05 mph with five 15 minute stops, totaling 4 hours 50 minutes. The engine ran at peak power and used Texaco motor spirit and motor oils throughout.
The National Chamber of Commerce of New York reports world highway mileage at 7 800 000 miles with the United States hosting about 76 percent of vehicles totaling 26 001 883. England Canada and Australia show growing automobile registrations through 1929 with Canada roughly double cart and trucks.
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