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A Nice Journey for IT seems that many people Those Who Like it wish to travel to South That Way . . . Africa, and some are tired of waiting for accommodation in ships. In this connection, the Automobile Association has received, in two recent weeks, no fewer than 70 applications for assistance in planning journeys by road to that country. It points, out, however, that there are hazards involved. The usual journey is from London to Marseilles. thence by sea to a North African port. From Algiers or Tunis there are two main routes to Cape Town—the western, across the Sahara Desert to Kano in Nigeria, thence to Nairobi in Kenya; the eastern route, along the North African coast to Alexandria, thence to Cairo and Khartoum to Nairobi. From the last-named town there is one path, via Livingstone and Bulawayo to Johannesburg. In both cases, however, the total mileage exceeds 10,000. Across the Sahara and between Khartoum and Juba, roads are virtually non-existent, and the temperatures, at some seasons, are amongst the highest recorded, whilst permission to travel in Libya must be obtained from the military. On either route a minimum of two vehicles, preferably more, is recommended. Large and powerful vehicles are essential and high clearance is necessary, whilst lowpressure tyres are needed to get through soft sand and mud. Malaria is prevalent, and there is risk of typhoid. In some areas the tsetse fly carries the germs of sleeping sickness. Swollen rivers may carry away the bridges, and torrential rains may render roads and tracks impassable. There is risk of encounters with wild animals. Taking everything into consideration, we have decided to "stay put "!

How the U.S. is to A CCORDING to the Eno Tackle the Congestion 1-1. Foundation surveys, the Problem traffic problem in America is to be reduced in the following ways:—Encouragement of more bus, trolleybus and tram travel in congested areas and when people are on ordinary business; increased stress upon the time values of travel, i.e., speeding up; fewer interruptions in traffic flow; more and attractive free parking than hitherto, near outlying transit terminals; more "through " routes and streets; more illuminated signs; reduction' of conflict between commercial and other traffic; intensified driver-pedestrian education and regulation. It is believed that the 26,000,000 vehicles pre-war will he doubled reasonably soon. Air raid Warning WE all know some of the System Notifies " difficulties which occur Power Cuts . . . when electric power is sud denly cut, In a works the effect may be far more drastic, for stopping a tool in the middle of a cut may spoil the work in hand. To avoid this, Guy Motors, Ltd., is using its factory's war-time internal air-raid-warning system, which gives operatives sufficient time to withdraw the tools and thus avoid the danger.

Satisfaction Concernp ECENTLY the . R.H.A. ing Road and Rail " asked for reports from Licensing Committees each of its areas on the work ing of the road and rail licensing sub-committees. One reply came from Mr. F. Milton, the R.H.A. Northern Area secretary, who, at the outset, was most sceptical of these bodies. He said that, generally speaking, the Northern committee has functioned exceptionally well, and the criticisms have been unwarranted. Operators in the area are prepared to travel 50-60 miles to meet the committee, and he regards the scheme as something achieved towgrds the first step in road and rail co-ordination. The additional work involved has been well worth while.

Midland "Red" Bus ACH month the Birming News in New ButI—'harn and Midlands Motor letin . . . . , . Omnibus Co,,Ltd., is publish ing a Staff Information Bulletin, but this is exclusive to its employees. The need arises because its workers are scattered far and wide over a large area of the Midlands. This is pointed out by Mr. D. M. Sinclair, the exceptionally " live" general manager, in his introduction to the Bulletin for September, issued in October. He believes it advisable that all should learn about the activities of the company and that the information obtained should be accurate,


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