Two Men on Three Wheels Set Melbourne Adelaide Record
Vic Barclay, Mosera, and L Dutton rode an Indian Super Scout with Goulding sidecar from Melbourne to Adelaide and back in 42 hours 11 minutes, shaving 3 hours 28 minutes from the previous best. The journey was sealed and inspected at Melbourne and Adelaide with all seals intact. They faced head winds in the Coorong desert and kept to a strict schedule, praising Prime Motor Spirit, Mobiloil, and Vacuum Oil Company for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosera
Vic. Baclay
L. Dutton
Goulding
Melbourne
Adelaide
G.P.O
V.m.lc.c
Barclay
Dutton
Coorrong
Prime Motor Spirit
Mobiloil
Vacuum Oil Company
Christmas social aids crystal brook church funds
In Crystal Brook the Methodist ladies organized an afternoon social in the Sunday School to aid local needs. A collection raised £10 and a tea of 1/ helped add to funds. Funds were sent to Sister Doris for district aid and a farewell for Rev. Wilkinson and Mrs. Wilkinson was held at the Rectory. Christmas Eve featured a dust storm and a lively night with Father Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Copley
A. McDonald
Doris
Rev. Wilkinson
St. Silas' Church
Father Christmas
Santa Claus
Landlord and Ledger Exchange Quip Over Bills
A humorous exchange features a landlord urging payment with the motto Pay as you go while the ledger responds that it has no intention of going yet, turning a routine billing moment into a witty standstill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Efficiency and the efficient citizen in historical ad language
A persuasive advertisement extols efficiency as a national and personal goal driven by a strong system and bodily health. It blames constipation indigestion and sluggish liver for weakness and promotes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a remedy to restore vitality, blood flow, and vigor for men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Morse
Nature
Regulations Protect Main Roads From Farm Implements
A public notice excerpted from the Highways Act 1926 lays down penalties and rules to prevent damage on main roads. Prohibitions cover farm equipment, wheel locking, drags, metal projections on tyres, and chains on tyres. Penalties can reach up to ten pounds for contraventions.
Regulation on weight based speed limits for lorries and tractors
The rule sets speeds by unladen weight: up to 2 tons 24 mph, over 2 to 3 tons 20 mph, over 3 tons 16 mph. Rubber tyres reduce speed to 75 percent of applicable speed. iron or metal tyres barred from main roads with max six mph. Breaches incur fines from 5 to 20 pounds, with higher penalties on repeat offences. Vehicles must display unladen weight and permitted speed on the offside with readable dimensions. Offenders and vehicle keepers on main roads may be fined 2 to 20 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Magistrate Notes Unclear Excuse In Court
A magistrate admonishes a motorist after a speeding incident and the driver blurts out a rambling excuse about his wife wanting to catch up to the car ahead to see a hat worn by a woman in the scene. The exchange hints at courtroom tension and the oddity of the defendant’s justification.
Farmers Save Money With Prompt Produce Delivery
Farmers urged to save money through prompt produce delivery with application rates on stone sand and gravel and general carrying undertaking offered by a local carrier service.
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W. H. Pitcher & Son
Gladstone
F. T. Jeffery
Colton, Falmer, & Preaton Ltd
Currie Street
John Deere Tractor
U.S
Department OF Agriculture
John Deere
F. R. Burden, Ltd
Toorak
George St
Norwood
T. L. Dunstan
Jamestown
L. H. Noll
Crystal Brook
L. H. Birdseye
Yacka
C. J. Hancock
Kadina
National Library of Australia
Ikey
FORD
Booleroo
Melrose
Laura
F. J. Humphris
Laura Motor Garage
EL. Richards
W. H. Kranz
Oldsmobile
Hit. Harslett
General Motors
Gladstone and
Georgetow
oWal
Gov
Nla
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