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12th April 1927
12th April 1927
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The Minister's Proposals for Extended Powers to Licensing Authorities.

A S we have stated in our displayed announce- 01 -ments in the two previous issues, Vie Cornmercial Motor has received from the...

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ONE HEARS

A tale of the trial of a trailer. Of new magic in the pneumatic. Of railway wire-pullers who are dejected. Of more...

HERE'S ONE

" They say in the C.M. that spirit with a higher aromatic content is less conducive -to engine knock." " Thasso. Queer, ain't...

Page 42

WHEELS OF INDUSTRY.

"The wheels of wealth will be slowed by all difficulties of transport at whatever points arising, as a carriage is by the...

Page 46

MUNICIPAL PURCHASES AND PROPOSALS.

Plymouth Watch Committee is considering the purchase of additional fire appliances. Eastbourne Corporation has decided to...

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ROAD TRANSPORT MATTERS IN PARLIAMENT.

Good Prospects for the Lights on Vehicles Bill. Petrol Price and Cab Fares. By Our Special Parliamentary Correspondent. rr HE...

Page 49

THE ANSWER TO THE RAILWAY COMPANIES.

The Arguments Placed Before the Chancellor of the Exchequer Against an Increase in Vehicle Duties. O CO behalf of the...

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THE MARKETING AND TRANSPORT OF TIMBER.

The Reliance Placed Upon Motor Vehicles and Tractors for Transport lug Timber and the Products in which it is Used. I N the...

Page 52

A STARTING UNIT FOR FLEET USE.

Details of a Valuable Aid to Fleet Efficiency which is Being Adopted by Many Important Users. O NE of the most difficult...

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PRE-BUDGET ARGUMENTS AT C.M.U.A. LUNCH.

Many Points Advanced for the Government's Consideration. The Presentation of "The Commercial Motor" Cup. TH E National Council...

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COUNTERING THE BUR OF THE HIGHER TAX.

A S a result of the greatly increased taxation on 1 - 1-almost every class of commercial vehicle, an additional and almost...

Page 57

DISPLACING THE CLUTCH AND GEARBOX.

Another Attempt to Produce an Infinitely Variable Gear. An Interesting Device Still in its Experimental Stage. T HE advantages...

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HOW MUNICIPAL SERVICES ARE FARING.

The Concluding Instalment of Our Summarized Analysis of the Latest Available Passenger Transport Returns of the Most Prominent...

Page 60

PASSENGER TRAVEL NEWS.

The Latest Doings and Developments in the Bus and Coach World. COACHING AND FOREIGN VISITORS. How to Secure Increased...

A SIX-WHEELED DE LUXE COACH.

Brief Details of a Large-capacity Vehicle Built for Longdistance Touring. N OWthat the rigid six-wheeler is being used to an...

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MORE BUSES FOR KEIGHLEY.

The Latest Purchases of an Enterprising Authority which Fleet of Leyland Vehicles. MHE Keighley Corporation has for long been...

FOR REGULAR SERVICE OR TOURING.

A Saloon Vehicle which is Equipped so that it Can be Used for Two Forms of Passenger Service. A N illustration which we...

THE LARGEST FLEET OF TROLLEY-BUSES.

A Distinction Possessed by the West Hartlepool Authorities. T Hill ambitious scheme formulated over four years ago by the West...

Page 62

MODELS FOR MEDIUM AND HEAVY LOADS.

Details of the Latest 2-ton and 4-5-ton Panhard and Levassor Chassis Which Embody Engines With a Patent Sleeve-valve...

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AN INQUIRY INTO A BUS EXTENSION APPLICATION.

Battles between conflicting interests in the passenger-carrying industry are by no means uncommon in the North of England, but...

Page 64

MAKING BEST USE OF THE FORD.

Valuable Advice on Every Phase of Ford Transport which will Appeal .to the Owner, Driver and Repairer. 493.—The Oil...

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• WAYS AND MEANS.

Interesting Contributions from Our Driver and Mechanic Readers. The Lubrication of Brake and Steering Joints. r1011111ENTS...

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A HIGH-PRESSURE LUBRICATINGSYSTEM.

A Résumé of Recently Published Patent Specifications. T ECALEMIT, LTD., in its specification No. 228,905, describes a somewhat...