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12th August 1924
12th August 1924
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The McKenna Duties Still Effective in Certain Circumstances. The McKenna Duties Still Effective in Certain Circumstances.

T HE MAJORITY of those users of commercial vehicles who, in the past, have had to exercise considerable discretion in the...

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ONE HEARS

That few traffic jams are jamborees. That London is now officially empty. Of ,common types becoming commoner. That road motors...

HERE'S ONE.

"No," said the coach proprietor, who was one of the leading lights of the local Episcopalians ; " no, I am not putting...

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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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THE TRANSPORT OF SUPER ELECTRICAL PLANT.

• The Haulage by Road of M ECHANICAL vehicles of certain types, and notably powerful traction engines, when coupled to...

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A MOBILE CRANE FOR HEAVY FREIGHT.

Details of a New French Product which can Lift 31 , tons at a Radius of 11 ft. T HE HANDLING of the heavy freight often...

POINTERS ON CHASSIS LUBRICATION.

A N INTERESTING paper on chassis lubrication and maintenance was read some time ago before the American Society of Automotive...

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DETAIL REFINEMENT 'IN BUS CONSTRUCTION.

A Description of a Type of Body which Incorporates Many Features Giving Extra Comfort and Efficiency. A LARGE fleet of...

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FRUIT TRANSPORT IN TYNESIDE DISTRICTS.

The Motor Vehicle's Part in Maintaining Supplies of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. Speed an Essential Factor to Prevent Wastage....

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STOPPING WITH SAFETY ON HILLS.

Avoiding Accidents which, Although Rare, Should Not Be Possible. rrIliE other day an accident was reJ_ ported in which a motor...

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THE McKENNA DUTIES—A WARNING.

Important Aspects of the Recently Abolished Duty on Private Cars and Commercial Chassis, if Used for Certain Purposes. E...

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CHAIN-TRACK TRACTORS ON FORESTRY SERVICE.

A Sphere of Service in which Mechanical Vehicles are Proving Invaluable. I N SOME parts of the world animal transport is still...

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HOW THE FRENCH 'ITALIS CLEANED.

The Whole of the Refuse Collection, CleaninN Contractors Who Own ig, and Watering of Paris is Carried Out by eets of Motor...

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ROADS OF THE FUTURE.

A Surveyor Suggests that Motor Manufacturers Should Pay Greater Attention to Springing and Tyre Equipment, 01PEAKING on the...

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A NEW MAGNETO FOR BUS SERVICE.

An Interesting B.T.H. Model of the Polar-inductor Type. A A.BSOLTJTE . dependability is one of :tithe most important qualities...

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A GEARLESS DIFFERENTIAL.

A Simple Type of Differential in which Use is made of a Slipping Clutch, rilRE ordinary type of differential em ployed on...

THE HAULIERS' INQUIRE WITHIN.

How the Weekly Output of a Factory or the Total Weekly Load Which Offers Affects the Choice of a Lorry. A s I BINTED last...

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MAKING BEST USE OF THE FORD.

Valuable Advice on Every Phase of Ford Transport, Which Will Appeal to the Owner, Driver and Repairer. I N THIS series of...

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NARRATIVES OF THE INDUSTRY..

The The Evolution of the Prominent Concerns in the British Commercial Vehicle Industry which have Made History by the Pursuit...

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NIGERIAN RAILWAY'S ROAD TRANSPORT COSTS.

TN THE administrative report / on the 'working of the Nigerian Railway for the year ending March 31st last, some interesting...

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PASSENGER TRAVEL NEWS.

The Latest Doings and Developments in the Bus and Coach World. MAINTAINING DAILY COACH RUNS. The Experiences and Activities...

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SPEEDING-UP ROAD CONSTRUCTION.

How a Contracting Company Intensified Its Lorry Loading and Unloading by DevelopTng a System of Centralization. G 'ERAL...

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A PUBLICITY SCHEME BY MOTORVAN.

The Manufacturers of a Well-known Enamel are Finding the Motorvan Invaluable as an Advertising Medium. A N INTERESTING...

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OPINIONS FROM OTHERS.

The Editor invites correspond,ence on all subjects ccranected with the use of commercial motors. Letters should be on one side...

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HINTS ON MAINTENANCE.

How to Get the Best Out of a Vehicle, to Secure Reliability and to Avoid Trouble. 553.—Improving the Lubricating System of the...

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TIPS FOR STEAM-WAGON DRIVERS.

Information of Outstanding Interest to Those in Charge of Steam Vehicles. - NTOST drivers of steam wagons will .111.readily...

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CONTROL OF PETROL-ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

A Résumé of Recently Published Specifications. T WO OF THE specifications with which we have to deal this week are concerned...