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That an association journal says that a driver must have responsilibity."
That the " silly bit" is a little out of place.
That, according to Mr. J. S. Nichol], an inefficient driver can easily cost £2 to £3 per week more than a good man.
Facetious inquiries as to whether the old " C.M." offices will be sent to the British Museum when the new ones are ready.
Another suggestion that they should be preserved as a national monument.
That when Mr. G. H. Brooks lost his spectacles, Mr. T. E. Thomas suggested that he had mistakenly returned with a pair of tumblers.
Of the use of home-made gas-producer equipment on old motor lorries by many farmers ia Australia; peat, charcoal of wood being used as fuel.
That Scots lorry drivers look like having a better time Of high jinks at Leicester when the Clue° electric was accepted.
That kippers were much in demand during the P.S.T.A. visit to Fleetwood, That good as are Blackpool's expensive modern trams, most of the Congress delegates appeared to prefer buses. That in London when rain comes down bus-passenger receipts go up.
That in the country the reverse is often the case.
That Mr. W. Luff says it is better to travel joyfully than to arrive—we prefer both, but particularly the latter.
That, according to sonic tyre experts, to obtain maximum tyre life it is better to retread first and then regroove.
That the sucessful handling of heavy vehicles by women should not surprise us—they can usually handle big men.
That as from October, 1940, all bolts and nuts of a diameter of over 10 mm. must, in Germany, be provided with a standard metric thread.
That this may be a further problem to those who do or may supply articles to that country.
That the vehicle that's easy on the load is easy on the pocket.
0 That few municipalities now refuse to adopt hygienic collectors.
That according to Mr. A. C. Baker, Birmingham refers to tram and bus shelters KS "love nests."
That Mr. Stuart Pilcher has gone all-democratic over the selection of council members for the P.S.T.A.