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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1922
Page
3
An Amma electrical firm markets a patented dimming switch allowing gradual headlight reduction as oncoming traffic approaches. A metal tube housing the mechanism links to a rotary control, progressively dimming the beam from full to low. The device promises smoother night driving and reduced glare for opposing vehicles.
The article discusses 2 litre engines and big twin engine motorcycles racing near 1000cc class, noting headlining speed and weight figures around 650 kilograms. It references Grand Prix context, vehicle developments, and competing teams while describing the era’s engine technology and design emphasis.
An itemized market-style note references retailers in Horsham and surrounding towns listing wallets fashion and latest styles. Mentions trade or display cues at a shopfront on Firebrace Street and across local papers including the Ballarat Courier and Weekly Times.
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