MOTORING
SUPPLEMENT
OF
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
SATURDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER, 1928.
Boing The Official Orgen of
THE HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION,
Canton's Progress.
CURRENT
COMMENT
Those who knew Canton of old, must surely note with admiration the steps taken of recent years to modernise the clly. Not so very long age, the famous narrow streets made it utterly impossible for
Ito hospital may caally mean the differenco botwean life and death. And the same argument applies to the Fire Service.“
Privileges Abused.
Quite a number of local motor modern transport methods to be em-lats and motor cyclists have been ployed. In spite of all the trouble granted special permission to use not ordinarily used by which this vastly populated centre roads
has experienced, good roads have vehicular traffic, the reason being to boen built, and the motor car made allow them to drive direct to their fta appearance. The initial step of realdences. Such a privilege. is progress met with severs censi- granted on the express understand- tion, owing to ricksha pollera pro-ing that every catbefall be ex- texting, and at times taking the orcleed, and that. pedestrians shall matter into their own hands, fu re- not he subjected to annoyance or apect of motor vehicles. This op-danger thefofrom. In most cases, position was overcome, and the people to whom this favour has number of motor vehicles increased, been granted, have the intelligence Public bus services began to and decency to strictly observe function, but the vehicles were of caution, but we are sorry to say the smaller type, and could not cam-that there is a minority who delight pare with the larger and up-to-date in speeding and driving dangerous- type employed, in every other pro-ly, When a privilege is abused, gressive city in the world. That there is only one thing to do, and the Municipal Council of Canton is that is to withdraw it, although we progressive, is indicated by the imagine that in the event of such fact that an order has just been action, the motorists concerned placed for a fleet of ten of the would consider that they had been famous Thornycraft buses built to harshly dealt with. This is cer carry 24 passengers.
Sound Enterprise.
tainly not our opinion, for there can be no sympathy for any indivi- dual whose behaviour is sufficiently The decision to adopt such a irresponsible to warrant the author- modern type of public vehicle nities stepping in to control it.
that produced by Messrs. Thorny croft, shows a. farsightedness which apeaks well for the future of Can-
On
Sheko Rond.
U.S. ARMY EMPLOYS CHEVROLETS.
The Latest 1929 HARLEY-DAVIDSON
7
One of the U. S. Army's cross country Chevrolet's, capable of traversing ditches and rough ground, equipped with the latest portable radio transmitter and receiving outfit to be used in communication between the various units of the new motorized force of the Army when on tho march.
WOMEN DRIVERS.
Interesting Report Given.
ACCIDENT CAUSES.
MORE RECORDS.
Studebaker's Fresh Laurels.
average speed 68.82 m.ph.; 15,000 miles, average apeed 68.59 mph; 20,000 miles, average speed 68.56 m.p.h.: 25,000 miles average speed G8.47 m.p.h.; 30,000 miles, average speed 68.87 m.p.h.
new
A the Junction of Sheko Road ton and adjacent districts. Modera with the main Island Road, it has al and effective transportation is, per- ways been necessary to exercise, the haps, the primary requirement of greatest caution, partly on account
According to. A.. H. Means, sec- any progressive city or locality, of the narrow cutting on the Shauki- and the presence of mechanical wan side of the Sheke Road open-
Official recognition of five new refary of the Contest Board of the transportation provides the surest ing, and partly due to the blind
world speed and endurance records American Automobile Association, inducement to the development of corner. It is most gratifying to
made by an American stock car has the International Association does adjoining districts. A modern bus know, that following suggestions
just been granted by the Interna- pot differentiate between special nervice locs not remain made by the Hongkong Automobile Hartford, Conn. U.S.A. Sept. tional Association of Recognized built racing cars and stock cars in limited routes for any Association, the roud is being 25th.-Women are behind the Automobile Cirba in Paris, accord-record trials. Thus the length of time, but expands widened by cutting away a portion wheel in only five per cont. of the ing to the Contest Board of the world records made by the Stude to other areas, thus opening of the adjoining hillside, the effect automobile accidents in the coun-American Automobile Association, baker. President exceed all previous racing car performance and are the up districts to trade along economi-of, which will be to give a better try, according to a survey just Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
best for any class of car for all cal and speedy lines. It must range of vision, at the same time completed here. The percentage The new world records were all time. be a source of utmost satisfaction providing considerably more traffic to know that Canton has begun to space. This work has already march with the times, and that been commenced. those responsible for the city's pro gress, have now shown the most
The most troublesome part of miles on the Atlantic City Spood miles. The official record distances commendable enterprise in in- It becomes increasingly evident driving for womon,,according to way near New York July 21-August for 3,000, 4,000 and 6,000 miles Bugurating such a service sa this that traffic arrangements at the the survey, is parking, for one out 9 at sustained average speeds nang-were
accorded recognition new fleet of Thornycrofts will pro Kowloon Ferry will need drastic re of every five women involved Injing from 64 to 68 miles per hour. American records by the Interna vide. The matter of communica vision in the very near future. Atļauto accidents struck a parked International recognition was ac- tional authority. At these dio tions is one of China's greatest the present time, every inch of car.
corded the records" made by the tances the President Eight averaged problems, but it may be anfely as parking space for private vehicles Interacetions also are the bano fastest of the four cars at five per 68,71, 68.72 and 68.81 miles per serted, that Canton will now set an is taken up, and what with buses, of women, for one out of overy iode during the run. The new hour respectively. example, which will be of the taxis, public hire cars, rickshan and five of the low five per cent, got marks are as follows: 10,000 miles, No. 304-10-8-28-Ex.. greatest possible assistance in open-other traffic, the congestion at the into a scraps at crossings. Such ing up other districts, thereby en-busy hours of the day is a problem mlahape, the insurance company couraging trade and prosperity, calling for early solution. With belloves, may have occurred from the Peninsula Hotel almost ready a misunderstanding as to what Emergency Services.
for opening, it is quite obvious that constitutes the right of way, the question will become even more scute.
is based on a study made by the made by a strictly stock Studebaker During the course of their run Travellers Insurance Company President Light Roadster, one of the four Studebakers shattered all here into several thousands of the four Studebaker President previous records for fully equipped claims covering 30 states.
Eight models which covered 30,000 stock cars from 3,000 to 30,000|
Kowloon Traffic.
We are glad to note that the re- cently adopted additions to local Traffic Regulations emphasise the necessity for all traffic to immediate Scheme Shelved.
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Another bugbear for womenį drivers is driving Into or out of their garages, or backing out of driveways. One out of every 11 women involved in auto accidenta had this item against her.
Loss of control is another caUSO of accident, but turning around proves to be oven a harder task for women. unlucky five per cent. comes in
One out of 13 of thị)
ly give way to fire-fighting ma We believe that the scheme which chines and ambulances. We have was drawn up some time ago, has frequently drawn attention in these been shelved in the meantime, but potes to the fact that are appliances it is to be hoped that the delay in and ambulances are at times ob dealing with such an urgent matter structed owing to drivers of ordin-will not be unnecessarily long. ary vehiclca ignoring the warning Kowloon has grown so rapidly, ea syrens or bells, and emphasis has pecially from the traffic point of this field. been laid on the need of setting view, that every effort should be few examples of such obstruc-made to speed up the improvement it was found that 85 per cent, of tlonists. With either service, it is which is called for at the Ferry AP absolutely imperative that the scene proach.
of the fires or accident be reached
with all possible speed, and drivers Local Licences.
of local vehicles must have this
thoroughly impressed upon them.
According to latest figures, it is
Public Hire Vehiclca
We have even seen an ambulance Interesting to note the following held up while a tram-car remained classes of vehicles Reenced in Hong stationary for passengers to alight| kong. and ascend. This sort of thing must not be tolerated, because a few minutes delay in arriving to render first-aid, or remove injured people
TYRE SERVICE.
Firestone System.
Private Vehicles
Commercial Lorries
Motor Cycles
482
1109
291 476
In Washington, D. C. recently
the auto drivers are men, but that this group is responsible for 91 per cent. of the auto accidènta. Iri San Francisco, where 20 per cent of the drivers are women, It is found they are responsible for only 5 per cent, of the accidents,
But the insurance company cont cludes that woinen as a rula arẻ] not in the custom of driving dury fng the hours of greatest traffic, when there is greatest liability for accident, and that they do not drive as many miles each year, on
In the first place," a Firestone the average, as do men. service dealer uses Firestone equipment and the Firestone
method of tyre repairing. That is reputation for quality and de why it is possible to guarantee rependability to up-hold, and they sults from overy job that is under- take pride in doing the best work Tyre service rendered by Fire- taken,
Every car owner should aval stone dealers is designed to save Firestone Tyre Service includes himself of the opportunity that is you money and serve you better. checking air pressure, aligning offered to regularly check up on Thousands of motorists have wheels, inspecting rims, fospecting the condition of his tyres. If hị learned from experience, that this tyres and glying" helpful advice did this, he would not only save hrvice is responsible for many ex- Every detall is handled by men money on repair bills, but would tra miles from each Firestone thoroughly famillar with Firestone get many extra miles of trouble-
principles, They know they have a free service from his tyres.
COOLING WELCOME FOR MOTORISTS.
Motorists staying over at Potomac park in Washington, D.C., get a refreshing welcome. A large portable bathing pool has been set up for their benefit. It is built in two sections
and can be put up in two hours.
A NEW WONDERFUL 45 TWIN.
HERE IT IS THE 46 TWIN, THE MOTOR-CYCLE MAGNIFICENT, THAT THE WORLD HAS BEEN WAIT- TING FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO BUILD, UT.
AND SUCH A MOTOR-CYCLEI GREAT ACCELERA- TION--SMOOTH GLIDING POWER--QUIET SPEED THAT LEAVES THE FARÁDES OF CARS FAR BEHIND. ABOVE
ALL, A MOTOR-CYCLE EASY TO HANDLE, A COMFORT AND A PLEASURE TO RIDE. EVERYTHING YOU
WOULD EXPECT IN A ́45 WITH THE HARLEY- DAVIDSON NAME ON THE TANKS. FEATURES- GALORE THAT STAMP IT THE PEAK OF MODERN
MOTOR-CYCLE ENGINEERING.
THE GASCON MOTOR CO.,
REPAIRS UNDErtaken on alL MAKES OF MACHINES. Tol K. 1242
2, Kwong Wah Road, Kowloon. (Opposite The Steam Laundry) A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES IN STOCK,
New Address of
Universal Motor & Supply Co.
Kayamally Building,
No. 22, Queen's Road, Central. Telephone No. C. 4915.
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