The New Oakland Car Advances In Performance And Design
A local Oakland touring car ad promotes 26 radical improvements led by J. R. Fisher. Highlights include increased piston displacement to 212 cubic inches, brake horsepower up to 65, revised rear axle ratio, larger valves, reduced back pressure, a new non detonating combustion chamber, four bearing crankshaft, counterbalancing, enhanced crankcase ventilation, and a higher capacity cooling and fuel system. The feature emphasizes balanced parts and stricter inspection to assure reliability and improved appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
J. R. Fisher
A.C
District Council of Gladstone Minutes Nov Meeting
The Gladstone district council met on the date. all members present. Minutes and correspondence were read and received. Overseers, finance and wards reports were filed. The paysheet was reviewed. accounts approved: General Account 175 pounds 14 shillings 5 pence, Government Grants Use 120 pounds. The chairman noted McCarthy's contract rise and day work repairs at Manatoo. A licensed surveyor will plan a road to be sold in West Ward. Five chains near Stephens' contract at Manatoo to be formed and ruts gravelled. Cockburn offered 0 pounds 10 shillings per chain to connect metal near Rundle's Fate.
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McCarthy
Manateo
West Ward
Stephens
Manatoo
Technical notes on 1930s car model updates
The document lists numerous mechanical changes across models including stationary clutch throw out bearing in high gear, larger transmission with Hyatt bearing, deeper front spline, 25 percent stiffer steering, redesigned frame with deeper members and wider flanges, standard liquid petrol gauge, wheelbase up 4 inches to 117 inches, body length increased by 6 inches, roof lowered, rear springs longer by 2 inches, tyres changed to 29 by 5.50 from 30 by 5.25, and standard fender wells for spare tyres on open models.
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Hyatt
Fewster Wins North Ward Seat In Gladstone Council
In a quiet Gladstone North Ward contest, O J Fewster defeated H B Mayfield for the councillor position. Declaration of poll showed Fewster ahead with 26 votes to Mayfield 18, with 5 informal ballots. Returning Officer C Budge praised the process as ratepayers welcomed active municipal involvement and improved town cooperation.
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Gladstone
North
Gladstone Corporation
O. J. Fewster
H. B. Mayfield
Fewster
C. Budge
H. T. Harslett
Budge
J. G. Deehle
North Ward
C. J. Pewster
C. A. Dee
West Ward
Marfield
Mr. Budge
Tennis match Georgetown vs Gladstone reported results
Georgetown hosted Gladstone on Saturday with Dent and singles results led by Green and Kearney victories for Gladstone. In doubles Green/Kearney defeated Page/Brazil, while Odgers/Brogan and Sullivan secured further wins for Gladstone. Ladies events saw Pinch and Taylor among winners and Odgers teammates take multiple sets. Final tallies: Georgetown 12 sets 91 games, Gladstone 6 sets 76 games.
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Georgetown
Dent
L. Green
Gladstone
J. Page
Kearney
J. Brazil
B. L. Harris
J. Angley
N. Nave
R. Odgers
FE. Eley
Tl. Brogan
A. Carr
BR. Sullivan
Miss B. Pinch
Miss I. Page
Taylor
R. J. McDonald
M. Winkler
Odgers
Pinch
M. Freeman
J. Budee
G. Bond
E. Grubb
K. Miller
Gents Rpoubles
G. Kearney
Faces and Boomers and Wit for Christmas Time
A column of quirky sayings, jokes, and captions from a 1920s era page. It blends political notes with humorous quips, social observations, and small ads mentioning local figures like Councillor Fewster and Mr Price winning Boothby. Occasional lines reference Gladstone nursing home and a new Atlantic liner, with light banter about marriage, work, and daily life.
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Fewster
Country Party
New Moon
Labor Party
Mr. Price
Boothby
Tippler
Judel
James
Rainfall totals 1893 to 1929 show varied monthly patterns
A data dense rollup lists yearly rainfall figures from 1893 through 1929 with monthly breakdowns for January to December. The table tracks rainfall amounts across decades, highlighting fluctuating totals and notable spikes in certain years.
Forty Years Ago Cricket Scores From Areas Express 1928
The Town Council meeting lists the mayor and councilors. Cricket results show Crystal Brook defeating Gladstone with 71 to 45. Laura defeats Caltowie by an innings and 277 runs after an unfinished match. A note mentions Crystal Palace London construction adding ten inches to its length. Majestic liner homeward trip lists meat vegetables eggs butter and flour cargo aboard.
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B. J. Knight
Crs. Catt
Coe
Creber
Jeffery
W. H. Cherry
M. Page
C. Twige
Sundries
Laura
Caltowie
Satur
Crystal Palace
London
America
Iner Majestic
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Deeble
Georgetown v. Gladstone
G. R. Hamilton
National Library of Australia
Germany
Nature
Royal Mint
Mary
Lal
Tot
Lauras
Caltowle
H. Ferry
E. Robinson
P. J. Kitson
ACT OF General
Glad Stone
Chas. Geddes & Co
Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln and
Tumby Bay
Redcliffe
Adelaide
Port Pirie
Port Augusta
Woods & Forests Department
Jamestown
Crystal Brook
J. R. Forgan Limited
Nla.gov
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