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CANTON'S MOTORS

WHAT LATEST FIGURES

1 REVEAL

According to official statistics of the Bureau of Public Utilities, there are 506 motor-vehlules in Canton, While Fords and Buicks hoad the list of passenger cars, Graham Bros. lead in buses. The latter is preferred by the Muni- cipality on account of the more roomy accommodation it can give. The following are particulars of the different makes of motor vehicles registered: "

Passenger Cars Atrol-Johnston 1, Fiat 22. Austin & Ford 39. Bristene 1, Gardner 2.:

Buick 39, Dray. 2.

Chalmers 4; Haynes 2. Chandlers 9, Hudson 8. Chevrolet 28, Hupmobile 9. Chrysler 11, Lexington 1. Citroen 4, Marmon 1.

Dodge 24, Morris 2.

Durant 1, Maibohm 2.

Elear 2, Maxwell 3. Erskine 8, Mercer 1. Essex 14, Nash 10. Oakland 4, Oldsmobile 21. Opel 3, Overland 25.

Paige 1, Pontiac 5.

Ruby 1, Singer 1.

ROLLS-ROYCE

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL

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YEAR

THE CHINA MAIL,

BRITISH INDUSTRY

PRIVATE PRODUCTIÓN IN * 1928

At the twenty-second annual The revised figures of private ordinary general meeting of car production published by the Rolls-Royee, Ltd., Lord Wargrave Society of Motor Manufacturera (the chairman) said that the and Traders in their annual review issued capital at £813,787 remain-up to and including 1927, and a ed as last year. Sundry credi- provisional Agura for 1928, are tors, including reserves for given in the following table: taxation, had decreased by £49,439; this reduction was prin- cipally due to arrears of taxation paid during the year. The con- solidated reserve fund was b- creased by $50,000 allocated from the 1027 accounts, and a further allocation of $40,000 was proposed that year.

Outpat of Cas

1925 1924

66,396

105,408

1925

121,000

1926

138,500

1927

166,120

1928

164,445

Last year the prospect for 1928 On the assets' side property was despribed as "disastrous com- showed a small increase of £9,378 petition for a very moderately ex- Actually, so after ample depreciation. Stock-panding market." in-trade and work in progress far from any further expansion, a showed a decrease, of £101,919. decline has to be recorded for the Sundry debtors were £71,370 less first time in the history of the in- the WAL than a year ago. This was the dustry except during result of repayment by Automo- period. Instead of the expansion biles Rolls-Royce (France), Ltd., expected in the home market, de- of a loan in connection with mand has remained stationary their Paris premises, which were while exports have showed a marked their own property. Cash in decline. hand and at banks showed a de- crease of £128,889, but this was

Studebaker 33, Willys Knight 5. Auburn 1, Berliet 1. Armstrong Siddeley 1, Cadillac 1. £193,752 more

Buses

Breckway 4, Chevrolet 2. Ford 11. Federal 8.

Fiat 2, Graham Bros. 22.

Rea 3, Thorneycroft 5.

Trucks

Carbite 1, Ford 18.

Chevrolet 12, G. M. C. 3. Dennis 1, Maxwell 2. Durkup 1, Reo 1.

Motor-Cycles

A.J.S. 3, B.S.A. 8

Coventry Victor 1, Ferrot 1. Francis

Davidson 11.

Barnett

Australian Collapse The retarded increase in the offset by investments in gilt-export of chassis noted last year edged securities of £327,652, has been followed in 1928 by a which, together with cash in severe decrease. These more- hand, amounted to $450,305, or

ments were entirely due to the. than last year collapse of the Australian market That favourable cash position

between June 1927 and 1928. Al- was principally the result of re-though November begins the period duced working: stack and repay of seasonal increase in Australian ment of a by Automobiles motor imports, it may be hoped Rolls-Royce (France), Ltd.

Profit and Dividend

that the recent increase indicates

The prolit for the year amount-that the worst of the depression is over. Its exciting cause was a

ed to £183,769 which, including widespread drought, though it had the carry-forward from the

its laaie in unsound credit con- previous year gave £216,064 for diaporal.

ditions and an uneconomie level of The directors pro- posed to follow their inher production costs made possible for ently wise practice of build-the time being by a high tariff being

barrier. Attempts are 1. Harley ing up reserves. They consider-made to grapple with these evils,

Indian 11, Monet Cuyon 1. Raleigh 1, Royal-Enfield 1. Triumph 4.

In addition to the above, there are about 100 vehicles used by Army Headquarters military licences.

bearing

TYRE LIFE

REGULAR INSPECTION ADDS MILES

"If we could only impress upon

ed that a prosperous company and if successful this may in the like Rolls-Royce had an obliga- tion to its staff for pensions, next few years restere in great measure the former prosperity. which, sooner or later, they must face. The directors recommend-For 1929, however, it would not be ed a dividend of 8 per cent. and wise to expect an improvement to a bonus of 2 per cent, which beyond the 1926 level. Exports of would absorb £81,879. They pro-complete care, on the other hand, posed to allocate the balance as which have been less affected by follows: Income-tax £30,000; re-

Australian conditions, have con- serve fund, £40,000.;

tinued to make satisfactory pro- carry- toward, £34,685.

gress all over the world, and may again be expected to do so in 1929. Net Wastage

The number of private cars in in Great Britain in recent

1923 1924 1925

al motorists the importance of re-health. Mr. A. F. Sidgrcaves, years is shown below:-- gular tyre inspections, thousands of extra miles of trouble-free ser vice would be forthcoming," Bays the manager of the Dragon Motor Garage, the focal, Firestone Service

Dealers:

Just as the athlete who is in good physical condition can show his best perfomance, so the tyres that are kept in condition can give their best service. It pays in the thousands of extra miles to give tyres the benefit of routine service

at regular intervals.

Firestone dealers are equipped to render a tyre service that saves money for the car owner. This includes a check-up of tyres, wheels and rims to see that they are in good shape. for trouble-free Ber- vice. The air pressure in each tyre is tested according to the Firestone specification chart. The valve operation of each tube is also checked guard agains; slow leaks, a frequent cause of lass of tyre mileage

Car owners who "play fair" with their tyres and have them inspected regularly will not only get better service from the tyres so far as performance is concerned, but will ottain much more mileage.

TROJAN

TRUCKS

As used by the R.A.F.

LANE, CRAWFORD'S GARAGE.

1926

1927

1928

383,528

473,528

579,901

676,207

778,056

877,277

In order to affect the net increase

It was with great regret that he had to report the resignation of their managing director, Mr. Basil Johnson, owing to ill-use

O.B.E, had been selected to the board and appointed managing director. Mr. Sidgreaves, who was their general manager and had for some time been sharing with Mr. Johnson the responsibili- ties of the administration,, had a unique knowledge of the motor of 99,221 cars between 1927 and business, having been closely con- 1923, 161,535 nected with it during the past sold. twenty-six years, and had held responsible positions in the man- agement of the company for over eight and a half years. Mr. Arthur Wormald, their general works fanager, who had been with them since the inauguration of the company, had been elected to a seat on the board, and Mr. W. Cowan had been appointed as their general manager.

Their holding in Rolls-Royce of America, Inc., did not and never had appeared in their accounts as an asset. Their holding was in the Common stock, which had not received a dividend since the in- ception of the company.

neve cara were

indicating # wastoge of 62,314. Part of these sales im-

were supplied from foreign ports, which stood at approximately The same figure as last year.

for

home also

In the meantime the prospect is business during 1923, while at a slight increase in export

mand may be anticipated than last a slightly larger des

The latter forecast, how- ever, is subject to the effects of

year.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1929.

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"A.A." Roadside Telephones The January number of the are now familiar landmarks on a the taxation polley of the coming "Record," the monthly organ of great many main roads through- Budget.

the Automobile Club, will short-out the country. They are erect- ly be out and will contain an in-ed at points where they will be teresting article by the Secretary of the greatest use to members been fitted to a large number of on the work of the Automobile and in some cases-on lonely experimental types of Royal Air Association in Great Britain, roads they provide the only Increased Demand for Cars Force aircraft. These were The following are some of the means of telephone communica- They had not yet the final rapidly completing their tests in more interesting points he deals tion for some miles around. figures, but from reports received a flight of Royal Air Force ser-with-

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[bership which to-day almost ings under the Motor Car Act Royce cars had appreciably ex- There could be no two opinions reaches the 400,000 mark, and and Roads Act in Courts of Sum- ceeded that of the previous year, with regard to the national char- the huge volume of work result. mary Jurisdiction in the United not only in the home market, but acter of the property of Rolls-ing has made necessary a scheme

Kingdom. All that the member also in the export markets of the Royce, Ltd. They had only to re- of decentralisation under which has to do is to place the conduct world. They had unquestionably call the invaluable services ren- no less than twenty-one offices of the summons in the hands of achieved great success in practic-dered by the company on land and look after the interests of mem-the Association, when the Asso- ally every country in which in the air during the war to give bers situated in various parts oftiation's Solicitors go carefully. motoring was possible, and laid proof of thrf statement. While the British Isles.

into the evidence and defend the foundation for still greater in- they had no desire to interfere

casq entirely free of cost to the crease of business in the future. with the free market in their

Some further Iden of the size member. The Rolls-Royce car held its un- shares, they were determined of the organisation may be disputed position as the best car that the voting control of a na-gathered from the fact that its in the world. During the past tional industry like Rolls-Royce, annual subscription and entrance twelve months a further number Ltd., must remain in the hands of fee income exceeds £600,000 of their new Faero engines had British citizens.

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when Major H. O. D. Seagrave, British sportsman (inset) drove

his new Golden-Arrow. Major Sca grave broke the previous

world's record of 207.5 miles per hour. The machine was specially

designed for that purpose. A special rifle sight was installed along

the cowling for the driver to gauge his course at terrific speeds.

whilet reserve funds are in ex- cess of £280,000.

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This benefit includes free legal representation by the Associa- tion's Solicitors in approved civil cases arising out of the use or ownership of privately-owned cars or motor cycles.

The most important service

The Touring Departments ren- rendered to members is, 0%

der all possible assistance in course, that on the roads. No less a gum than half-a-million the British Isles and abroad.

connection with touring both in pounds was spent on this section Members' cars are shipped to alone during the last year re- any. Foreign port and members ported upon, and some of the are met by AA. Representatives figures given in this connection at the principal Continental

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thousand miles of main roads are

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maintenance of cars and motor-

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