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Of " gas " and " good gas."
That kettles and other domestic appliances in aluminium are still obtainable.'
Of many who fear that " road-rail " co-operation may really mean railroad operation.
That the Government should establish instructional and advice centres for those interested in the use of producer gas._ That if you take an ordinary oil engine and clap a gas carburetter on it without other alteration you must expect curious noises..
That many present at the P.S.T.A. luncheon thought that the secretary, Mr. E. D. Croft, should have received public thanks for his excellent work in organizing the Conference. Of undercurrents in the association pool. Hand over every scrap of iron and steeL, That some people say " Isle'er the twain shall meet."
That many business houses have "gone all rural," but Temple Press has done it in name only.
Of a few who suspect that the staff plays bowls during "office " hours.
Anxious queries as to who will decide which types of traffic are best suited to rail and road transport.
Of many who feel that the decision should be left to the traders.
Of older drivers in the Services enraptured by modern vehicle controllability and braking.
That we must beware of Quislings in road transport That there should now be scope for more of those amphibious tanks.
That to obtain 3,000 lb. pressure in a gas cylinder it must be filled to about 3,300 lb.
That the light-alloy industry is full of difficulties, but the X-ray people can see through most of them That town gas. is apt to dry cylinders, therefore an upper-cylinder lubricant should be employed.
That adequate filtering without excessive back pressure is a major factor in gas-producer equipment.
Of Mr. Wyndham Shire suggesting the " doping" of gas to prevent pinking under high compression.