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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1925
Page
6
A discussion rebutts claims of profiteering by motor firms, noting high shipping costs and duties shaping Australian car prices. It explains agency loss, seasonal profits, and the impact of protection tariffs on body and chassis pricing, arguing stable trade depends on fair competition and local factors.
The text argues for evaluating charged costs and returns over time rather than per car sold. It critiques sudden profits and defends firms when critics misjudge pricing, noting overheads and long term averages as fair measures of value.
The article notes commissions paid to sales staff as a major element in car pricing. It questions how much of the vehicle price is eaten by these payments and related parties. It discusses advertising as an essential but costly factor, highlighting a small firm that allocates ten pounds per car for publicity.
An accepted business principle links higher risk with higher profit if the venture succeeds. Investors in establishing motor product agencies take greater risks for a potentially high return. Tenure of the chain varies. many agreements are short term or at will, exposing investment to instability.
The author argues motor cost reductions in Australia face high overheads and remote production, blaming neither solely traders nor producers. Wasteful garage charges, overpriced spare parts, and expensive imported fuel raise prices. Discovering local oil sources could dramatically boost motoring prosperity.
A simple repair method for car dynamos teaches cleaning the commutator by rolling a heavy canvas into a sharp spiral, dipping the end in petrol, and applying it while cranking the engine. Do not run the engine during this procedure to avoid igniting petrol fumes.
The list shows Central Western coursing fixtures with dates in August and September. Notable spots include Parkes August 6 and 24, Koorawatha August 11 and September 2, Forbs August 19 and September 9, Grenfell August 26 and September 9.
Local listings announce shows in Condobolin Bogan Gate Trundle Parkes Forbes Wagza Grenfell Cootamundra Albury Culcairn Manildra Young Coolamon Glenorie Cowra Ganmain Junee Holbrook West Wyalong Wellington Lockhart Temora Canowindra Murrumburrah with scheduled dates from August through September across multiple venues and towns. Specific dates vary by town from early August to late September.
Arrivals from Sydney and intermediate stations list daily closing times for mails at Wellington. Western towns receive mail at 7.1pm daily. Weekly scheduling details include Bodangora, Arthurville, Yeoval, Goolma, Montefiores, and others with varying 4 to 5 plus pm closings and morning openings for the next day. Registered mails close one hour earlier than ordinary time.
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