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20th September 1927
20th September 1927
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cc T he reputation we got

enabled us to go into other lines" Wiltshire firm tells how this lorry built their reputation for firomfit service "I N 1922...

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Here's Power for Heavy-Duty Low-Cost Hauling !

M ANY firms and municipalities anxious to do the heaviest hind of hauling and power work at the least cost have . adopted the...

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It wins all along the line

The "Super-Sentinel" Six-wheeler is proving itself the right Vehicle for new-day transport W HEREVER you go now, you will find...

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Approval of the Proposed Steam Wagon Demonstration.

TN the issue of The Commercial Motor for -I-August 2nd the suggestion was put forward that the - Steam Vehicle Committee of the...

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Perry Charges on Petrol Tank Wagons.

The question of tank wagons using the Birkenhead ferries has, at the suggestion of the committee of the Northwestern Division...

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Canadian Exports.

During the six months ended with June last 10,760 motor lorries and buses, valued at £725,893, were exported from Canada, as...

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Motors at a Carnival.

At the recent carnival held in Gateshead motor vehicles, suitably decorated, formed an imposing feature of de procession....

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Centralized Transport at Blackpool.

One of those questions which has been before the Blackpool Town Council for years but which is still far from solution is the...

MUNICIPAL PURCHASES AND PROPOSALS.

Weymouth Watch Committee has accepted the tender of Morris-Commercial Cars, Ltd., at £225, for the supply of a 1-ton lorry. •...

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FACILITATING CABLE DRUM HAULAGE.

An Interesting Type of Trailer which Simplifies the Tasks of Loading and Unloading Drums of High-voltage Cable. T HE awkward...

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SPECIAL BODIES FOR THE MORRIS.

What Stewart and Ardern, Ltd., is doing to Meet the Individual Requirements of Many Trades. T HE sole London distributor for...

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THE SUCCESS OF AN HYDRAULIC TIPPING GEAR.

J AST week we published illtistra 4tion showing a fleet of 4M vehicles, the whole of which has been equipped with Wood...

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CO-OPERATIVE BUS RUNNING.

Details of the Successful Activities of the Furness Omnibus Co., Ltd., which was Formed by a Numb er of Owner-drivers. O NE ....

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SPECIAL CHASSIS FOR AN OIL COMPANY.

Brief Details of a New W. and G. 2i-ton Model, a Number of Which was Recently Supplied to the Anglo American Oil Co., Ltd. A...

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MAKING BEST USE OF THE FORD.

Valuable Advice on Every Phase of Ford Operation which will Appeal to the Owner, Driver and Repairer. 541.—Another Coil-box...

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I N every sphere of transport activity the motor vehicle is

rapidly replacing more antiquated means, and this applies very fully in the case of transport _ for the commercial traveller....

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CUSHION v. PNEUMATIC TYRE EQUIPMENT.

A Consideration of the Points For and Against the Employment of Semi-pneumatic Tyres in Lieu of Full Pneumatics. T TIE...

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The Efficient Lubrication of Exposed Chassis Joints.

MHERE can be DO doubt that a large .JL percentage of the wear which ' occurs in the exposed joints of the steering, braking and...

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PASSENGER TRAVEL NEWS.

The Latest Doings and Developments in the Bus and Coach World. CO-ORDINATING ROAD PASSENGER SERVICES. The Discussion of a...

AN INQUIRY INTO BUS AFFAIRS AT CARDIFF.

The Hearing of the Appeal of Rhondda Tramways Co., Ltd., against Certain Alleged Unreasonable Rulings of the Cardiff...

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AN UP-TO-DATE GERMAN MUNICIPAL BUS.

A Type of Passenger Vehicle which is Representatiye of Present-day Practice. A N accompanying illustration depicts one of a...

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PROBLEMS OF THE HAULIER AND CARRIER. Cutting Rates for Motor Coach Trips. An Example and the Folly of it.

"Whom the Gods would destroy They first make math" . I N the case of motorcoach owners the madness takes the form of price -...

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Two New Aids to Fire-fighting.

mIIE danger of fire is ever - present. and modern conditions of living, with thousands of factories clustered thickly...

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OPINIONS FROM OTHERS.

The Editor invites correspondence on all subjects connected with the USE Of commercial motors. Letters should be on one side of...

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WAYS AND MEANS.

Useful Contributions From Our Driver and Mechanic Readers. Removing Obstinate Swivel Pins. TN some cases the axle swivel pin...

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TWO PROMISING BRAKE INVENTIONS.

A Resume of Recently Published Patent Specifications. A Self-energizing Brake. SER ELF-ENGIZING brakes are still occupying...