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Page 65

Where the .Agrimo tor Scores.

- T " great . decline in the arable acreage of this country has restricted the demand for ploughing and cultivating implements...

Page 67

ONE HEARS

Of none so lax as those who pay no tax. That when output drags, so do overheads. That the Aspinall ticket punch iS hitting...

HERE'S ONE— •

The motor coach with a broken front spring was drown up by the roadside while the driver ineffectively 'essayed spine expedient...

Page 68

WHEELS OF INDUSTRY.

"The wheels of wealth will be slowed by all diplcuities of transport at whatever points arising, as a carriage is by the...

Page 72

MUNICIPAL PURCHASES AND PROPOSALS.

Leicester Corporation is to purchase a petrol road roller at a cost of about £270. Croydon Corporation is to purchase a...

L.C.C. CRITICISM OF THE DRAFT ROAD BILL.

T "special tra ffi c committee of the London County • Council has considered the draft Road Traffic Bill which the Ministry of...

Page 73

ROAD TRANSPORT MATTERS IN PARLIAMENT.

Long Continuous Journeys. Road Vibration and House Property. Road Mail Conveyance in London. Expenditure on Road Maintenance....

Page 75

ROAD TRANSPORT AND THE PIG INDUSTRY.

The Great Utility of the Motor Lorry in the Transport of Pigs, with a Consideration of Comparative Costs. W E have before...

Page 76

RUNNING BUS SERVICES IN 14 COUNTIES.

Some Details of the Comprehensive Activities of the Crosville Motor Co., Ltd., the Headquarters of which are at Chester. F AR...

Page 78

A NEW , LIGHTWEIGHT DIESEL ENGINE.

Burning Heavy Oil, the Held Engine, of Belgian Origin, is Showing Satisfactory Results. I\ NE of the chief difficulties...

Page 81

VEHICLES AND APPLIANCES AT THE "ROYAL."

The Chief Agricultural Show of the Year, Held at Newport (Mon.), Produces for Inspection a Number of New and Interesting...

THE CHIEF STANDS, DESCRIBED IN \ THEIR NUMERICAL ORDER.

SIMAR ROTOTILLERS, LTD. (PICCA.RD, PICTET AND CO. LTD.). Stand 91 The agrimotors Cu this stand are of a very interesting...

Page 92

Features of the Motor Mower Exhibits.

F OR SEVERAL years past, in reporting the Royal Show, we have deemed it advisable to deal at some length with the various types...

Page 93

TRANSPORT TO THE MARKETS AND FAIRS.

The Importance of the Services of Buses and the Provision of Transport for Produce in the Small Markets. A DEPARTMENTAL...

PETROL TRACTORS AS MOBILE CRANES.

Particulars of Some Interesting Fitments for the International Tractor. rpUE powerful, but compact petrol tractor may , be...

Page 94

THE TREATMENT OF DEPRECIATION.

By S. Howard Withey, F.C.I., etc. (Accountant and Auditor). Author of "The Book-keeper's Vade Mecum," "Converting Into a...

Page 96

LUXURY IN A TOURING COACH.

An Example of What is Being Done . to Cater for Tours. of Several Days' Duration. I N our issue for June 21st we were . able...

Page 97

TRANSPORT PROBLEMS IN THE COLONIES.

MIROM the official summary of the 12 iwneeedings of the Colonial Office Conference, which opened on May 10th and concluded on...

Page 98

THE GAZOGENE TRIALS IN FRANCE.

The Commencement of the Third Stage of the Important Tests of Vehicles and Producer-gas Appliances Now Being Conducted by the...

Page 99

SMALL FARM PRODUCE BY ROAD.

The Need for a More Reasonable Scale of Charges. The Freight on a Parcel of Produce often in Excess of Passenger Fare. JJ...

Page 100

• CONSTANT VOLTAGE FROM A DYNAMO.

A New Compensating Device which Automatically Prevents Overcharging of the Battery. ( - 11\TE of the greatest triumphs in the...

Page 101

PROBLEMS OF THE HAULIER AND CARRIER.

On Buying a Second-hand Vehicle for Haulage Work : Why it is Generally Inadvisable, on Grounds of Economy of Operation. T...

Page 102

A TOUR BY COMMERCIAL SIDECAR CARRIERS.

The North of England to Have its "Travelling Show." Few, but Representative, Entries for an Interesting Campaign. TONDAY...

Page 103

SOUTHPORT'S MOTORBUS RETURNS.

An increase of 50 per cent. in motorbus revenue is reported by the tramways department of the Southport Corporation in its...

Page 104

MAKING BEST USE OF THE FORD.

Valuable Advice on Every Appeal to the Phase or Ford Van Owner, Driver and Operation which will Repairer. 519.—Holding Coach...

Page 105

PASSENGER TRAVEL NEWS.

The Latest Doings and Developments in the Bus and Coach World. WARRINGTON'S SUCCESSFUL BUSES. The Results of the Past Year's...

• BLACKPOOL'S MOTOR COACH STATION.

Some Details of the Working of an Important Organization which Does Much to Assist Coach Owners. fl LACKPOOL, the queen of the...

Page 106

PASSENGER — VEHICLE SEATING ARRANGEMENTS.

Brief Details, with Illustrations, of Some of the Principal Layouts which are Adopted. seating arrangement in motor buses and...

Page 107

A LANCASHIRE COMPANY'S COACHING PLANS.

Features of the 1927 Programme of an Important Passengercarrying Organization. " T U.T." is an abbreviation identi • fying...

Page 108

OPINIONS FROM OTHERS.

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

Page 109

WAYS AND MEANS.

Useful Contributions From Our Driver and Mechanic Readers. An Improvised Humidifier. 1\TOTICING that the engine of his II...

Page 110

COOLING THE ENGINE BY STEAM.

A R4surne of Recently Published Patent Specifications. C OOLING by steam is attracting the attention of many .)engineers at...