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That the past summer was a mild winter.
Whispers of motor-wagon fines paid in advance. That a combine for the public weal is a novelty. That Fell is past any fall, and that it's not his fault. Of spiral springs under test beneath top-deck seats.
Of yet another experimental body for London motorbuses.
That there is fine scope for smart factory builders just now.
That Romfordians want to see the G.E.R. monopoly smashed.
That the horse and its dependents are giving up the struggle.
That in spite of its name the Hurtu van is comparatively harmless.
That steam-wagon drivers with bald heads believe in spark arrestors.
That people who took no bogus orders for Tripoli were saved no end of trouble.
That it is becoming harder and harder to sell reciprocating pumps to fire brigades.
That there are 103 public-service motor lines in Spain—counting the Canary Islands.
That many L C.C. tramcar drivers are itching for better-paid jobs as motorbus drivers. Paraffinists seeking the ascendancy.
Petrolites arguing that price is not the only criterion.
That "John Bull" is now ramming home the danger of tube travel.
That not every electric battery that is half the weight is more than half the voltage.
That L.G.O.C. stores vans are sometimes recklessly driven on Sundays, especially in Surrey.
That the phenomenal progress of aeroplaning is the latest excuse by road authorities who neglect their duties.
That Frank Searle doesn't want to run motorbuses again, even when they are fitted with sleeves for him to laugh in.
That the casual attitude of some owners to thirdparty claims will probably force up insurance rates before long.
That Mr. Alfred Chandler is settling down happily as general manager and secretary to the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
That the National Steam Car Co. has booked Clarkson's output until June, 1914, but that the fleet will not exceed 200.
That a few L.C.C. tramcars will shortly be fitted with trailers, and that the handicap of the plan will then become known.
That Mr. Davey never knew he was the mosthighly paid L.G.O.C. official until he saw the "Daily Sketch" of the 12th inst.
That people who use the "Sundry Advertisement" pages of this journal quickly find what they want or sell what they don't want.
That £2 2s. will give 15 months C.M.t. A. benefits on the 1st prox., and that now's the time to apply for them -to 89, Pall Mall, S.W.
That numerous football teams will in future be taken by motor coach to and from all matches within a 50-mile radius of their own grounds.
That one popular writer on motoring topics not so long ago reckoned that the whole of this country's coal production could be consumed so as to yield oil.
That many observers think the imported L.G.O.C. chassis in Lancashire run on steam, and that the conclusion is probably based on radiator symptoms.
That L.C.C. tramear revenue will show a steady fall of £5000 a week, compared with 1911, within a couple of months, and that it will be a fell blow to aspirations. *.
That a certain London company recently settled a single personal-injury claim for 22900, of which the insurance company paid £2000 and the company the balance.