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That country trains do more empty-running than country buses.
Of an operator who wanted his licence application referred to the " judicious " Tribunal.
That the hunt followers may travel by bus, but the fox still prefers to go underground when opport u nity offers.
That a haulier, who has just received " permission " to operate another vehicle, was surprised to find that he must purchase it forthwith.
That Mr. F. G. Bristow requires no champion.
Of brewers now equipping their horsed drays with pneumatics.
That fog beats the private motorist to a greater extent than it does the drivers of heavies.
That a few drivers appear to have X-ray eyes, but the majority is not so fortunate. That, at last, the reduction of railway level . crossings seems to be going beyond the rumour stage.
That the railways are to be let down lightly in the cost of the conversion.
Air—hot and otherwise—being talked about " winding " lorries out of hogs by using the starting handles.
• That the word " streamline " has outgrown its technical significance and is now a popular catchword with advertisers for describing a variety of objects.
Of streamlined roads —thanks to recent rains.
Of someone asking if the next Dennis model will be called the "Nutmeg."
• That tile popularity of the oil engine can be gauged by the papers read about it That a lenient police officer may have to account for his failure to • report for a summons.