THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
B. S. A. MOTOR CYCLES
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4.
SPECIAL
gained the following awards in the recent English
INTERNATIONAL 6 DAYS TRIAL
EXHIBITION
MEDAL
The B. 6. A. team on 3.49 h. p. models completed the .course without losing a singlo, mark and were the only team to complete the Trial with absolutely cloan, shoots.
ALSO MANUFACTURERS: TEAM PRIZE
CLASS
"B"
Riders of B.S.A. Motor Bicycles also gained the following awards:
10 GOLD MEDALS
1 SILVER MEDAL
THE SINCERE CO., LTD.
SOLE AGENTS.
ATTENTION
FORD OWNERS
Arrangements have now been
completed whereby Ford Owners
are enabled to purchase
GASOLINE and TYRES
f
AT REDUCED PRICES.
ANDREW HARPER
"AUHORISED FORD DEALER
6, Queen's Road Central
Chatham Road, Hunghom...
Shell
Tel. 0.4895.
Tel. K.1216.
MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1926.
AUTOMOBILE TUNNEL UNDER THE HUDSON RIVER.
Model of the twin Hudson velicular tubos showing safety devices installed. At right is photo of the carbon monoxide recordor developed by the U. S. Bureau of Mines to warn of excessive mixture of this gas. The numbers on the tunnel model signify:1- exhaust air ports over 15 feat; 2-telephone and telegraph cables: 3-fire extinguishor; 4-water pipe; 5, 13-fresh air ducts to tunnel; 6, 14-fresh air flues; 7-exhaust air duct; 8-tunnel segment, weight 3000 pounds: 9-weight of entire ring, 21.6 tons; 10-
poncrete; 11-sidewalk; 12-power cables: 15-draine; 16-fresh air duct.
The safest place in the world APPARATUS 'WARNS OF GAS. LATEST. IN TRAFFIC CONTROL will be deep in the mud and The result of these tests was gline of the Hudson River bed, the invention of an apparatus, by|
Three kinds of traffic signals when the Holland tunnels under S. H. Katz, associate physical will keep the tunnel safe from this river will be opened to chemist, that keeps a constant accident green for "go ahead," automobilo traffic. The opening record of the poisonous gas in red for stop" and a special is expected in the early part of the tunnel and rings a warning stop engine" signal for emer 1927,
bell besides lighting a danger gencies. It is part of a complicat- Every possible means of pro-light, when, the volume exceeds d but thorough system for directing the tunnel's traffic with tection to motorists has been the danger point. employed, at a total cost of more Only four parts of the carbon the smoothest and quickest pre-
cision. than half a million dollars. This monoxide gas in 10,000 parts of does not include safety devices air has been determined as the 480 feet, with a traffic light at Besides a traffic officer at every originally installed as part of the maximum mixture to which a tunnel system. It covers only person may be exposed, for an every 240 feet, there is a central the electrical and mechanical hour without noticeable effect. traffic control board in the New
York administration -building, i apparatus used thore.
The danger signals of the carbon conforming with every light in monoxide receiver are set for the tunnel, so that the course of this point.
traffic mishaps can be followed with ease.
The entire tunnel system costs $42,000,000.
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Thought for the comfort and Furthor thought for safety is safety of the thousands who will expended even down to the light-
Fire-fighting apparatus within use this means of travel botwoen ing. In this rogard, very other New Jersey and New York has light is connected to a New York the tunnel is supplemented by occupied the minds of the greatest power house, with the interven-others, with wrecking trucks, at tunnel engineers of the country, ing lights connected to a New either end of each tubo,
as well as scientists of the U. S. Jersey power house. This is true Bureau of Mines.
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also for the ventilating units, so that one may continue to work if the other breaks down..
At the Pittsburgh experiment station of the Bureau of Mines, detailed tests on the limit of car- Even if both power houses stop bon monoxide that is permissible at the same time, there are in a tunnel without injury to the auxiliary lighting and ventilating motorists were made."
sources, to keep the tunnel safe,
U. S. BUYS AIR MOTORS.
HEADLIGHT DANGER.
The United States govornment A committee of the Royal is to invest $2,000,000 in airplane Scottish Automobile Club which motors. A contract involving has been studying the headlight. this amount, calling for more problem has found "that the than 200 radial type air-cooled practice of switching lights on motors, was placed with the land off in the face of approaching makors of Wasp' motors:
SHOW MOURNING FLAG.
motorista is the cause of many night accidents.....
BULGARIA HAS TAXIS.
Every time a child is killed by! A taxicab floot of 10 machines accident in Toledo, Ohio, is nów operating in Sofia, mourning flag is displayed from Bulgaria, and is the first motor the windows of the Toledo branch vehicle service to replace horse- of the National Safety Council. drawn phaetoris for individual This striking method emphasizes transportation in the Balkan the importance of safety.
nation,
GET YOUR 1927 AUSTIN SEVEN NOW
FOR 25% DOWN
If the tunnel ventilation system 08 wrong, the special "stop ongine" signal is flashed, to koop more poisonous gas from en- dangering the motorista.
DON'T LEAVE YOUR CAR IN PEDDER STREET.
THERE is no longer any reason why you should leave your car out in the street all day. Sunshine and rain alike cause dotorioration, while meddling fingore are liable to interford with it.
now
Within a fow seconds of the centre of the City, n garage has opened where you may leave your car of cycle with the assurance that it will be well looked after. It le located in the old Tiro Station Building whore there is ample accomodation.
"Furthermore, an export staff of mechanics is ready to effect any ropairs quickly and efficiently.
Daytime Storage (during business hours)
All Carpe $15.00 per month or $1.00 a day Motor Cyclos$.7:50
THE CENTRAL MOTOR GARAGE Old Fire Station Building. Des Voeux Road. Telephones C. 2196 and 4821.
This is how Alex. Ross and Company's system of puchasing out of income works on Triumph Motor Cycles.
"You pay as a deposit, one quarter only of the full catalogue price; Insurance and bank charges are added on the balance only, which is then divided into seven monthly payments. The cycle is delivered to you ready for the road and you ride while you pay. You have the pleasure and don't miss the money.
This offer is for a limited time only;
(STOCKS CARRIED)
Alex. Ross & Co. (China); Ltd.
Sub. Dealers Kowloon Motor Car & Cycle Exchange Company
ESSEX COACH
Prices in Hongkong Currency delivered at your
door in Hongkong or Kowloon,
Special Essex Tourin
..$2,500
Special Essex Coach
$2,600
Special Hudson Touring
$3,500
Special Hudson Coach
..$3,600
Special Hudson Brougham Special Hudson Sedan
..$4,000
..$4,400
You can secure immediate delivery of an Austin ? under the terms stated above. Balance is olcared up in a. few monthly instalments. It is an easy way to own the most wonderful light car in the world to-day.
REMEMBER-When your buy an Austin “7" from us an axceptional after sales interest is maintained in your car.
These cars may be purchased for a low first payment and convenient terms on balance.
For any closed car--even a "Four"-you pay almost as much as the Essex Coach coste. Yet what a difference in everything that counts-Performance, Quality, Comfort, Good Looks, and your pride in the car you own. A single ride will tell. And, in price, terms, of payment, economy of operation, Essex is just as easy to own. "Why accept less than a Six? Why not have the qualities of the most wanted “Six" type in the world;
SHELL" PUMP
Situated in Douglas Street
Des Voeux Road Oentral, and opposite The Douglas Steamship Wharf
The Asiatic Petroleum Co. (S. C.) Ltd.
ALEX. ROSS & Co. (China), Ltd.
HONGKONG.
and
The Kowloon Motor Car and Cycle Exchange Co. KOWLOON
THE DRAGON MOTOR Car Co.,
HAPPY VALLEY
LIMITDE
3S WONG NEL CHUNG ROAD