The Whippet car foreseen by Sir William Letts
Sir William Letts predicts a new light two door car named The Whippet will debut in Australia soon. He describes a high speed, economical car with a four wheel brake, light weight, roomy body, and advanced European design features adapted for America, including a 60 mph capability and around 25 miles per gallon.
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Enron
Sip Willian
Australia
Ste Wiliam Lotte
Americas
William Letts
Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd
England
United States
America
Europe
France
Selirers
Amuvica
Andriean Tepe
William Jett Ake
Concrete uses for farms boost efficiency and safety
A farm guide extols concrete for hundreds of uses from sturdy porches and weatherproof doors to safe well linings and clean, durable driveways. It emphasizes long lasting construction, reduced upkeep, and improved first impressions for visitors, urging concrete as a wise, time saving material choice.
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Owith
Federal plan to take over West Australia north west
The Federal Government proposed a Crown colony style administration for the north west territory of Western Australia. A Government Resident would lead with an Executive Council and a voteless House member, funded by a £2,700,000 development loan.
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North-West Territory
West Australia
Papua
House of Representatives
Bruce
Executive Council
Legislative Council
Commonwealth
Misunderstandings during a Canter bury meeting
Campsie officials clashed over a £105 payment from Canterbury District Memorial Hospital funds to the Canterbury Band at a public aid event. Chairman Kingsbury was challenged for illegality and logic as the rowdy gathering ended with motions defeated and taunts exchanged.
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Campsie
Canterbury Band
Canterbury District Memorial Hospital
Kingsbury
Primary Tests For October Examinations Begin
The Education Gazette reveals a record number of candidates for the October primary examinations. Last year 45,065 took the Permit to Enrol with L798 spent on high school entrances and bursaries. The Pte EB test is on October 25 and the high school test on October 28. Parents should enroll pupils for the high school course if desired. High school candidates must be 11 or older, bursary candidates 11 1/2 to 14 on January 1, 1927. The New Guinea fever situation continues to be noted.
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Suuperior
Pte EB
Improved Ford Model Single Seater At Geelong
The Ford Motor Company of Australia Pty. Ltd. produces an improved single seater in Geelong described as sporty yet business capable. The new body design enhances streamlining, comfort, and luggage space with a redesigned seat, plate glass windshield, forward opening doors, wider doors, and a deep rear compartment. Features include rust proof hinges, rain channels, and concealed leakage drainage, all on a lowered chassis with new mudguards and broad running boards.
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Geelong
Ford Motor Company of Australia Pty. Ltd
Ford Cars
Daily Divorce Reform Spreads Through Yucatan Province
A report notes the slogan Daily Divorce Cheaper with quicker divorce and explains that residents need only ten days residence to obtain dissolution. A Paris rival draws attention as in camera hearings and compulsory notices boost uptake. The July Good Health article promotes these French laws as a discreet option for private matters.
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Yucatan
Mexico
Paris
Good Health
National Health
St. Margaret’s Hospital
St Margaret's Hospital
Sweney
Man vs Horses Endurance Test at Crystal Palace in July
A 62 year old man, C. W. Hart, logged 31 miles in four hours in a six day endurance trial at London Crystal Palace where two horses, ridden by Cannon, managed 24 miles in the same period. The event contrasted human stamina with equine pace and cited historic feats from Australia and Britain.
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London Crystal Palace
C. W. Hart
Cannon
Spear Range
King
Brisbane
Ipswich
Launceston
Bird
Mosman
Sydney
Maitland
Edwards
Bathurst
New Guinea Gold Shipments Highlight Historic Queensland Wealth
The article recalls £200 000 in gold landed from Bulolo New Guinea with minimal security, contrasting past and present. Spectators include Captain J C McIntosh who oversaw Bay liner construction, noting former ship deliveries to Sydney and the Mint with unarmed guards and light precautions.
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Bulolo
New Guinea
J. C. McIntosh
A.u.8.n
Kyarra
Commonwealth Line
Queensland
Sydney
A.U.S.N
Sussex Street
Dick Abbott
Abbott
Mint
Lenglen Eyes Australia Trip If Offered and Plans Europe Return
Susie Mdlle Suzanne Lenglen says no direct offer to visit Australia has been received and she has no immediate plans to travel. She would gladly go if a satisfactory offer arrives, mainly to renew friendships with tennis champions in Australia. After her American tour, she plans to return to Europe to see her father and may consider Australia only later.
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Suzanne
Lenglen Bay
Australia
Paris
Venice
Pyle
Europe
Greece
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