MOTOR TAX RATES OUTLINED FOR 1923 24 MODELS
The new motor taxation scheme based on vehicle weight rather than horse power came into effect January first. Exemptions apply to ambulances dealers trial cars and certain mining weights. Rates from light cars to heavy 40 cwt range listed with British made cars enjoying reductions. Also notes driving tips to save petrol and fuel efficiency practices while warning about misfueling risks.
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Wellington
Variola Companies
Traffic Department
Adewt
Great Britain
Switching off ignition during descent in gear
A question discussed is whether ignition should be switched off when descending a hill while the engine remains connected to transmission with gears and clutch engaged. The text notes some cars allow switching off the ignition in this condition.
Extra-air Valve Boosts Economical Hill Coasting
The article advises using an extra air valve to coast downhill economically by cutting ignition, opening the valve, and allowing clean air to flow through the engine. It notes benefits include reducing fuel suction in the carburetor and scavenging the engine. It also cautions setting mixture controls to weak on coast and warns against rapid acceleration as wasteful.
Driving on the High Spot in Engine Tuning
The text explains a high spot in accelerator response, contrasting it with the common flat spot. It notes causes such as engine section, valve timing, and carburetor setting, and explains how drivers can detect a high spot by feel and exhaust note to choose the proper throttle opening.
Economy by Using Hand Throttle On Roads
The article argues using the hand throttle saves fuel by avoiding fluctuating accelerator input that wastes fuel. It notes varying throttle creates an uneven fuel mixture and higher consumption, advocating steady gradual speed changes especially on hills and bumpy roads to maintain momentum.
Economy in the Alts Uses Smooth Acceleration and Gars
A technical note stresses smooth gradual acceleration and proper use of the gars when required as correct methods for economy in the alts.
Overland Whitey II dominates NSW New Year racing
At Penrith on New Year’s Day the Overland Sports Whitey II showed exceptional speed and consistency, sweeping the program by outclassing all rivals. It won the 10 miles NSW Championship over Vauxhall and Tala, and set a track record with a 4 minutes 51 seconds six mile Challenge Race victory.
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Penrith
D. Harkness
New South Wales
Overland Sports
Overland
Overland Whitey II
Vauxhall
Queensland Automobile Club
Miller
Noonan
Willys Knight
Overland Sydney Limited
Castlereagh
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Morris-Cowley
Hart-Park
James Ward
United Lingines
Worsley
Alston
Gibbon
Linter
Vulcan
PHONE
W. G. Reinhard Maughan
Nash
Nash Company
SAN Francisco “Examiner
F. Pelletier
Percy Street
Wallington
Dodge Brothers Motor Car
Sianparpisep Marars LiMited
Castlereagh Street
Rooney
JAS. Loneragan
Gulgong
Agel Wilkins & CO
Wallis
Sports Omnes
JAS, Loneragan
Abel Wilkins & CO
Dodge Car DI
Varcoe
I A
George Paul
Newtown
ART Eerise
Sunbeam
Harley Davidson
Vaurhall
Wolseley
Victor
Summit
Beale
Linen Chest
Douglas
St. George's Hall
B. Bale
Rawson Chambers
Ramon Place
Ror
Ford
Geo. Stewart
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