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RUBBER FOR CARS
INTERESTING MARKETS
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In recent report Messrs. Baker, Morgan and Co., Kuala Lumpur, state:-
vice is required. In this connec-. tion it is interesting to note that the percentage of reclaimed to erude rubber used in America in February of this year was 43.6 per cent, against 49.9 per cent. for the same month last year whilst, since January, 1928, the The Malayan shipments of rub-highest and lowest figures have for March, amounting to been 52.9 per cent., and 36.2 per 19,148, fons, eaused ↑ certain cent., respectively. amount of depression in the mar- kets, particularly New York,
it where, appears, speculators were again showing "bullish" in- terest.
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The publication of these figures however, without any indication as to the amount of "re-exports" included, cannot be regarded as other than most unsatisfactory. TMS. statistics are carefully and completely compiled and publish- ed regularly and we fail to sce why the Straits Settlements should not also adopt a properly business-like, attitude and publish all valuable data fully and promptly.
There is little doubt that the American rubber pool is, by its operations, depressing the market. at present and in this connection it is interesting to note that Con- gressman Loringblack has pro- tested on the grounds of the de trimental effect on small consum- ers and others.
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The time is fast approaching when warmer weather in Europe and America will bring thousands of cars back to the roads. Apart from the fact that there will be more cars in use than ever before. it is probable that they will be used more often as after the ex- treme cold recently experienced, a warmer spring, more attractive to motorists, may reasonably be an ticipated.
New Car Designs Some little time ago we remark. ed on the prevailing tendeney to design each new car to acceler- ate faster, maintain # higher average speed and stop in a re- latively shorter distance than its predecessor. The first and second naturally make the third attribute a sine qua non unless the slogan of "safety first" is to be utterly disregarded. It is obvious that rapid acceleration and retardation put great strain on tyres and
considerable
THE CHINA MAIL,
His Royal Highness referred especially to the service to India. This, with the exception of a single stage between Bale and Genoa, which will be at present taken by strain, will enable pas- sengers to reach Karachi in about six days, by air. Developments are proceeding also in Africa, and the Union Government has now made a substantial contribution Tin has sugged steadily over and promised full support to a the period under review, a contango service which should bring Cape)
being maintained all Town to within 122 days of Weet- account along until close on Friday, when minster. Recent months, we were prices were £217 12s. 6d. for reminded, had produced many in- Re- andteresting feats in aviation. "spot" (down £2 179. Gd.) 2217 7s. 6d, for three months deference, for instance, was made the 18.000-mile livery (down £4 109.). The back by speakers to wardation of 58. now shown may fight of Lady. Bailey, who was indicate a turn and cable advices present at the function.
that this la from London state anticipated. The decline appears to have been chiefly in sympathy with other metals, but a better tone prevailed at the close.
Others mentioned by the Prince of Wales, in his survey, were Mr. and Cap- Bentley, Mr. Murdock tain Rattray. The latter, Provin- eial Commissioner in West Afrien,
"Miss England." the superspeed 1,000 horsepower sea-sled, with which Major H. 0. D. Segrave, of England, secured the title of the world's champion from Gar Wood, at Miami. The boat is powered with a Napier-Lion aeroplane engine.
NINTH BIRTHDAY
INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT.
This year is the tenth year of the existance of the Institute of Transport, and the progress which the body has made in this period naturally stressed at its abrasion. ninth dinner, held
on March 14, Watch the tyre marks on *The Institute was fortunate this macadam road and the extra abra- year in having as its principal
rause
was
surely entitle him to claim some knowledge of what the Institute, of which he is Hon. President, stands for.
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sive effect can easily be seen near guest is Royal Highness the crossings, etc., where cars may Princes of Wales, whose travels have to pull up suddenly.
Maintaining Q high average speed causes, as every motorist kadws, the generation of consider able heat in the tyres, which in The toast of the Institute hav- turn gradually cause degeneration ing been proposed by Sir Arthur: of the component materials. par- Stanley, it was replied to by His ticularly the rubber. This be-Royal Highness, who reviewed a comes softer and so more suscep-great amount of ground
in the tible to the ever present abrasive course of his remarks. He re- strains. That the average driving minded those present of the ser- speed is increasing cannot be eral types of transport to which doubted-roads are springing up
had come home, learnt to fly and returned to his port in a Moth. The rescues from Kabul were also referred to as an example of the possibilities of the Royal Air Force.
Lastly His Royal Highness men tioned the fact that Imperial Air- ways machines, since the begin- aing of 1925, had flown 3 mil- lion miles without a single acci- dent involving the death of a pas-
senger,
The toast of "The Guests," pul in an excellent and racy spearh by Si Sefton Branches, was re- plied to by Sir W. Joynaon-Hicks
and Mr. J. H. Thomas, the former
dealing with the duties of police- men as they affected the lady
motorist.
The health of the Chairman was proposed by Mr. R. T. Smith, in- mediale past president of the In- stitution. Altogether, the evening proved one of the most success- he had at one time and anotherful functions of its kind in the ten years' career of this energetic body.
CAR DESIGN
TREND TOWARD
SIMPLICITY
all over the world on which | resorted, and referred to the great vehicles are not allowed to travel co-ordinated effort which enabled under a certain fixed speed-and him to travel from the heart of usually a high one. Notices are Africa to the bedside of his Royal to be found-for example "slow father in an exceptionally short down to 60 miles per hour"-in time. In this journey the Enter- various places, which would have prise covered 4,071 miles in eight been regarded as misplaced sar- daye, while the subsequent rail-
One of the most noteworthy easm not long ago, but which un- way journey was so well organis doubtedly go to prove that speeds ed by the Italian, Swiss and aspects of progress in automotive design, which is reflected by the are increasing; which means that French authorities that cleven more and more rubber must be hours were saved on the previous new models seen, this season,
the increasing trend toward fastest run across Europe. As was natural with Sir W. Sefton with engineers that the simplest simplicity. It is almost axiomatic
used,
Tyre Materials
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It also means that the Brancker in the chair, a good mechanism is not only the best but
materials of which tyres are made must be of the best if good ser-
Seeks World Record
many reference was made during the evening to aviation.
in South Africa
Captain Malcolm Campbell, famous automobile racer, shown with his little daughter, failed in his attack on the world's speed record at Cape Town, South Africa. Captain Campbell raced his "Bluebird" at Daytona in the same contest when Ray Keech set, the former record in the Triplex racer in which Lee Bible was killed trying. to better the record.
the one mest likely to give motorists the trouble free service they have learned to expect from their cars.
An outstanding example of this trend toward simplification is the mechanical fuel feed pump which, hay for some time been standard equipment on Studebaker cars, replacing the vacuum tank system of fuel supply "which was formerly in use. ---
The pump is extremely simple in design. It is operated by a lever actuated by the cam shaft of the motor, thus automatically supply- ing the carburettor with petrol in strict proportion to the require- ments of the motor.
Tourer
Roadster
$1,590
$1,695
Coach
$1,950
Coupe
... $1,950
Sedan
... $2,080
prices and specficultara
subject to change without
GREATER
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1929.
Whippet Four Sudan
REATER BEAUTY LARGER BODIES
make it more than ever, the leader of light car values
WHEN you see the new Superior Whippet, you appreciate that it is dis
tinguished by beauty and style never before associated with an inex pensive car. The Whippet brings you costly car beauty and comfort at à low price.
Longer bodies, smart lines, rich colours, higher radiator, sweeping one- piece full crown fenders-all contribute to the distinctive appearance that makes the new Superior Whippet a car you will be proud to own. In performance, too, the new Superior Whippet sets its own advanced standards. Its re-designed engine gives more than 20% added horsepower, insuring faster speed and pick-up, greater climbing ability.
and
hill
Your nearest Willys-Overland dealer will be glad to arrange a demonstration of the new Superior. Whippet at any time snit- able to your convenience.
The new
he new superíor
"Finger Tip Control" ~a single button, in centre of steering wheel, controls alt functions of starting the motor, operating the lights amil sounding the 'born,
WHIPPET FOUR
LOWER COST
Agents:
Messrs. Gilman & Co., Ltd.
Telephone C. 290.
43 Des Voeux Road, Central,
WILLYS - OVERLAND
Perhaps the most convincing
In operation, the pump draws fuel tests it has undergone have oc- from the main petrol tank through eurred since it became a feature of a strainer built integral with the standard equipment. It was # pump, and feeds it to the car part of the equipment on The Pre- burettor under very slight pressure rident Eights which recently set The action of the
strainer new official world records for speed eliminates all water and sediment and endurance by covering 30,000 in the fuel before it reaches the miles in less than 30,000 minutes on. pump valve and passes. into the the Atlantic City Speedway, main- carburetter, thus preventing stick Eaining an average speed of more ing and freezing of the mechanism than 68 miles per hour for 19 days shal 68 miles be hour for travel. as well as carburettor trouble.
Sustained High Speeds
It was also called on to keep a The whole mechanism weighs teady flow of fuel passing into less than three pounds, requires 'ne the carburettors of the Studebaker adjustment, and assures a con Comunander motora.which travelled stant, even supply of fuel to the 25,000 miles in less than 23,000 carburettor for sustained
high minutes on the same track. speed as well as for steady power both of these severe tests the when climbing steep grades. fuel pumps performed perfectly.
CHRYSLER EXTEND
In
Like all other improvements in corporated in Studebaker cars, thei 'fuel pump was put through ex haustive tests in Studebaker's olaborate research laboratories and on the Studebaker Proving The Chrysler automobile inter- Ground before it was adopted. On esta announce that the company tests for durability it was kept has secured a site for the erep- in continuous operation for more tion of a Pacific Coast plant than 200,000 miles. It was tested which will cost about $7,000,000, with every grade of commercial and will facilitate the assembly f petrol, and under all atmospheric cars for the Oriental export and temperature conditions."
market.
OPERATION
Garage and Service Station:
Messrs. Duro Motor Co., Ltd.
FINE
Telephone K. 226.
123 Nathan Road, Kowloon.
MOTOR
Daytona Beach, Florida-Photo shows two excellent views of the futuristic Colden Arrow, photographed just before Major Segrave; who is seated in the car, set out on the first trial.
CARS
COLOUR-BLIND MEN
**25 PER CENT, CANNOT SEE RED"
The value of light signals to re- gulate road traffic was discussed at the Transport Commission's meeting, when Mr. Mervyn O'Gor- man, vice-president of the Royal Automobile Club, declared that the employment of red lights was al- most useless, as 25 per cent, of the male population was practically or totally calour blind..
The use of the red light, in con- nection with mutor-care should be abolished. It was an inheritance from the railway companies.
It was preferable to signal by means of form or shape rather. than by colour.. If the triangle was a danger sign there was no need for it to be-red. ?
The chairman, Sir A. Griffiths. Boasawen, asked Mr. O'Gorman why he referred to male motorista only.
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"Because," be replied laughter, "no woman is colour blind. Colour blindness is thing the female sex can transmit, but does not suffer from itself;"
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