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Strengthening the Case

A SOUND beginning to its real work of developing means for educating the public . and others in the value of road transport and...

Lower Licences for Restricted Areas -caA N interesting scheme for

the tssue of licences at reduced rates when vehicles are to be operated only in specified areas, is being put forward to the...

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Passing Comments

M ANY requests have been received for the names of makers of fittings by which coal-gas can be utilized. A small compressor for...

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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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Rights and Duties of Transport Undertakings. •

The second edition of "The Rights and Duties of Transport Undertakings," by H. Berm Davis, MA., and P. M. Landau, LL.B."...

News of Municipal Activities

Limit on Petrol Stations on New Road. The highways committee of Lanes County Council considers that some limitation is...

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MUNICIPAL PURCHASES and PROPOSALS

SALFORD Corporation recommends the purchase of an International tractor. TEDDINGTON Urban District Council is recommended to...

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News Items in Brief

The transport committee of Manchester Corporation is to proceed with the extension of the Parker Street bus station. * The...

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Novel Suggestions for

LIGHT GOODS BODIES The Possibilities of the 7-9 h.p. Chassis. Attractive Coachwork to Suit the Needs of the Tradesman or Com...

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THE TANGYE OIL ENGINE TRIED OUT

Technical Description of the Tangye VM6 Engine; Omo Patent Combus tion Chamber Gives a High Measure of Efficiency and Smooth...

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The Rail v. Road Problem in France

S OME interesting remarks upon the competition between the rail and the road were made last Monday at a meeting of the...

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The B.R.F.'s Forceful Case

A Striking Supplement to the Report Issued in October by the Conference of National Organizations A S a supplement to the "...

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A New Large-capacity Trailer

I NCLUDED in the wide range of engineering products of John Fowler and Co. (Leeds), Ltd., Leeds, are trailers of various types,...

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Interesting Developments with

A BRITISH FUEL PUMP I T is possible this week to place before our readers full information concerning the activities of Bryce,...

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THE LATES1 VULCAN MODEL

Subjected to Test An Account of a Satisfactory All-round Performance Put Up by the New 3Ponner in Normal-control Form....

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An Association for Owner-drivers.

The Editor, THE COMAIERCIAL.MOTOR. L39781 Sir,—I am perfectly confident that an association can be formed for the sole...

The "CM." as Indispensable as Fuel.

The Editor, THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR. [3979] Sir,—Would you be kind enough to forward a copy of your Tables of Operating Costs? I...

Comments from New Zealand.

Vie Editor, THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR. [3980] Sir,—The articles by " S.T.R." are particularly interesting, and I have often wished...

Direct-injection v. Pre-combustion-chamber Engines.

The Editor, THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR. 13981] Sir,—I notice in your issue of January 27 a letter from Mr. Goddard in which he...

British-built v. British-owned.

The Editor, THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR. [3982] Sir,—Are you not missing a very vital point when you state that "the ultimate...

Legalized Blackmail.

The Editor, THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR. [3983] Sir,—With reference to Section 19 of the Road Traffic Act (1930), this is surely best...

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The Advantages of the Silent Third.

The Editor, THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR. [3984] Sir,—We beg to refer to the letter of Mr. Michael Field-Richards on the subject of...

Insurance for Loss of Vehicle Use.

The Editor, THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR. [3985] Sir, — In your issue of The Commercial Motor dated December 2, under "Opinions and...

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Operating Aspects of PASSENGER TRANSPORT

COL. REDMAN'S FIRST CONFERENCE ON PASSENGER TRANSPORT Several Subjects Discussed at Meeting Initiated, by Mr. 0. C. Power A S...

LATEST NEWS FROM THE TRAFFIC AREAS .

IMPORTANT RULING ON INSURANCE: OVERLADEN BUSES. A RULING on the important ease, reported in our issue dated January 20,...

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ANNOUNCEMENT ON FARES FOR LONDON SERVICES.

AN important announcement concern ing the fares to be charged on services radiating from certain sections of the Metiopolitan...

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PROVISIONS OF SALFORD CORPORATIONS BILL.

THE Parliamentary committee of Lanes County Council reports that the Salford Corporation Bill. seeks Powers for the running of...

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BRISTOL CO. BUYS SMALL MAN'S STAGE SERVICES.

THE; Western Traffic Commissioners have ..ranted to the Bristol Tramways an d Carriage Co., Ltd., shortperiod licences for...

THE TRAFFIC COMMISSIONERS' PUBL IC SITTINGS

MHE following are the times and places announced by Area Traffic Commissioners for their forthcoming public sittings. In each...

New Developments in Destinationindicator Gear

S OME practical features are incorporated in the design of the latest type of destination-indicator gear manufactured by the...

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WHERE TO FIND HAULAGE BUSINESS

Activity in Timber. Big Increase in Wool Trade Expected. Coal Industry Busy. Cotton in Demand T HE cold weather followed by...

TENDERS OF INTEREST TO HAULIERS

MENDERS are invited by :—Rotherham R.D.C. for road-making materials and mechanical haulage. Apply to Mr. A. E. 'Gant, engineer...

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Many Interesting Machines at

The Paris Agricultural Show • Oil Engines Well to the Fore. Several New Models of Tractor. The Most Important Exhibition of...

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Testing Gears for Tooth Form

A Rdsumd of Recently Published Patent Specifications I TT is now generally recognized that of the most important factors in...