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19th March 1929
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IN this issue we conclude our article on the prob

lem of the coach guarantee, Page 176. WE describe a particularly interesting method of detecting flaws,such as those in axle...

The Disastrous Policy of Ratecutting.

A T the present juncture of events, when the -Cl-road-transport industry is striving against many adverse factors, of which the...

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Encouraging the Development of Alternative Fuels.

MO avoid users of road transport being left at the mercy of the petrol combines it is essential that every possible source of...

First-aid Instruction for Drivers and Conductors.

I T is probable that in the near future the pro.vision of first-aid equipment and the training of drivers and conductors in...

LOOSE LEAVES.

A RE the tyres on one 171make ef vehicle more liable to puncture than those on another? This is the interesting inquiry of a...

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ONE 'HEARS

That twins usually live longer—on rear wheels. Of a tractor tipping wagon being ordered for cemetery work. Praise of the...

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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...

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Death of Mr. Henry McLaren.

We learnt last week with deep regret' of the death of Mr. Henry McLaren, the well-known Leads engineer, chairman of J. H....

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The Halifax Bus Bill.

The parliamentary committee of the West Riding County Council, reporting on the Halifax Corporation Bill (Omnibuses), states...

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Important Controversy in Northern Ireland.

The Armagh City Council has advised the Northern Ireland Minister of Home Affairs against the granting to the Great Northern...

Municipal Purchases and Proposals.

LLANDYSKIL Rural District Council has appointed a sub-committee to consider the question of purchasing a motor lorry. The...

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Experimental Vans for London's Police

General Utility Vehicles Designed to Deal with a Variety of Emergencies. ATEAR by year the duties of the Metropolitan Police...

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Methods of Securing

EASY ACCESS to the UPPER SALOON A Coachbui[ding Expert Draws Attention to the Merits and Demerits of Different Types of...

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A NOVEL Heavy-duty THREE-WHEELER.

Details for of an Interesting F.W.D. Vehicle a Wide Variety of Purposes. MHE accompanying -I... illustrations depict an...

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A TRAFFIC SIX-CYLINDER CHASSIS IN PRODUCTION.

C HASSIS of Traffic make are well known and popular in this country, and users and others will, no doubt, be interested to...

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The Problem of the COACH GUARANTEE

The Continuation of Our Article Deal , ing with the Opinions of Makers and Agents. I N our issue for last week we dealt at...

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TRAINING TERRITORIAL PERK ■ ZEL IN THE USE OF SIX -WHEEL]

flow an Enterprising Civilian Company, with a Fleet of 24 Karrier Six-wheelers, 5 Clayton Chain-track Tractors and 12 Jowett...

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ROAD TRANSPORT MATTERS IN PARLIAMENT.

Legislative Delays. London Traffic Bills. The Government and Increased Petrol Prices. Government Monopolies in Petrol. By Our...

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BETTER PROTECTION

for Firemen A Powerful Fire-engine with Enclosed Body Built, by a Well-known French Concern. S OME six years ago the French...

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The Bulk Transport of Grain

by Six-wheeler fp HE bulk transport of certain classes of load is, without doubt, a profitable proceeding. It is a method...

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Aircraft Practice in

BUS BODY CONSTRUCTION Impressions Gained During a Recent Visit to the Medway Works of Short Brothers (Rochester and Bedford),...

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Demonstrating Anti-dazzle and Direction-indicating Devices

T HE design of direction indicators for motor vehicles has been developed contemporaneously with the increase in popularity of...

Heating the Air to Facilitate Starting

R ELUCTANCE to start on the part O an internal-combustion engine may be due, in winter-time, to the low temperature of the air...

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Jowett Vehicles Undergo a

War Office Test. Striking Achievements by Small-powered Vans and Cars Running Over Rough Surfaces. I tbe Jowett vehicles...

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A Tractor Demonstration in Shropshire.

MHOSE who remember the tractor trials of immediate post-war days, when there were so many makes of machine on the market, will...

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PHASES OF PASSENGER TRAVEL.

Notes on Every Aspect of Bus and Coach Development. MOTOR COACHING IN BLACKPOOL. Plans Which are Being Made for the...

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A LUXURIOUS SHOOTING BRAKE.

Designed for a Particular Purpose, This Vehicle Presents Many Points of Considerable Interest. rpm originator of some...

THE FREE STATE MILEAGE TAX ON BUSES.

A Deputation to the Minister of Finance Receives Little Hope of an Alteration to the Present Proposals. T HERE seems to be...

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RAILWAY BUS PLANS IN THE NORTH.

Some Important Aspects of the Activities of the London and North-Eastern Railway Co. I N the .north country, where the London...

THE USE OF METAL FOR BUS BODIES.

A Paper on an Interesting Subject by a Graduate of the Institution of Automobile Engineers. reN March 12th Mr. W. Swallow 1...

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Problems of the HAULIER and CARRIER.

Some Invaluable Information on Quoting for Odd Jobs Without Knowing the Total Weekly Mileage. I Nmy most recent article I...

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FLAWS HOW THEY ARE ,

SCIENTIFICALLY DETECTED. I T is rare that metal parts fail suddenly, for usually a crack develops slowly, and it is not until...

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REGULATING THE SUPPLY OF LUBRICANT.

A Resume of Recently Published Patent Specifications. I T is well known that when an engine is idling with the throttle partly...