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  2. Advertising

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  3. BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS.

    Although no subject relating to motor cars has been the source of more discussion, since the adoption of four-wheel brakes, then brake ...

    Article : 286 words
  4. MOTORS

    In coining the word "Time-Lag" G. Bernard Shaw has provided a phrase that aptly fits and describes the 19th, century mind, which frequently ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 737 words
  5. NON-DETONATING PETROLS.

    In England, Europe and U.S.A. special petrols of a non-detonating character arc now being marketed, with a view to preventing engine ...

    Article : 441 words
  6. SCOTT'S EMPIRE FLIGHT AN "ALL-BRITISH" VENTURE.

    The departure of Flying-Officer Charles Scott from Wyndham on an "all-British" flight to England is specially significant as taking place ...

    Article : 162 words
  7. GEARBOX ATTENTION.

    Whilst most motorists are very careful to change the oil in the engine regularly, it is doubtful if many of them realise the importance of similar ...

    Article : 119 words
  8. CUSHIONING CAPACITY OF PNEUMATIC TYRES.

    The cushioning capacity of pneu-matic tyres is unquestionably having a very material effect in increasing the life of the surfaces of our main roads, ...

    Article : 313 words
  9. AUSTRALIAN CYCLISTS IN FRANCE.

    Australian sportsmen will be pleased that Hubert Opperman, one of the greatest racing cyclists the Commonwealth has produced, has succeeded in ...

    Article : 255 words
  10. NEW GUINEA GOLD.

    Ever since the discovery of the New Guinea goldfields, transportation has been a problem. Although the Bulolo field is only 90 miles from Lao, it ...

    Article : 194 words
  11. VALVE SPRINGS OF ENGINE.

    It is very doubtful if many motorists ever give a thought to the valve springs of their engine or have them tested. The importance of doing so ...

    Article : 250 words
  12. BERT HINKLER DESIGNS NEW TYPE OF AIRPLANE.

    From world flying experience Bert Hinkler realised that there are too few adequate landing fields, and so he has designed a new type of airplane. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 654 words
  13. ON THIS DAY.

    Jethro Tull died June 3rd, 1740. Mention of the name of Jethro Tull would cause most people to wonder who on earth he was. He is another instance of a man who invented ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 390 words
  14. RAIL v. ROAD TRANSPORT.

    The inevitbale outcome of all efforts to stem the huge dificits of the Australian Railways by bringing further regulations and restrictions to bear on ...

    Article : 1,108 words
  15. INEFFICIENT SPARK PLUGS.

    Motorists cannot expect good service from their cars if the engine is fitted with inefficient spark plugs. Inefficient plugs means unsatisfactory ...

    Article : 137 words
  16. THE PRINCE OF WALES AS A SALESMAN.

    An incident that occurred whilst the Prince of Wales was on his recent travels in South America in connection with the Exhibition of British ...

    Article : 110 words
  17. FLYING MILE MOTOR CYCLE RECORD.

    Wher J. S. Wright, a well known English racing motor cyclist, some months ago established new figures for the world's flying mile motor cycle ...

    Article : 347 words
  18. SUGAR ITEMS.

    After 10 hours' conference at Balling between the Australian Workers' Union and the Canegrowers' Council of New South Wales, an agreement ...

    Article : 86 words
  19. MOTOR TAXES CONCESSIONS FOR PRIMARY PRODUCERS.

    A sensible proposition 16 embodied in the West Australian Amending Traffic Act, which is now before the Legislative Assembly. The Act ...

    Article : 308 words
  20. NEW HEAVY OIL AVIATION ENGINE.

    The day when the high compressionignition engine will be used as standard in motor trucks, and possibly in motor cars, has been brought nearer ...

    Article : 424 words
  21. SPARE TYRES.

    In the early days of motoring in this country it was the custom to carry a half dozen spare tyre tubes, when going for a trip of a few hundred miles, ...

    Article : 269 words
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