Wingard era speed test praised by civic officials in Australia
Report notes Mr Garlick and officials praising Smith and Harkness for extraordinary high speed driving feats. Attendees include Sir David Hall and various directors as the event frames these drivers as world speed authorities and foreshadow future motor practice.
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Dow Harkness
Garlick
An Smith
Lark
Mogears
David J. Hall
Aarstroda
Creiee Tsk
Jay L
Norman Smith
Walter Lindruim
Smith
D. At
Geld
Hineh
Dalgety and Co., Ltd
Sescive
Segrave
Sith
Harkness
Stu Verely
Anatrotia
Mr. Lippman
Australian rider to represent states in tourist trophy
The Auto Cycle Union of New South Wales received an invitation from the International Tourist Trophy officials to send an Australian competitor. Expenses will be met by the English body. Each state will appoint one cyclist to represent them and select the best rider for the race.
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Auto Cycle Union of
Hudson Essex Club Holds Hill Climb and Petrol Test
Hudson Essex Club staged a combined hill climb and petrol test at Picton. The event featured two classes with results led by G. Weinwright in the Hudson class and H. Hill in the Essex class, recording timings around a mile course on a poor surface amid three bends. Weinwright posted 2 min 82.1 sec for five miles per gallon and top performance, with Reill and Jones close behind in their respective classes.
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Hudson Essex Club
Picton
G. Weinwright
Ve Mike
A. V. Reii
Arthur Jones
Yas Imaca
Essex Clase
G. T Jones
Whee
Hill
Paborns
American Makers Look to Record Year
Ford and Chevrolet cars dominate the forecast for 1990 with Ford production projected at 2,500,000 of a 4,000,000 national total. Chevrolet last year produced 100,000 cars, with a similar share expected this year, leaving about 800,000 for other makes if the trend continues.
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Ford
Chevrolet
United States
Wheel vehicles rise in Britain due to lighter taxation
A British trend highlights increasing popularity of three wheeled and commercial cars. Participants include Moh Smith and Dew Harkness among a list of industry figures from Sydney clubs and distributors. The piece notes moderate taxation and rising consumer appeal driving the shift away from traditional autos.
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Britain
When Speed Becomes a Safety Factor in Driving
An analysis of emergency driving choices in sudden obstacle encounters. It stresses three avoidance options brake, steer away, or accelerate, and notes that driver skill and vehicle performance dictate the best action. Emphasizes rapid acceleration and brake reliability as key GM design considerations.
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General Motors
Sunday Picnic Outing by N.R.M.A. Members
Cordeaux announces a Sunday big picnic outing for N.R.M.A. Members meeting at Appin at 2 30 p m for a motor excursion under N.ABALA auspices. A special patrol will accompany to the Dam with admission by permit and likely ground pictures for ward exhibition. tickets from NEDA headquarters.
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N.R.M
Appin
N.abala
Gorden Dar
Anpin
NEDA
The
Water Board
Dunlop Tyres Gain Confidence Across Australia
Dunlop Tyres wins motorists' trust with dependable long mileage and high quality reliability. The world produces no finer tyres than Dunlop and those who travel on them travel well, reflecting widespread popularity across Australia.
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Dunlop
Australia
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