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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1932..
SPARKS FROM THE PLUGS
News from Everywhere
Novol Defence..
motorist at
Rolls Royco, Ltd.
A novel defence wad pat up by mị The prot of £144,197, which: a Innenshire police tolls-Royce, Ltd.. made last year court. Charged with not observing and which again enabled a dividend trafhe light signals he contended of 8 per cent, and a bonus of that red, yellow and green were shining by reflection in sunlight, Lot off on payment of conta.
Sales Tax.
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Opposing the imposition of the -sales tax on motor vehicles, Mr.
per est, to be paid to the fortu- suto shareholders, is a tribute at. our.. the excellence of the pro- hutions from the famous Darby works and the skill wish, which the hru's affairs are directed,
The whato vil generating and charging sets manufactured by Nowtons of Taunton romprises n patent single-cylinder engine spo- cially arranged for this form of operation and JA direct current! generator. They make it possible! to generate light or charge bat- teries at remarkábly low cost s that the savings effected pay for the plant in a very short time. Grounds for Optimism.
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The manner in which the British car industry has outstripped the foreigner in the home market is amply demonstrated by the regia- iration figures for last year. At tas annual meeting, Lord 141,30 hew, ears registered only Wargrave, the Chairman, referred abous 3,000 were imported, while, to the efforts made to develop ex-in the ense of commercial vehicles,
Of
BRITISH MOTORS!
TRIUMPH.
USABLE ANYWHERE IN EMPIRE.
SUCCESS OF ARMY AFRICAN
TOUR.
"Modern British rohicles of the types specified and developed by the War Department are capable of operating under any conditions likely to be found in the Empire."
This is the silent fact in the War Offen report, on the unique cross- Country ran by the War Office ax perimental motor convoy in Egypt and Africa between January 16 and April 18
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it covered 6,000 miles, of which only a small fraction was along roads, and those, mud ronds. The greater part was across bruoklosa
George Gurham, of Rockng Motors, port trade, especially for acre on- of a total of 00,000 new registra desert, black cotton soil that turned
speaking on behalf of a deputation, srid the autemobile trade America was mare sick now than
it had ever been. Earnings had fallen from £60 million in, 1920' and 3 million, is 0 to 13 million
last year.
gines.
From Waste to Proit..
It is not always realised what a wealth of power lies in the waste
tions only about 1,500 were impert . đ,
Tha present year has started well, for this sale of new cars is up to last year's figure with the premise oil which accumulates ganges of very considerably exceeding it and service stations from sumps within the next few months and,
to greasy bog, bush, and rocky hills and gullies.
Yet, in fifty-four running days, less than four hours' delay alto- gether was caused by necfianical defects, and those were minor enek. The vehicles were still shod with the
and gearboxes. Actually, however, at the anase time, British exports e tyres at when they set out, this oil con he employed to provide are making decided headway. Der And despite temperatage of over Motor taxation" the dose as light and power, and for batterying the month of Januars, for integ. with a following wind, no
AUSTLE.''
charging.
STUDEBAKER S PA· PIERCE-ARROW
HONG KONG DELIVERED PRICES
·COMMERCIAL TRUCK CHASSIS R.A.C, Horac-Power Rating 45.4.
Brake Horse Power 75 al 3,200 Remulations, Piston Displacement 230 Cubio luches, 6-Cylinder
Mo:10
Capacity
$-- 91 TON 5-10 14 TON
Whori 114 μ
130" 147"
Wheel Equipment
SINGLE
SINGLE
4570
* 30
14 TON
8-41
2 TON
185"
141"
SINGLE
2.055
715
Now F.0.1, Fracking Weig Factory Whippsig Potuis Price Delivery
2,040 08:45 GS180 39505- 2,025
**30 .865
Kong
Veine
185
170
DUAL ROAR 3,759
$60
180
1,040
2 TON 153" DUAL REAR
3,790
188- 1,070
2 TON
105"
DUAL REAR
3,825
DUS
100 1,005
$-120
3 TON 141"
DUAL REAR – 4,50%
1,990
200
S-130
3 TON B-110 3 TON S-160 3 TON 183" DUAL KEAR
153*
DUAL REAR 4,425
1,316
205
160" DUAL REAR 4,570
4,770
19 -8
10 -2
ردل
1,490
1,50 1,340 20 1,560 1,300 215 1,076 Price Includies Standard Factory Equipauent Only
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Optional Equipment at Additional Price Windshield on Truck Cowl G320.00 Auxiliary Rear Springs Propeller Shaft Brake
G$10.00
9.00 Automatio Fire Pump
Enclosed Driver's Cab àne. Head Lamps Chrome Plated
36:00
120.00
6.00
DELIVERY TRUCK
R.A.C. Horse-Power Dating 27,8.
Brake Horse-Power 68 at 9,200 Revolutions.
Piston Displuvammi ber Cubic Inchies, Whodi-Buka 114 Inches,
6-Cylinder
TON
Fanel Delivery Truck de Luxe Screen Delivery Track de Luxe
875
3,310 $860 $230 $1,000
K60 3,100
290 1,000
3,040
230
1,100
Boulevard Delivery Truck
Price Includes Standard Factory Equipment Only
HEARSE & AMBULANCE UNITS
R.A.C. Horso. Power Rating 30.
Brake Horas-Power 101 at 3,200 Revolutions. Piston Displacement 250 Cubic Inches. Wheel-Ban 159 Inchor.
8-Cylinder
Hearse and Ambulance Chassis only Westminister Funeral Car
Samaritan Ambulance complete
4,00
2,990
2,080 G$1,430 G8205 €$1,840 1,400 2,685 205 5,980 305 3,295
Prios Includes Standard Factory Equipment Only
All Prices and Specifications Subject to Change without Notice.
THE HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE
STUBBS ROAD.
Tel. 27778.
boiling aceurred," even after hours of pulling through sand and mud. The expedition is a joint triumph military motorisation and British motor desigo.
for
stance, Australia imported 201 cars, af which no fewer thath 197 wer British, while in South Africa, the proportion of British car registrn- tions in Johannesburg during Jute utary mid February were 36 and 30 per cent, respectively, though pré-conclusion," the report says, "will viously never nore than 90 per
cent.
Some Busy Factorios.
A number of the Midland fae- tories are experiencing very busy
crur
"It is hoped that its successful
serve to combat the feeling which appears to have grown up recently that for any extended running n- des overseds conditions the British motor vehicle is unsuitable, and that statements to the effect that if you want to get there and back anywhere outside England, don't
times: Standard
sales for Murch, for example, broke every record in the history of the com- buy a British motor vehicle', will pany, which goes back nearly 30 no longer be heard.”
cars.
LTC 10-
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The rapid rise in popularity The vehicles included a six-wheel- of these cars, particularly during the fed Crossley 300, lorry, a four- past year, reflects great credit on wheeled Commer 30cws. lorry, a 'the manufacturers, who
Morris, Commercial Bowt, van, and doubtedly producing cars to meet 9 h.p. Riley car. All were well the dimeult conditions ruling to overloaded, day both at Home and Overscas. -- The test was inspired by the iden That the Triplex Co. have bren that the Army should base its nhle to make reductions of 25 per mechanisation-apart from purely rent in the retail price of their fighting vehicles such as Tanks-on glass is a sign of the tremendous what is being produced for norinal demand at the present time for purposes by British motor manu- facturers, For thus only can it safety glass. The new Ministry of Transport regulations have brought sure adequate vehicles being avail-
able on mobilisation.
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big demand from commercial vehicles which formerly to a predb Northern Africa was chosen as the' extent used plain glass only, bat¦ scene of the trial Encause it provid the main factor has been the 100 led the greatest variety of terrain per cent. standardisation of Triplex and range of temperature.
by almost every manufacturer, as
this is the only means of adequate- ly protecting passengers in the rear. seats of cars in the event of a collision.
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In the Prize Lists.
"In "pro-depression" days each | year saw some of the most sought
FORD, BALANCE SHEET.
"SOUND CONSERVATIVE
POLICY."
Because of ita extensive connee-
Tho
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to
with
after prizes at the various Concours Lion with the Continent, and the d'Elegances on the Riviere fall to troubles inseparabic from any British cara our which the skill of period of transition-the transfer landing coachbuilders was shown to of the factory from Manchester' to the best advantage.
Dagenham, and the changes of Even this year over 60 cars took models it is not easy to deal with part in the event at Cannes, includ- the Ford halance-sheet for
profita amounted.. ing some of the most handsome in Trading
ак compared the world, and it is satisfactory to £412,142, notice among the prizewinners a 21.054,250 for 1930. As against Rolls-Royce and a Humber Snipe. £07,350, the sum of £115,719 has,, By the way, Queensland's now been provided for depreciation and Governor, Sir Leslie Wilson, is obsolescence.
of amount taking one of these latter cars to £217,416, as against £188,250, has Australia with him.
been provided for income tax,, and The prize of 100 Guineas recently allowances of £200,235 are made for offered by Leyland Motors for the two exceptional charges. The re oldest of their petrol-engined goods sult is a dobis balance of £134,489, vehicles still in regular service has a net profit of £790.333 being, re boan awarded to Carter Paterson corded in 1930. The carry forward & Co., owners of a 1508-ype is 23/1,571, as against £500,360.--No- Leyland. This is still covering be dividend is to be paid. The results tween 55 and 75 miles a day. and do not include dividende from has a "total mileage of 379,873 to shares held in subsidiary companies. The report indicates that a pound Though this longevity is amazing conservative policy is being pur- it seems, however, that is by no sued, and my improvement in the means exceptional, judging by the world's economia situation would many letters received while the immediately have an advantageous The offer was open. In fact, the own-effect upon the company. er of the winning vehicle have indirectore state that satisfactory prac their fleet no fewer than 27 other greas baa boon made in the resurop- "I"-type Loylands dating from tion of the manufacture of the com
pany's products at Degenham.
ita credit.
1909-1912,
UNDOUBTEDLY
THE MOST COMPLETELY
SATISFYING MOTOR
MOTOR CAR
EVER OFFERED FOR SALE
IN HONG KONG
MORRIS
"ISIS'
SIX
DODWELL & CO., LIMITED, ICE HOUSE STREET, HONG KONG AND AT CANTON
A.F.B. 9.
Maximum flexibility in Traffic
Coached in two types Sports coupé and Saloon, both with sliding head-the Morris Isis O. H. V. engine developing over 5o B. H. P. is finished with aeroplane accuracy, perfectly balanced, and incor- porates every refinement of modern automobile science. Transmission, through silent "third 'twin-top gears is sweet and easily controlled. All fittings as well as the interior of the bodies are the embodiment of modern luxury-the htmost achievement of 1932.
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7
4 or 6 Wheels
4 or 6 Cylinders
30 Cwt. to 10 Ton Loads
20 to 70 Passengers
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TEL. 56752.
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