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THE CHINA MAIL.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1931.

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HILLMAN "WIZARD.”

Introduction of New Model.

(Special Message from Prince of Wales.)

FORD PLANES.

Demonstration for Air Trimotor,

BRITISH CARS.

The Future for the Industry.

RECORD RUN.

ONE-WAY TRAFFIC.

Willys-Knight in New Advisers Favour a Wide

Zealand.

Extension.

that the

The subject has been under close absence of a consideration by the London and

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new

of inner London

Some time before they left for The period of general world- Run under the auspices of The London and the districts near a great South America, H.R.H. the Prince wide depression has shown that Canterbury Automobile Association, London are likely to see of Wales and his brother, Prince no longer can the British motor Christchurch, for the primary pur- extent of the one-way and merry- The new Hillman "Wizard" George, flew for a half hour over industry be considered indiffer-pose of proving that the West Coast go-round traffic systems in the near was introduced to a distinguish- London in the first high-speed ent to the necessity of concen- was not in these days of cars so very tuture. ed gathering at a luncheon held Ford trimotor transport plane to trating all its resources in inten- far distant from the East Coast, at the Albert Hall, presided over be seen in Europe, Leroy Manning, sive efforts to find an outlet for and also. by Colonel J. A. Cole, Chairman chief pilot of the Ford Motor Com- its products in the motor mar- Bridge over the Waimakariri River Home Counties Traffic Advisory of the Humber-Hillman-Commer Group, the guest of honour being pany, reported recently by cable kets of the world, and un-at a selected spot is the only re-Committee which has been supplied quick direct with information on the working of to Wm. B. Mayo, head of the com-doubtedly the one bright spot in maining obstacle to the Rt. Hon. J., H. Thomas, P.Cpany's airplane division. Manning an otherwise leaden outlook has road travel. The performance also the schemes at present la operation, M.P., H.M. Secretary of State for piloted the royal brothers on their been the fact that, almost alone established a new record and again and it is understood that a report the Dominions,

Alight.

among the important exporting emphasised the road-worthiness and has been prepared by the Committee The thousand guests, as they Manning left Detroit several industries, the British motor in-pronounced mechanical excellence which will be issued soon. lunched, watched a series of con-weeks ago to demonstrate two of dustry has maintained its posi-which, as every Willys-Knight In close co-operation with other gratulatory telegrams from every the new Ford planes to officials of tion.

owner knows, is the strong feature authorities; the Committee has in- part of the globe flashed on to a the British Air Ministry and

apected all parts of Greater London, to The industry is, however, sen-of all-Willys-Knight cars. gargantuan screen. Included royalty and high officials of ather sible of the debt which it owes Leaving Christchurch city at 7.5 particularly those parts through ronds have been amongst the many messages were expressions of goodwill from the European Governments. The plane particularly to the support ac-a.m., Mr. H. D. Christie, driving a which by-pasa

These outer districts will

the Grey figure prominently in Rt. Hon. Stanley M. Bruce, the in which the British Princes were corded to it by H.M. the King Standard 20 p. 6-cylinder Willys made. Hon. G. W. Forbes (Prime Minis given their flight over London was and by other members of the Knigh: Sedan, lunched in ter of New Zealand), Sir Herbert the same plane in which Manning, Royal Family, to the King for mouth after having traversed 160 schemes.

Diamond Islands. a the order recently received from miles in 5 hours. The journey

It is probable that every import Stanley, G.C.M.G. (H.M. High just before his departure, set Commissioner for South Africa), new world record for multi-engined him for a number of new cars, covered large stretches of 'indiffer-

and involved 88 river, ant junction on the Watford, King. 1.M. Trade Commissioner for planes of 103.43 miles per hour and, particularly to the immense ent reads Kingston, Jamaica, and the over a closed 100 kilometre course. value of the recent visit of fords. Leaving Greymouth at 1ston, North Circular and Barnet, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales to p.m., the car returned to Christ-by-pass roads will be reconstructed Council of the British Chamber

deal with merry-go-round A LEYLAND HELPS THE PRINCE. South America in connection church by 6.13 p.m., the return jour to of Commerce, Portugal.

with the British Empire Tráde ney taking 13 minutes longer than tranic system. The speakers were Colonel

Diamond-shaped islands, with the Cole and Mr. J. H. Thomas, and An interesting sidelight on the Exhibition held at Buenos Aires. the outward one.

In the latter connection the On arrival in Christchurch the broad angles facing the roada where the latter read out a striking British Empire Exhibition at

met by officials of the, there is the lesser volume of traffic, cablegram which had been re- Buenos Aires and the way in motor industry is not alone in its car was ceived from the Prince of Wales. which every detail of the Princes obligation to H.R.H., and what- Canterbury Automobile Association, will be constructed at all junctions

Then came a really wonderful tour was carefully watched, with ever the ultimate result of the and the President, Mr. W. R. Carey, and cross-roads. Various parts film showing the car undergoing a view to giving the greatest Exhibition there can be room for in congratulating the driver stated

pro little doubt that the ground has that the feat was an excellent one are under survey for further "one- its gruelling. testing in ten cour-possible boost to British tries--through the blizzard ducts, is instanced by a locally been well prepared by his visit and that the Association congratu-way" schemes.

Traffic experts are definitely of swept passes of the Pyrenees and owned Leyland 5-ton lorry being for a determined effort on the lated Mr. Christie and gave him its the burning heat of the African commissioned to transport the part of British manufacturers to beartiest thanks for undertaking the opinion that the one-way experi- descrts, on the conclusion of heavier baggage necessary for capture an important share of the run which spoke volumes for ments so far made have proved a which, with a triumphant fan- the tour, from the Aviation Camp the business to be obtained in both the driver and the car, and great success and that a rapid ex- at El Palomar to the British what has hitherto been regarded thus establishing that one could tension of the principle is desirable.

as a difficult market..

breakfast in Christchurch, lunch in' Special reports have been made on Embassy.

It is encouraging at this time Greymouth and dine in Christ the speed of traffic and the aum- to find that British motor manu-church, all in the one day. The ber of accidents in all places in Lon-· the run by the don, where one-way and merry-go- fare from the organ, flood lights facturers are following the ad-official report on swept the arena and disclosed a vice recently given by H.R.H. the Official Observer appointed by the round systems are in operation and full range of the new cars-al- Duke of York to an industrial Canterbury Automobile Association the figures placed before the Com- together a stirring and imprès-gathering at Nottingham, and, speaks volumes.

in spite of the general trade de sive ceremony.

Col. Cóle, in proposing the pression, are preparing for the principal Toast, referred to the improved times and conditions motor industry. as one of the which must ultimately follow. most important in Great Bri- The recent launching of a new tain, the leaders of which were model specially designed to assist striving with considerable cour-in capturing for Great Britain age to make it of still grenter im-greater share of the world's mar. portance in the commercial fu-kets, is an example of the deter ture of the nation. Much pro- mination of British motor manu gress had already been made and facturers to make their indus it was felt that the new Hillman try of even greater importance The sustained pulling power of injury but damage to cars they motor car would mark another in the commercial future of the the Willys-Knight sleeve-valve, en-have led to a large decrease in the step forward.

nation. The Rt. Hon. J. H. gine was particularly noticeable number of fatal collisions.

There have been fewer injuries to This car has been specially de- Thomas, the chief guest at the when negotiating the steep climb signed after a careful study of luncheon held in connection with over the Otira. Notwithstanding pedestrians, too.

In many minor accidents it has all the problems. to help to cap the inauguration of the model in the broken surface of the roads over ture for Great Britain a greater question, read a cable received the Otira, on no occasion was it been found that the trouble was due share of the world's markets, and from H.R.H. the Prince of Wales necessary to change below second to drivers not knowing that a parti it is being built in a factory re-in which he stated his conviction, gear.

cular street was a one-way street. organised and equipped at very as the result of his visit to South Another point of notice was the

Some local authorities in the past considerable capital expenditure Amèrica, that a great future lies housing of the motor, which en-have hesitated to agree to one-way. with the most up-to-date machin- before the industry, and con-abled something like upwards of 20 scheme, but in view of the reports. ery.

cluded, "British cars which fords on each journey to be nego-now available, it is improbable that The "Wizard" is a vehicle of have used on my recent tours tiated without water interfering they will raise objections to essentially British quality, suit- abroad have proved that this with either the electrical equipment principle becoming more general.. able for use anywhere in the country can produce cars suited or the carburettor.

A certain amount of expense is world, and it will be available in for overseas. But British manu-

involved in preparing an area for all markets at a competitive facturers must not only produce It was particularly noticeable that the one-way or merry-go-round sys- price. Very close attention has such cars; good salesmanship notwithstanding the 820 miles tems but experts hold the view that been paid to the establishment and goed service after sales must covered in the day over road sur-the cost of signs and road-markings. of adequate Service and the sup-also be their keynote if they are faces that, on many stretches, left amply justified by the decrease in ply of spare parts wherever to capture the world's market. Ia lot to be desired, the riding com-accidents.

wish the industry every possible fort of the Willys-Knight" reduced The specification embodies success.

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Here To Stay. In nearly every case where the. car was running as amoothly and an well as at the commencement.of the oneway system has been adopted as arduous journey. No oil was used; an experiment the results have, no water added on either trip, and proved so beneficial that it has be

two punctures, which come permanent.. other than

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what the majority have asked The British motor industry is to a minimum. for, affording as it does full seat straining every effort to give Notwithstanding the creditable ing accommodation for five per effect to the advice of the Prince, speed of the high average of 38 song, a bold appearance, sound sharing as they do, with him, miles per hour attained, all town workmanship and high-grade the conviction of a great future and borough speed regulations were materials. It possesses such for the industry, and determined scrupulously observed. power, springing, steering and

to assure for the industry a posi. other essential features, that it tion of pre-eminence in the is suitable for use either at home motor markets of the world. or in the roughest of Overseas conditions:

Replying, the Rt. Hon. J. H. Thomas, Secretary of State for the Dominions, read the follow- ing message from the Prince of Wales

THE KING'S NEW CARS..

PETROL TAX INCREASE.

Commenting on the recent In- crease of 2d. per gallon on the petrol tax, "Focus" In The Light Car and Cyclecar says:

A "He must be an odd fellow "our The five Daimler cars with Hooper coachwork that Their Mr. Snowden. By Increasing the "I understand that you are Majesties the King and Queen petrol tax he has antagonised a most the chief guest to-day at a were graciously pleased to order important section of the community, large and influential gathering from Stratton-Instone, in order which he has further hit by the to inaugurate a new world to stimulate British Industry and change he has made in the method model car specially designed to to assist unemployment during by which most of us are to pay our comply with the requirements the Winter months, have been de income tax in future. How many of overseas markets. Having livered to Windsor Castle private cars will remain in use Just returned from South Two Limousines and a Broug during the first quarter of next America I am convinced that a ham are for the King and a year? The number of lay-upa" for great future lies before the Limousine and Brougham for the January, February and March this British motor Industry, Queen. All the cars are fitted year was enormous. In 1932, when with Daimler "Double-Siren the leanest quarter of the year, finde cars which I have ines and the new Daimler as poorer still by three months used on my tours abroad

Transmission that incorporates prepaid income tax, petrol may wel have proved that this.

the Fluid Flywheel and self be a glut on the market It was can produce cars

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