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Of A and B licences being advertised for sale.
That the " Ham " may be somewhat stale before it is eaten.
That the latest fuel restrictions on Paris taxis allow them to travel about 12 miles per day.
That those who know these vehicles estimate that this might last some of them about 15 minutes.
That, in a parking place for vehicles with valuable loads, the job• of night watchman would be no sinecure.
That it might be necessary to provide him with a firearm.
In other words: Watchman get your gun.
Many a "Hear Hear" for the "C.M.'s " warning that there are as bad sharks out of the sea as ever swam in it, That where two heavies are overtaking a cyclist it is wise for the second to sound a warning, as the noise may cause it to be overlooked. That what we all really need is an appointment with cheer. 0
That cats seems to have a better road-sense than
most dogs. 0 Of illegal passengers on cy,cles being carried almost as was usual before the ban.
That American Ford vehicle engines are being equipped with magnetic drain plugs to collect ferrous particles.
Of someone gloomily prophesying that, if we had national roadeos drivers would not be allowed enough petrol to get there.
Of those who feel that a Labour Government should not be so keen on gathering the fruits of other's men's labour.
That gathering fruit is a tricky job and many have been known to fall while doing it.
That passengers who take offence when addressed as "love" or " duck " by a bus conductor get far less friendly names behind their backs.
That the U S.A. first used a a rear-view mirror in 1911.
Of few alphabetical gaps in the Commer-distributors' list.
That America's reclaimed rubber is expected to reach a record of 300,000 tons this year
That of this two-thirds will be used for parts of motor vehicles other than tyres.
Of a new stainless steel in wrought form and having high resistance to acids, even hot sulphuric.
Of someone complaining that horses now travel in more luxurious vehicles than their owners.