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Of admirable "Admirals" Of wasps in the L.G.O. beehive.
Of a new and serviceable upholstery for London's buses.
Of an interesting type of turbine agitator for inlet pipes.
That special smokers' buses are considered impracticable for use in Londcn.
That the petrol consuraption of cross-Channel aeroplanes is .45 lb. per b.h.p. hour.
That there is considerable difference between a pirate and an experienced bus owner.
That the proceedings at the Motor Taxation In quiry are more like those at an inquest.
That at recent sittings of the Departmental Committee on Taxation, etc., of Road Vehicles, the moving spirit was the definition thereof.
That an intimate knowledge of a locality has enabled bus drivers to diverge a short distance from a route, and so hopelessly to confound the "swinger."
That as a result of the development of the Woodhead-Westall emergency brake, the old adage has been changed to " spare the road and spoil the vehicle."
That the cost of running large passenger aeroplanes is 48. 6d. per mile, of which sum the fuel absorbs only '7d . , and is, therefore, contrary to popular opinion, actually a minor item.
That Brecon County Council has been discussing the questions whether children should be taught to mend their ways on the roads and of paving the way for action by other authorities. Of " swingers " and "gold badge men."
People still complaining of stone-coaled firegrates.
Of the B type, the K type, the S type, and an U type -0- • That Mr. G. J. Shave returned to London on Saturday, considerably improved in health.
Thar, everyone wishes him a speedy and complete recovery.
Many funny stories, of the diamond-cut-diamond order, in connection with the bus competition in London.
That the results of Senator Marconi's attempts to abolish overhearing and interference in wireless telephony are eagorly awaited.
That the provision of increased traffic facilities develops the traffic by encouraging Nople to travel or to ride instead of to walk.
That competition between bus services should be regarded as presenting this advantage.
That the Tartrais high-speed oil engine is of the explosion or constant volume type, and that, therefore, it is a misnomer to refer to it as being of the Diesel type, which utilizes the constant pressure system.
That, at full power the length of stroke on the Tartrais fuel pump is only 1 nun.