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Motor Cycle Trial.
"SHE'S A WOPPER."
Testing a 12-Tonner.
19 TONS LOADED,
*lies.. yut's A wopper, eh?" "That whe beigh Ewenny
Much interest is being evinced in the forthcoming Mator Cycle Re-ton if she's a pun!" Such were the Hability Trial, which will be open to exclamations of the fisher folk of!
as they gathered all motor cyclists in the Colony, Lyme Regis rkling solo. The Commliter is round a Thornyernit six-wheeled hard at work arranging the pre-lorry which had pulled up. to liminary details, and advertise park alongside the quay wall. ments will appear in the near future inviting entries. It is confidently anticipated that a large number of enthusiasts will compete, for the routes selected provide ample scope for the exercise of the judgment of of competitors in the matter speed calculating, and at the same time, machines will be given an ex- zellent test for rellability. Speed-vis the main road to Exeter, the
And they were right, for "sbe" | was the heftiest and latest of the range of freight Thornycroft
a 102 h.p. six-cylinder vehicles. six-wheeler for 12-ton londa. which was undergoing a test run through this most difficult district. After a very satisfactory run from the maker's works at Basingstoke
return run was made along the ing is, of course, discouraged, and
const road via Sidmouth, Lynte; the presence of secret checks will
fectively, stop unnecessarily fast Regis and Dorchester, which is n xurcession of severe hills. This rking. There will be four laps, route was deliberately selected to subject to the approval of the In-test the Thornycroft to the limits spector General
of Police. They of its pulling capacity, and the are as follows:-
rat tong climb of two miles up a The RouteN,
1 in 8 gradient was surmounted at a quite respectable speed,
The big thrill was the climb out
Iat Lap-Queen's Rd., Tram- way Track to Shaukiwan, Shauki-af Lyme Regis, when this loaded win Hill, Shekko Rd. to Big Wave lorry, scaling 19 tons, ascendvel Bay, (Forestry Path to point about the old road, with ils hairpin 100 yards down Shekko Rd. from bends and in 5 gradient, instend round the island road), Tytam of following the new rond which Tuk Reservoir to Wong Net Chung Gap, Repulse Bay Rd, to Aberdeen, Dairy Farm Hill, Pokfulam Police Station, Reservoir Path, Peak Hotel, Stubbs Road, Morrison Hill, Home Distance 5 miles.
LEARNING TO FLY ON LAND.
Novices at aviation will be sure they can fly a plane without danger of disaster after they get through training with this contraption. It's what Martin F. Rich of Cleveland, its designer, calls an "aero-instructor." It makes nil the necessary manoeuvres under the proper controls in the cockpit, without leaving the ground-or the post on which it is securely, placed.
has more recently been made in WANDERLUST-1931. the interests of safe motoring.
It was a real adventure for the testers, who trusted to the pull
BRITISH CAR CHALLENGE,
tower of the engine and efficienes Enthusiasts Care-Free Two Young Men and
and
of the transmissión to withstand the terrific strain. The machine responded right manfully completed the climb without a hitch, giving more than ample
2nd Lap-Garden Rd., Caine Rd, Mt. Davis Rd., Felix Villas, Victoria Rd., Aberdeen, Aberdeen Reservoir Path. Wanchai Gap, (Black's Links Wong Nei Chung | proof of its entire strength. The
of
World Trip.
MOTOR CYCLING.
"The Wizard."
THE PRINCE'S ADVICE. One thousand men, representa- Who says the pioneer spirit in tive of the Government, the Diplo Gap, Repulse Bay, Tylon Tuk, successful conclusion of the whole dead? Who belleves that Bri-matle Corps, the Services, the Shaukiwon Hill. Quarry Bay. (up test run has established convinc-tain's young men no longer seek Dominions, the
motoring com- the hill to Taikoo Sanatorium and ing proof that this biggest down to Tytam Reservoir) Wong Thornycroft vehicles can be in-adventure like their forefathers?munity, and the leading indue. Tired of living humdrum city tries of Britain, sat down to Nei Chung Cap, Morrison Hill,plicitly relied upon to trans
at the Albert lives, two, young Midlanders got luncheon recently Home.--Distance 31. miles.
its full loads wherever there are together in the New Year and dis-Hall, where a now. British-built- roads.
cussed a plan. Said Mr. w.motor-car made, its debut. Moreover, this hefty six-wheeler
Johnson, "Let us o round the This ear will set the world talk- will travel over open country, world." Replied Mr. E. Farrell, ing, as it is a direct challenge to with smaller loads proportionale "Let's."
the United States, our greatest to the difficult maitre of the- ground, and is thus eminently ser- viceable for overseas transport.
One example was among the ex-
3rd Lap.- Garden Rd., to Seth's Corner, Peuk Rd., Peak Hotel, Stubbs Rd., Repulse Bay Rd., Vie- torta Rit. Aberdeen. Dairy Farm Hill, Mt. Davis Rd., Felix Villas, Victoria Rd., Kennedy Town, Home-Distance 17 miles.
They actually started in March rival in the overseas market. und, money being scarce, they Brilliant team work in the Hill- decided on the most economical man works at Coventry has result- 4th Lap-Connaught Rd., Ken- nedy Town, Victoria Rd., Aber- hibits of Thornycroft freight way of travelling to-day-byed in the production of a new model deen, Repulse Bay. Tytam Tuk, vehicles at the Buenos Aires x-motor cycle and sidecar. Funds of an old-established car known as were pooled, and an Ariel side- the "Wizard," but it is due to two Shaakiwan, Taikoo, and via Tram.hibition, where it was the biggest valve machine with an extra large young men that the car has seen lines to Volunteer Headquarters. individual exhibit of the British
vanshaped- sidecar Was pur the light of day after two years of --Distance 25% miles.
Motor industry.
chased. Passports, papers and intensive personal study of world equipment were obtained, and the demands. argonauts were ready.
Total Mileage 108% miles (ap- prox.)
!
A New Cur.
A
new American
automoblic
PUBLIC TRAVEL.
which created a most favourable The Prince's First 'Bus impression at the 1931 Showa
at
New York, will make ita appearance in Hongkong in the near future. It has been named the "De Vaux,"
after a well-known American auto- mobile engineer who is responsible
some
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HERE'S AN IDEA
Trip.
AT LIMA,
it was at Lima--when
of
Those two young men are the They aim to work their passages brothers Rootes, who are the big- on the boats on which they will geat over-seas distributors have to travel and, both being British cars in England. good shots, they hope to replenish
A Great Future. the larder with a minimum of The Prince of Wales sent a cable- oxpense. They have taken full gram from Lisbon, camping kit with them, and to "Having just returned from South stating: save money will use it every night, America. I am convinced that s They will never see the inaide of great future lies before the British an hotel-except at the hospitality motor industry. on his of local enthusiasts.
British
Com-
over-sens:
The Wizard a full sized six- cylinder car, is built in two powers, 15.7-h.p. and 20.9-hp, the former latter for over-soas, primarily for home use and the.
1931
THE COMBINATION "A"
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COMFORT, POWER, SPEED.
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Thornycroft Motor Boats Popular.
WORLD WIDE USE.
Another 40 ft. cabin cruiser la in hand for Sir Leonard Lyle, this boing a very popular and sizeable Thornycroft boat for river coastal cruising, providing commodation for 8/8 persons. Boats of this type and size are also available in their "standard class" construction and
Inished
on more economical. lines, which onable them to be offered at indët
for its design. De Vaux has been way to open the great
"British cars which I have used associated with the industry for Empire Exhibition nt
Apart from the route their on my recent tours abroad have Buenos plans are delightfully nebulous. proved that this country can pre- twenty-five years, during Alres-that the Prince of Wales They took a cargo boat across to duce cars suited for which time many leading manufac- took what was his first ride in a France and thence their itinerary But British manufacturers must turers have benefitted from his ad- vice. One of his notable associa-public service omnibus.
leads to Constantinople, Alexan- tions was with the Packard Com-by the Associated Equipment Co., Lake Victoria and over the veldt after sales must also be their key- The vehicle was British, built dria, Cairo, across the desert to not only produce such cars; good salesmanship and good Bervice pany. The representative of the Ltd., of Southall, England, and to Capo Town. Another cargo note if they are to capture the makers is at present in the Colony, shipped to Lima for service with boat to Colombo, and then through world's market. I wish the indus Mr. Roy L. Wimberly, and he is the Metropolitan Bus Company India and Malay to Australia. try every possible succens," confident that the De Vaux will of that city.
There, for the lime being. the prove an ideal car for local con- ditfone. It may be mentioned that held at the British Legation In
It was while attending a bull definite route ceases. the new vehicle comes in the mo-Lima, according to "EI derate priced class.
mercio," that the Prince expressed was then made over the Country a wish to liave in interview with Club tracks and outskirts. the Manager of the Metropolitan
Both types coat the same price, On alighting, H.R.H. carefully yarying from chassis. at $198 to Company concerning the activities inspected the six-cylinder engine, saloon de luxe at £285. The family of the business, she controls, and and in his appreciative remarks saloon and tourer are priced at the possibilities of establishing concerning its design revealed his $270.
Many interesting orders from moderate prices for bosta o The Chamber of Commerce of trade relations with Great Britain. wide knowledge of petrol power
well-known people have been Thornycroft reputation.. Owosso, Mich., has proposed that to Inspect the bus which had
He also made known his desire units.
placed for Thornycroft motorA 34 (t. Inunch has recently- 1,000,000 persons throughout the recently come out. from England.
He questioned the Metropolitan SMALL SUPER-CAR. boats for the use of their owners bsen shipped to India for the te country be asked to sign pledges
Manager concerning the adap The following afternoon, in the
this season.
of HLH. The Maharkjah to parchase automobiles this ar garden of the British Legation, the traffic conditions of Lima, and of the British 'bus to tability
A Rolls-Royce for
Tripura, which is equipped with and in this way aid in bringing H.R.H.. the country back to prosperity.
One of these is for a 40ft, a 30 b.h.p. Thornycroft engine, sanxious to learn what rocop- Was
£1,695 Ednam, accompanied by Lord
a member of his suite, tion it had received from the
cabin cruiser for Mr. Thomas giving a speed of approximately Mr. Bontinck, the British Minister,
It is not only among baby cars Marlowe, who for some years was 11 knots, and a 47 ft. cabin cruiser and Mr. W. M. Gurney, Com-authorities and the public.
that British manufacturers to editor of the Daily Mail during has been shipped to Malaga was told that the new day offer remarkable He morcial Secretary to the Legation, vehicle had shown itself well money. The 20/25 h.p. Rolls is being fitted with twin screws resident in Spain.
value for Lord Northelife's regime. This the use of an. English A Inspected the bus, its various adapted to the peculiarities of pass the built up and congested plained to bim by Ben Carlos A created an excellent impression by enclosed limousine body is now handsome 52 ft. motor yacht of Walch Indica!
Special highways that will by mechanical features being ex- the Lima streets, and that it had Royce, which is the smaller of driven by two of the new Thorny Other Thornycroft boa
current models, fitted with an croft 10/16 b.hp, motora, building for areas of Chicago, and costing Franco, Manggor of the Metro Ita elegant appearance, smooth available the very moderate about 380,000,000, will be con-politan Company, and Mr. L strusted to accommedate visitors Hulbert, representative of the and simplicity of its mechanical piled from stock in a number of Hitching which will be suitably Thames are mainta
Lacy nest of running and the strength rice of $1,095, and can be dep is being bullt for Mr. Brooke draft Boat Works during the World's Fair there in Company which built the vehicle. features.
"At the Prince's request a trip.
different colour schemes.
1988,
TO WORLD'S FAIR,
the
Greese, China, and
4-service
equipped for
for word-wide cruises, i activity.