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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
2
An early American 50 mile road race began with electric, petrol, and steam cars. A I Ricker led in the electric car finishing in 2 hours 3 minutes 30 seconds, while Stanley steam driver SS Davis was second after a wind-driven outward pace. The first petrol car finished in 2 hours 30 minutes 1 second.
The article notes a surge in motor vehicle use in Australia with 324 car and truck makes historically listed. current counts rise to about 46 car makes and 2 truck makes. It highlights rapid fleet growth, parts supply concerns, and the booming motor industry driven by consumer demand and manufacturing expansion.
The New Zealand Government promotes beach speed tests at Miles Beach on the North Island to boost publicity. Norman Stith, the Australian motorist, plans an early next year attempt using an Austen-built chassis and Bells House gear to challenge Segrave’s records.
The text notes early motor vehicle import duty in Australia, with an initial fixed £40 plus 30 percent on the power unit value. It explains the 1900 shift to ad valorem duty of 24 percent under the classification vehicles not otherwise enumerated.
A Buenos Aires announcement notes a Trioport motor company with a 29 million capital formed in New York to organize transport across the South American Republics. It plans to import up to 50,000 motor trucks and trailers for lease to transport contractors and private users, aiming to boost Argentine operations for this year’s crops and wool and reduce transport costs.
A volatile spring incident is described where diver Miller from Fronty Ford attempts a risky maneuver during a race. The event includes a gear failure leading to a lengthy stoppage and a costly salvage, with investigators noting the impact on the spring program and parking arrangements.
The Nhill horse parade drew owners from Wimmera and beyond as judges praised the display of draught horses. Mr Schulte, a NSW judge, said the exhibition matched Sydney Royal Show quality. He commended the Nhill Society for arrangements and sportsmanship shown in defeat.
Dalgety and Co reports a disappointing 1929-30 wool season in Australia with receipts £104,470 lower than the prior year and total Commonwealth wool sales down from 1927-28. The review notes reduced profitability, a severe blow to the industry, but hints at a potential late-season recovery.
Mr W L Rowe announces 14 964 ballot papers for wheat growers across Victoria for a vote on forming a compulsory wheat pool. Envelopes require two stamps and must reach the Electoral Department by 20 September. Previous poll had 19 430 papers. current threshold set at 0 percent to approve.
The Gotsham Times prints WEPDOING and other levitation cards or circulars. The item list suggests new promotional circulars and novelty cards circulated with the issue.
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