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That the puncturing of hydro-tyres would form just another pool.
That the Ministry of Labour's 50-seater has inspired the prophecy : "We'll see road-trains yet."
That nowadays we may paraphrase an old saying into "cleanliness' comes second only to main ! tenance."
That the motor vehicle embodies the results of two desires, for less friction and more friction—the latter in brakes.
That there are still many places in the Home Counties that have yet to see their first producer-gasdriven vehicle.
That to be successful, the tractor dealer and service agent must have a full knowledge of the various types of machine on the market and a good acquaintance with farming implements and farming operations generally.
Of reports that many road-side snack. bars have been closed down liecause of badly organized food supplies. • "
That, contrary to somebody's supposition, it is war, and not post-war, difficulties that occasionally delay our mails.
That where serious road deterioration has taken place it is chiefly due to the frequent passage of track-type vehicles.
That the exasperating habit of buses, on certain routes, appearing in bunches. of two, three or more, with a long break intervening, may be a possible result of lady and gentleman buses operating on a law of mutual attraction. .
That this being the case, one would not be surprised to find a few lorries escorting the impressive entourage.
Of the new Commers as welcome newcomers.
That Mr. F. G. Smith is going to have his hands full— we hope with spares.
A prophecy that soon *e may, need a permit to travel on a bus at all.
That an early overhaul of all black-out equipment is strongly recommended.
That recent immunity has made many people optimistic to the, point of carelessness.
That in the motor industry a well-known saying might profitably be varied to "waste nut, want nut."