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6th July 1926
6th July 1926
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COMMERCIAL MOTOR

Recognized in Business Circles as the Leading Journal: The - Authority on all forms of Mechanical Road Transport. Largest...

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For and Against Compulsory Motor Insurance.

A FTER several postponements Earl Russell's Bill for the compulsory insurance of all motor vehicles against third-party risks...

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ONE HEARS

Of a revival of coaching to the coast. That a non-bused town is soon non-plussed. That many a dust cloud has a motor lining....

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WHEELS OF INDUSTRY.

The Brussels Show. The date of the opening of the Brussels Show is December 4th next, and it will continue until the 15th. It...

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Coach Publicity in Paris..

The Paris municip`al omnibus undertaking has been able to increase its motor-coach excursions this season as the result of the...

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Pyrene Developments:

Mr. Walter Bauer, president of the Pyrene Manufacturing Co., of Newark, New Jersey, U.S.A., sailed from New York on the s.s....

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Coming Morris Flotation.

Last week a public company with the title Morris Motors (192(), Ltd., was registered with a capital of 15,000,000 divided into...

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Special Libraries Directory.

Many of our readers are Probably aware that, in view of the large amount of scientific and other special information now...

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FUEL ECONOMY BY COMPLETE ATOMIZATION.

A New Device Which, While Supplying a Wet or Cool Mixture, Ensures Equality in Distribution to All Cylinders. W ITH a...

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PROGRESS BEING MADE BY THE AGRIMOTOR.

Although the Employment of the Agrimotor is not Extensive, a Steady Demand Can be Reported and its Merits are Being More...

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MOTOR SHIPBUILDING IN 1926.

Analysing the position with regard to motor shipbuilding during the first half of the current year, The Motor Ship remarks...

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THE COMING TAXATION CHANGES.

The New Scale of Duties as it Will Probably be Approved and Its Effect Upon the Transport Industry. By Edward S....

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ROAD TRANSPORT MATTERS IN PARLIAMENT.

Passing Stationary Tramcars—the Provision in Newcastle's Bill. The Abandonment for this Session of the Road Vehicles Bill. By...

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TRYING OUT A NEW STEAM WAGON.

Details of a 66-mile Journey with Full' Load at a Fuel Cost of Just Over One Penny per Mile. L AST week we were able to give...

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Motors at the Highland Show at Kelso.

T HE Highland and Agricultural Show was held at Kelso from Tuesday to Friday (both days inclusive) of last week. The Albion...

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THE ROYAL SHOW AT READING.

A More Representative Collection Than Usual of Traction Engines, Lorries, Cattle Wagons, Agrimotors, Mowers, Passenger...

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HOW TO ORDER TIMBER.

Useful Inside Information for the Body-builder, Fleet Engineer, Repair Foreman and for the Order Clerk. By a Timber Clerk....

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FOUR-WHEEL BRAKES FOR HEAVIER VEHICLES.

Notes on Some Tests Carried Out Recently with Rubury-Alford and Alder Brakes and the Devvandre Servo Device. T HERE is no...

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THE MOTOR LORRY AND THE PIG TRADE.

The Service which the Power Vehicle is Rendering to Pig Breeders, Dealers and Purchasers, and the Differences in the Trade...

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THE ATTACK BY THE BUS ON THE TRAMCAR.

Greater Moderation in the Attitude of the Tramway Advocates Towards the Bus as a Competitor. B. W. J. 'VERDUN SMITH presided...

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TWO RECENT PUBLICATIONS ON THE MOTOR INDUSTRY.

A pioneer himself in the cycle and motor industry, Mr. H. 0. Duncan, connected with De Dion-Bouton et Cie, of Paris, has...

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THE MOTOR ON THE FARM.

The Development in the Use of Motors on the Farm and the Greater Appreciation of the Agrimotor , through the Growth of...

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PASSENGER TRAVEL NEWS.

The Latest Doings and Developments in the Bus and Coach World. WATERLOO AND CROSBY BUS SERVICES. Double-deck Top-covered...

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HOW THE CONCRETE ROAD IS FARING.

A Subject of Great Interest to Local Authorities and Road Users Alike: O NE of the greatest problems of to-day with which...

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NEW EDITION OF "THE ORIGINAL BOOK OF THE FORD."

A NEW edition, the tenth, of this popular, practical handbook . on the Ford, by Mr. R. T. Nicholson, M.A., has just been...

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MAKING THE BUS STYLISH AND ATTRACTIVE.

The Importance to the Bus Proprietor of a Good Appearance Being Presented by His Buses. How to Appeal to the Public. T IIE...

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PROBLEMS OF THE HAULIER AND CARRIER.

The Trials of the Novice. Mechanical Knowledge Not a Necessity. J UDGING by the number of letters which I have received lately...

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OPINIONS FROM OTHERS.

The Editoi-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.

Working Methods Suggested by Our Driver and Mechanic Readers. L APPING-IN bearings calls for some convenient form of tool, and...

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THE MAUDSLAY BRAKE.

A Résumé of Recently Published Patent Specifications. PECIFICATION No. 252,508, by Alexander Craig and :1". Kemp, describes a...