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CORD

HARMONY!

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IN THE

DUNLOP

CORD TYRE

THE CASING AND TREAD WORK, 16, 19

IN COMPLETE HARMONY.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 5TH, 1926

The materials used in the Dunlop Cord Tyre are the best obtafnable-and they are applied in the best way by the most skilful tyre builders in the world."

DUNLOP RUBBER CO., LTD., BIRMINGHAM.

Distributors:

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Local Branch Office:

16a, Des Voeux Road.

Tel C, 4554. [4.2.0]

What happens to your Car when

it's in the Garage?

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CARS

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Motoring Notes:

A Weekly

Review dealing with matters of interest to

all local motorists.- Running costs of a small car.

[BY AN OWNER-DRIVER.]

WATCH FOR ECONOMY. The running costs of a car were dis cussed last week. The conclusion reached

was that five cents a mile for petrol and tyres for a small ownar-driven car, was a fair estimate which should not be exceed- ed if reasonable care was exercised

If the owner-driver is 'careless and takes no trouble to ace that his tyres are"pro- perly inflated and that the petrol je not stolen these costs may exceed five cents

a mile.

It is a pity that there is nothing cor- responding to the Southport Sands in this Colony., Many an owner-driver would like to "speed up his car, although few would care to approach the 100 miles per hour rate even if the car were built for that sort of thing.

** SAFETY FIRST."

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It cannot be done on the high rond, but

LA BONUS FOR CAREFUL DRIVERS.

As is usual, a bonus, of ten per cent. can be deducted for no claims made

during the previous year.

In this Colony.a ten per cent, reduc- tion is made by some, if not all, of the " insurance companies to members of the local automobile association. It is achi visable to make the claim which may not be granted unless it is requested..

One of the English insurance com-

it is delightful to drive a high grady car Panics advertises a further incentive to

st, a speed approaching fifty miles an

hour.

drivera. If no claim is made in the

The motto of every driver, how.first year they carry" a rebate of ten to ever, should be safety first and such twenty per cent, which in succeeding Let us now consider the cost of insura speed is not at ali ante on any road in years increases up to thirty-there and a ance, garage, repairs and hicense.

third për cent.

SOME COSTS.

The local premium for an "al in insurance policy for a car worth about $2,000 seems to be $100. The annual icense for a light car is sixteen dollars and the driver's license is five dollars.

The cost of a garage is an item that, varies very much indeed. It is the garage problem that prevents many people from having a small car. It is not a very ex pensive matter to put up a garage big enough for a four-seater, hat the burden may be heavier if it is necessary to store the car in a public garage. It is difficult. in some places, to obtain the site for a garage; but it is possible to erect quite a useful garage for a small car for about

five hundred dollars.

During the first two years the bills for repairs for the car should be very little, but in any case, the costs for repairs depends very much upon the way in which the car is handled.

SPARE PARTS.

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Thy mechanism of a car is now made of such good materials that there is not the same expense for repairs as in the carly days of motoring.

thia Colony.

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Even in the open road near to Fan- ling there is always the possibility of a pedestrian or some animal, a dog, a pig or a water huffalo, appearing at the most inopportune moment.

The unexpected too often happens sud denly on the roasis of this Colony.

There is two litre English, sports model which has a maximum speed of 73 miles per hour. The tax is £12 so that the car is about twelve horse-power, tax rating.

That particular car,costs £5 with all the latest fittings such as four wheel brakes and overhead valves.

A delightful car for a spin along, the Southport Sands: no doubt a car that quickly picks up speed anywhere, but not a car to be presented to a youthful driver in Hongkong. High speeds are not to be encouraged in this Colony.

LOCAL BUS SERVICES.

THIRD PARTY RISKS.

In this Colony the average value of human life is not so great as in Eng land. Therefors it seems probable that the claims that are likely to be made in the case of accidenta to pedestrians or

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even to hired drivers would be less than at borge.

Perhaps the insurance companies have not taken that into account...

The wise motorist insures against fire, accident indeed against everything poss ible.. Accidents will happen even to the most camfully driven eara Insurance saves a great deal of anxiety and the possibility of anxious litigation.

A LADY DRIVER.

In this Colony there are a few Indy drivers, but there should be many more. During the war any number of girls drove, constantly, quite heavy motor lorries. The army--usually conservative with regards to anything that affects women with

or machinery-employed Indy chauffeurs for all classes of vehicles.

If any one doubts the ability of the fair sex in the matter of stamina hë-- for only men would have such a Boubt-- might be persuaded to amend his views on the subject after due consideration of the triumph of Miss Violette Cordery,

The enterprise of the promoters of the motor bus service between Blake Pier and the University seems likely to meet the reward it deserves. During the past week the vehicles have been well patron-|

The journey takes only about ten

Spare parts are available if the car is ised. purchased locally. That is the great adminutes. vantage of selecting a car that is marketed in this Colony.

If we now sum up "other costs," after petrol and tyres have been paid for, we have a total of about $950 a year..

That is made up of (a) Insurance at $100; (b) Tax and driver's license at 821; (e) garage (if owned by car-driver) 230; (d) Oil and grease at 830; (e) Repairs at $50.

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The-nctual total is $251 per annum which, on a year's run of 6,000 miles (500 wiles a month) is less than five cents a

mile.

THE TOTAL COSTS."

It is admitted that the garage may be more costly than is estimated above. On the other hand it is fair to suggest that the figure of five cents a mile for petrol and tyres is one that allows of a consider able margin.

It is also fair to say that, with a small owner-driven car, the total running costs of 500 miles per month can be brought down to $30 a month.

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Even if we had to pay 8100 a month for the running costs it would be well worth it. The difference between having a motor-car and being without one in this Colony is something difficult to describe.

It may be said that there is no truth in the rumour that the service is on trial for one month. Passengers will be pleased to know that it will continue for at least three years. It is incredible that it should fail to attract because it is such a good service.

The facts of the case are simple, but the accomplishment of this lady driver is so remarkable that it is almost in- creditle...

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A GREAT RECORD.

There was an infortunate coincidence on a trial' trip which was made last week

Miss Violette Cordery drove a motor- by a passenger who was anxious to let ear for eleven and a half days at an the public know about this new service. average speed of 35.78 miles per hour. He saw one of the now well-known buses In other words this intrepid woman coming along Bonham Road. Immedi-completed 13,534 miles in two hundred ntely jumping to-the conclusion that it was and seventy-six hours.

a vehicle in the regular service, he boarded She broke the Italian National Records it. The driver seemed perturbed. Small at Milan, She must have had a nerve wonder! It was a private bus and was and stamina equal to that of Joan of not one on the regular run... The obliging | Arc.

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driver did attempt to explain to the Any owner-driver in this Colony who passenger that he (the passenger) had completes 15,534 miles in two years has made a mistake. Reviewing the circum-done quite a lot of motoring. Miss stances some days after the event, the Violette-Cordery completed that distance passenger feels that he should express in less than a fortnight. regret to the driver for making any com- plaint and to the Hotels Company for the cornments which appeared in these columas last week, for it now transpires that he was really under an obligation to the driver for being permitted an irregular "lift." The fact that the driver remained pleasantly polite is only in keeping with the traditions these men have established. It is a pleasure to be able to record from "The first wealth is health," wrote a practical experiente, since gained, that great American aixty years ago. In the the drivers and the conductors of the tropics it is not easy to keep women and buses on, this new route are well mander- children in the pink of cradition. It ised and anxious to oblige passengers. The worth cutting down the club cbits in order service runs every quarter of an hour; to bave a car in Hongkong,

A motor-car is an insurance for good health. For a family man it means good health for the wife" and the family.

THE GREATEST SPEED.

A REMARKABLE RECORD.

each day it is becoming better known, and already residents are asking if there will be season tickets for this route.

INSURANCE." COSTS.

Acorrespondent has enquired what is the greatest speed yet recorded for reads

motor-car.

An advertisement in a London journal Motor Insurance farther re- 'duced and many local motorists would On March 16th Major H. O. D. Segrave like to read the same sort of advertise, achieved the remarkable record of 182.220ment in this journal.

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miles per hour on the Southport Sands. Let s quote what must be paid for That astonishing performance was timed fullest Lloyd's comprehensive policy, and, observed by the Royal Automobile but assured bears first 80% of each Club's officials. The car engine was what!

fccident. Deduct Biteen per cent, if is technically known as a “lour, litre " size and the car was, of course, especially,

ewner only drives;"

For a car that originally cost about designed for racing. Major Segrave is a £200 the annual rate is £7.10.0. For a most experienced driver and no doubt on car that originally, cost about £300 the the Southport Sands there is far less dan rate is £10.10.0,||-

So that the owner-driver in England ger to the occupant of a racing car run who buys an inexpensive car at about ning at that terrific speed than there 2200, and who takes the risk of the would be if the car had to negotiate the damage up to fifty shillings, can insure curves of a racing track.

Jor 26.7.0 per annum.

Save

Money

It is not only waste of money. but it is causing Baby to run a dangerous risk, to give him food that has to have anything other than boiled water added to make it suitable for his little digestive.

powers.

Far better to give your Baby Glaro, which, when mixed with hot boiled water

only, is a complete food. Every drop Baby swallows

is all nourishment. Give your Baby Glas- the best food next to healthy breast milk and save money. Ask your Doctor!

Glaxo

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Babies'

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ZEN WIR PLENCE ADDEDY

THERAPION No. THERAPION No. 2 THERAPION NO. 3

Mo, 1 for Minddar Catsert. No. 1 the Blood à 25 Diassa. 20. 2 for Obrusle Tuskumus, MOGU ST LOADED CHERNERES, 29308 IN MESURES, SA DIN EX CLIM Me On Harunook Ed... E.FA, London, Ok XAL FROM 10, BruxinĦt., Xav TOLK CONT, IN 47 SARAY DUKET "BAN PRANIMOn,

An average of 1,330 miles a day for eleven and a half consecutive days in a record of which anyone might well be proud. It will take some effort to beat

it..

This demonstration of what can be lone by a lady driver should encourage the fair sex. They bave always had d reputation for great courage in the hunting field. Mr. Stephen Walsh, M.P., recently said "The horse is rapidly pass ing into a stage fit only for a zoo.".. That may be an exaggeration, but it is probably time to say that is easier for a lady to learn to drive a car than to ride a horse.

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