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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
SATURDAY, the 31st. May, 1924
(Being the Official Organ of the flongkong Automobile Association),
OUR MOTOR BUS SERVICES.
A READER'S SUGGESTION.
'The thought has occurred to mo that it would be a good thing if we had ouо cancern operatin The following now tombers all moter buson in the Colony, have joined the Hongkong Auto-ach concurn to be a lovernment mobile Association during the one. I think the suggestion is past week:-
A. L. Terry R. E. Farrell G. J. Tarrant W. E. Orchard
Mrs. Poon Loung-szu.
E. Thompson
J. M. da Rocha
Lau Lim-young
TESTING MOTOR BUS.
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Remarkable Angle of Tilt.
THE NEW ESSEX.
SUCCESSFUL LOCAI
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silonce is a valuablo feature found in comparatively fow barn, and though there are fow hilla that would bring the Essex off top yet the silence would be very We have lately had opportunity appreciated when climbing a long of testing one of the now six-hill on socond. The car really Bir. Thora are many motorists
cylinder Essex touring cars. Elsewhere in this issue wild be no question that British cars de
It does stoor as oasily as a bioyolo found a lottor from a corros-represent naurut value for money, bosides myself who ara, wot dur
no doubt came as a nurprise to almost, added to which this now ing what is the Government's
many whon Essox-Hudson momber of the Hudson family pondent suggesting that it would are economical in upkeep and are
Motors announced a now six-retains in full that flow of smooth bu a good thing if the Government well worthy the attention of all intention with regard to the motor services of the Colony, such as
cylindor aide by side valve Essex powar of the super-six. This com- took over the operation of all who intend becoming owners. motor bus servicon in the Colony, taxation in Britain had not fore those operating in Kowloon and
to take the place of the old over bination with the low hung body head valve four-cylinder car, bujand chassis and the exromo thereby providing efficient and od manufacturers to go in for to Abordeon. I understand that
their confidence in the reception of liveliness of the highly effectivo wolk-regulated survicos and rais. low-powered cars, it is safe to in the case of the latter service
the six was po-fectly justified, for motor makes the car an invelu- ing money to help towards the say that British nitoring pro- the Government. has not shown rond. The ducts would have been much its willingness to renew the
without doubt it is much better able machine for Hongkong with upkeep of our
more universally sought after licence and that, in consequence,
than the old Essex in ovary way its thick traffic and tortuous 'suggestion is by no means à now one, but is one ant likely to find than now. High-powered Ameri- the Company has abandoned a
and is one of the most fascinating roads.
Wo tried the car on Stubbs cars we have ever handled. on cars have had practically an project to purchase a number of favour in official circlos,
treated tho The engine is a six-cylinder. Road where it think. The operation of public open field up to now, but British English 'buses to replace those at
25/8th. bora X 5" stroke, 130 gradient with a contemptuous utility services hore has always enrn, notwithstanding the manu presant in use.
cub. ins, o.o., R.A.C. rating 165 indifference on top, and white boon left to private enterprise, facturers' difficulties, are coming!
cornora it WAR h.p., side by side valvos, Hudson turning the and general experienen provés | into their own.
Bupor-six dosign crankshaft particularly noticed that the body that, in the main, private opera-
2 ins. diameter with three remained on, an oven kool and tion is cheaper and helter than
main boarings, split skirt iad no tendency to sway and official. That an improvement
aluminium pistons, camshaft and throw its occupante from side to could ho offected in the motor bus
worth the attention of everyone
accossórios, driven by silent side. On one particularly atrocious sarvice, expecially in Kowloon,
interested in the development of
chain, thermo-syphon cooling piece of the road near Wanchal goes without question and; now
the Colony. If such a suggestion
with radiator shutters and pump Gap the good springing and up- that the prosent services have demonstrated the need for choupl
were adoptod it would autom-
and splash lubrication, American bolstery were. amply demonstrat- atically do away with all buros
and ed. The car sailed Bosch ignition starting and quick transportation, we fancy the Govoromant will
racing oach other and andangar
What is the angle to which a the simnost laoredible angle of 42 lighting system, with automatic lumps in a series of gentle un- not
bo long in sucking to
ing the lives of passengers and double-dock omnibus loan bo degroes, and the edges of the out advance for the coll ignition. The dulations with no pltching and bring about improvements. Aa
pedestrians. It would also pro tilted from the ground without side tyres on the noar wheels power is transmitted through a tossing a most remarkablo sus- a matter of fact, we learn that
vido afficient and comfortable overturning ? Certain testa bavo were as much as 4 ft. from the multi-dise clutch housed in the pension for a car with no shook an enquiry is shortly to take
servicus working to a propor boga conducted in the past in ground. The bus is shown tipped flywhool and running in oil to a absorbors. A good steering look schedule. Another important order to arrive at an answer to at this angle in the picture which threo-opaed and roversy gear box. is provided and complete turns and place into the matter of Kow- loon's communications and the It is pleasing to note that the point to be considered is the ro-this question, although we think appears above.
Then by moans of a tubular pro-handling in general are an ex- result of such enquiry can, we Public Works Department is venue which the Colony would that law road travellers would The tests were conducted to poller shaft with Spicer universale tromoly easy matter.
credit the extent of the angle meet the requiremonte of the to the semi-floating Tinkam During the above run an ac- think, be confidently awaiter.
continuing its of work improving derive from the undertaking. the condition of the Pokfului; There are scares of city and which such a vehicle can be tip- Ministry of Transport, and the bearing rear axle. Hand and foot curato account of the fuel con-
deductions made therefrom offer brakes on rear wheels. Steering sumption was kept and It will be learned with pleasure Road. After quito & considerable town councils in England which pad with absolute safety.
ratog con-
With a view to ascertaining the reliable proof of the stability of worm and wheel and chassis extraordinarily good figure of 25- that our Traffic Department is stretch had been re-surfacol, lesson their local
and siderably by the profits derived stability
doublo-dock the modern motorbus. Incident-lubrication by
Hudson 26 miles per gallon resulted. Fuel now submitting drivers of motor work
the University there from their municipal buses, and motorbuses which they employ, ally, the tests at Aldershot serve system of large oil cups. The consumption is a very large item lorries to rather strict toxts in
is .still ቤ rough surface if they can gara profits than the Aldarahot and District Trac to give convincing evidence of body is of pleasing design and in in the running costs of Hongkong 'driving, this action having buon brought about by the recont for some considerable distance. think this forment could, tion Co. Ltd., recently carried the strong construction of the conjunction with the dise whools cars, and a car which combines that the seeing the thickly populated out a striking tost at their Hill-chassis, as, naturally en ugh, of the car forms a very nice look- the economy of operation of the Essex with its fascination should Berious accident at West Paint. It is to, he hoped whon & hauvy lorry, drivon by prosent operations will not be districts which would be served. mote Road garage in Aldershot. tremendous strain was thrown ing vehicle.
On taking over the car we make hosts of friends and ad- an inexperienced driver, knocked discontinued until the whole of I think such profits could be For the purpose of the experiment on it, and particularly on the
the road from the University devoted towards the upkeep of the top of a hus was weighted to whools."
were immediately impressed by mirors.
The Dragon Motor Car Com- down and killed throo personis,!
We should add that the vehicle the comfortable upholstery and: represent a full load of passengers, besides injuring others. Drivors wards has boon trento.
Recommending the suggestion 140 lb. of shot being placed on chosen for purpose of the test ample log room provided in both pauy are the agents and wo to those concerned and thanking each of the nine seats. The near was a Dennis, of which ako of front and rear seats. The understand that they are trying. Last week we had occasion you for insorting this letter inside wheels word then jacked up motorbus the Aldershot and sosts and back aro pitched at to get the makers to it balloon ad again in order to prove thint
to comment on the lack of your "Motor Supplement.” and wooden pilos placed beneath District Traction Co. Ltd., lave such an angio that fatigue and tyres. Though it is rather gild. they are fully qualified to handle indications by night that a
thom. Whon the vehicle WAB no fower than 96 in regular eramp are entirely abolished. ing the lily, balloon tyres would heavy machines. A driver may particular part of any road ja FOR BETTER SERVICE.
actually on the balance'it was at service. be a good driver of one type of under repair. This wook the Hongkong, May 28th., 1924. car hut know almost nothing*kair-pia" hend on Stubbs Road, about another type and it is only where it is intersected by Bowen reasonablo that on making Road, has hoon in the hands of chango ho should be tested again. workmen and on several nights| On Monday morning last unusable portions of the road
witnessed
lorry have been left for the night driver being tested up at the with novor
21 warning lamp Contral Police Station. He was or anything olio to indicate made to go up the gradient to the the nood for special caution. compound in roverse goar and A stoam roller, tar buckets, otherwise was submitted to half the road several inches thorough tust. This is the kind higher than the other, a hair-pin] of thing that makes for safer bond--surely a combination of
conditions warranting the plac ing of a lamp or two? Is the For only a few days the now Government aware that the suf-1 models of the Matchless motor forure in any accident arising out cycles were on view in the of such nogligonco are entitled' to showroom of the Garigo Do-suu for damages ↑
of light oars who desire to drivo lorries will now have to be test-
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The engine started immediately no doubt be an added advantage," the starter button was pressed but as the makers have only a and proved, whún running, to be large output of standard care to
and noiseless. depend upon for their profits, we' RACE OVER MOUNTAIN ditions were more difficult this vibrationloga
TRAILS.
year than in any previous year. Going through the gears we were rather doubt whether they will The Big-Six showed fine climb-struck by their sase of changing fit them. For the price-$2,375— ing qualities and ran faultlessly and the silence of the gear box the car represents really astound-
indirect ratios. the throughout the strenuous race "on said Mr. Gregory. "Several timos we had to back away and chargo, the snow like a battering It ram; then wo proceeded on. was a grout honour for a Stude- baker to win this mountain race for the fourth time in succession." Unlike most races, the course
It is interesting to rate that is not conditioned in advance to enable the racers to attain great into the park was a Studebaker following the Studebaker Big-Six speed. Nature alone prepares the courso-making it extremely dif- Light-Six touring car, driven by ficult by the heavy blanket of Mr. William J. Silua, of Modesto, California. So Studabakor has snow she throws over the valley.
PLOUGHING THROUGH
DEEP SNOWS.. : At the beginning of each year, there is a hotly contested race in the Yosemite Valley of Cali- fornia (U.S.A.).
The finish line is the entrance to the distinction of having not only Yosemite Park, high in the snow the first, but also the second olad Storro Mountains. The touring car into the park thin necessity of climbing mountain grados and bucking huge snow!
year.
drifta, in order to reach this goal, Tho gonorat utility of the ono. is indeed a task which soveroly ton truck in almost every buai- tests the stamina and power of ness or commercial undertaking the cara and their drivers.
I too well known to call for
Shangbai Hotels, the reason being Thrus years imprisonment for that they have boon Bold. Arriving in the Colony on Satur- each of the motor, bus drivors day, they were sold by Tuesday. concerned in the motor bus Good work! One 3 h.p. nolo collision near Un Long is, wo (oloctrically equipped) madel think, a punishment sufficiently and one 5 h.p. with Biducar salutary to have its effect on (electrically equipped) model motor bus drivora gonorally. havo so far come to hand and But one is entitled to ask:
"What
about tho ownors, found purchasors. Moro models)
This year, as in preceding years, elaboration; but those who are are on the way, and these will who caused the busos to be
the annual pilgrimago. was made considering the possibility of probably be bospoken early on. taken out in an unsatisfactory
over snow-fortured roads. And, changing to motor traction or of Wo have lately! The Matchless motor oycle is one condition?"
as for three years provious, the replacing antiquated vehicles will of the most outstanding examples urged the necessity for all public
touring car to win the laurels be interested to hear of tho of British engineering production, motor convoyances to be subject
was a Studebaker stock model-Morris truck, which will shortly and ropresonts lasting value to inspection by qualified officials
This is this year a Studebaker Big-8ix, make its appearance. combined with efftoloncy of de-and the case referred to above
driven by Mr. B. M. Gregory, fitted with the standard 14-28 h.p. brings out
all cloaror than sign at a moderate price.
When the Studebaker Big-Six engine, with transmission adapted verbal argumont the oxist-
thrust itself triumphantly into for the heavier demands of a of ance
Buch a necessity
the entrance of the park, Chiof truck. Among noteworthy points It is plossing to note that a Many of the motor busos in
Ranger. F. 8. Townisley grootodjaro large brakes and very large grostor demand is springing up Kowloon are not worthy of being rickshas
so them with the statement that ho pneumatio tyron, a remarkably locally for cars of British manu on the atroots and passongor-
was not surprised that the race strong chassis framo, and total} In ride
thom are un- facture. The Garage. Lopart-who
should be won again this year by enclosure of all working parts. mont of the Hongkong Hotel has nooossarily endangered. We want
Tho May ie of Asiatic fotora Studebaker dar. “Although the The price has not yet boon sold all its Arrol Johnston, Gal poriodio Inspection by competant loway and Axmetrong Siddeley officials with the power to order is now being distributed to mon roade are just about impassable. definitely settled, but it is to ba vohiolo off the road for bors of the Hongkong Automobile we were looking for you" said very moderato. A whole factory, stocks, and we are informed by any
unesuar Advocation, and those wise have the Chief Ranger, as he shook that recently employed by Mosers. the Manager that enquiries are overhaul if it is lu
Wrigley and Co., Ltd, has been not yet received them should hans with Me Gregory. Wi afoot regarding the new deliverios or faulty condition.
According to Pilot Gregory, the taken at Birmingham for “tho expected shortly. There can be have pointed out before, our apply to the Hon. Socrotary.
snow was heavior and road con-production of the now truck.
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Thla picture shows David Katz, the heavyweight taxi. drivor of America, tipping the scales at 457 pounds. He Brooklyn was Blaod in a court the other day for ob- struoting trafo.
aro. examined, why not our motor busos).
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