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MOTOR CYCLE
NOTES.
KOWLOON CLUB'S
ACTIVITIES.
[By "CAMSHAFT.”]
Publication of my recent com- ments on the Kowloon Motor Cycle Club has brought further interest- ing details of this excellent organi- sation from the Secretary, Mr. Brand.
I am
informed that the Club owns a matshed at the Cafeteria Beach, Castle Peak, and that it has proved extremely popular with
the members. The beach is one of the best to be found on the main- land, and the club is to be con- gratulated on obtaining such an excellent site for its swimming activities.
Members also have the privilege of using two garages, with their accompanying equipment, without any charge whatever. One of them is the headquarters of the Gascon Motor Company, owned by Mr. Gascon, who is one of the most enthusiastic supporters of the Club, while the other is the garage of Mr. Marriott, situated at Kowloon Dock. Members who are without expert knowledge of their machines obtain excellent free service in this direction, and it might even be said that payment of the moderate membership fee ensures free service, expert advice, etc.
The Club continues to hold at least one social run each week, usually on a Sunday, and often in co-operation with the motor-cycle
section of the H.K.V.D.C. The friendliest relations exist between the two clubs, and without doubt better times are in prospect for local sporting riders.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT
cylinder riding friends were to see them astride 500 c.c. or so of hot- looking camshaft? In the event of such being the case, I would remind them that no less a personage than His Majesty the King of the Rel- gians is one of Europe's most en- thusiastic Norton riders, and has owned several machines of this make-and none of them were tour- ing models. Surely what is good for a Hong Kongite? enough for a King is good enough
that as
No Law-Breakers.
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It is extremely interesting to note that, on the whole, Hong Kong motor cyclists are a very well- behaved crowd. It may be that their little failings are overshadow- ed by the brilliant performances of Chinese public-car drivers, and minority in the Colony as compared class they are in a
with four-wheelers, but I find it difficult to get away from the fact that motor cyclists figure very rare- ly police court proceedings, at least in comparison with other road users, so perhaps we are not such incor- rigible rogues and vagabonds as some people would have us be- lieve.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
LAST WEEK'S ACTIVITIES.
TUESDAY, August 18.
and the
Sir William Hornell Rev. Father Byrne arrived at Mountain Lodge
THURSDAY, August 20.
His Excellency the Governor pre- sided at the meeting of the Execu- tive Council.
Sir William Hornell and the Rev. Fat:er Byrn left Mountain FRIDAY, August 21. Lodge.
Accompanied by the Hon. Mr. Creasy D.P.W.) and Goldsmith (A.D.P.W. Hong Kong) His Ex- cellency the Governor inspected various sites near Magazine Gap.
Parking Places.
Hillier Street, west side, between Connaught Road Central and Bon- ham Street.
Wardley Street between Des Voeux Road Centrai and Connaught Road Central.
Car Park, Salisbury Road, op- posite Kowloon Fire Station,
Liberty Avenue.
What About the Fair Sex? I have often wondered, no doubt in common with many other local riders, why there are so few lady motor cyclists in the Colony. There is not the slightest doubt that our roads are among the most difficult to be found anywhere outside the sheer mountain-tracks in outlandish parts of the world, and that nego- tiating some of the sections is no job for anyone with a tendency to squeal and become paralized with fright when an emergency crops up; nevertheless there seems to be no real reason why we should not num- ber more of the fair sex among us. So far I have seen but one lady rider in Hong Kong; she was riding a medium-powered combination, and riding it uncommonly well. Another
Pedder Street centre of the prospective enthusiast is endeavour-roadway between Des Voeux Road ing to obtain a light-weight through Central aid Connaught Road Cen- the medium of the small advertise- ment columns of the Press, but I have yet to see her astride her 'bus, if she really has joined our ranks.
Do the fair charmers of Hong Kong consider that they would lose caste, as it were, if their six-
Haiphong Road, north side, at junction of Canton Road.
Argyle
Waterloo Road from Street to Prince Edward Road.
Austin Avenue, south side, be- tween Kimberley Road and Chat-
ham Road
tral-8 cabs.
Rumsey Street between Des Vœux Road Central and Wing Lok Street, east side cabs.
Junction Wing Lok Street and Des Voeux Road Central, south side
-3 cabs.
Yaumati Ferry Wharf-4 cabs,
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MOTOR VEHICLES.
AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS.
A large number of new or amend- ed traffic regula ons is published in the Government Gazette.
Some of the principal charges are as under: Licences:-
Trailers
Hand-propelled petrol
oil pumps
$60
or
$60
The driver of a motor omnibus shall ensure that the signalling device referred to in regulation 129 (5) is in good working order and is properly operated, and be res- ponsible if any signal is not duly given.
ensure
The driver of a commercial mo- tor vehicle shall
that his vehicle is not overladen and that the load is properly stacked, se- cured and carried
Deposit of $200.
Every applicant for a licence for a public vehicle shall, as a condi- tion of the issue of such licence, deposit with the inspector General of Police the sum of $200.
Public vehicles and commercial motor vehicles shall be inspected by a police officer authorised by the Inspector General of Police.
(1) before being licensed as new
vehicles;
(2) on change of ownership; (3) once monthly.
All reasonable facilities shall the given to every such inspecting offi- cer by the license and the driver, and his reasonable requirements shall be complied with by them.
A motor vehicle shall not exceed seven feet six inches in width be- tween cts extreme projecting points.
Brakes,
The brakes of & motor vehicle may be tested any European police officer of the Traffic sub- department not below the rank of sergeant. The licensee and the driver shall give a reasonable facilities for such testing, and the occupants (if any) of the vehicle shall comply with all reasonable requirements of the police officer. Cars may be stopped on the road for such testing cf brakes, but, ordinarily, cars will not be stopped for brake test while making a jour
ney.
The substitution of the words "fifteen miles per hour" for the words "twenty miles per hour."
The driver of a vehicle passing through any junction or along any road in which there is a centrally
placed structure, crection or traffic sign shall only use that part of the roadway on his own left side thereof.
Signalling Device.
A vehicle must be provided with a mechanical signalling device, to the satisfaction of the Inspector General of Police, in good working order, easily see from the rear, and to be lighted at night, for in- dicating to following traffic direction to be taken by the vehicle, and intention to stop the vehicle." (Continued on previous Column.)
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