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MOTORING NOTES

FOR A KING'S HAREM.

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FLEET OF BRITISH CARS,

ALUMINIUM AND

FOR MECCA.

There is certain to be conversation, for the ladies will be entirely Lunable to look qui, and will there- foro suffer from a considerable un- satisfied curiosity. An electric fan will do its best to give cool com- fort, had a gallon tank of water will be on top. But the aluminium exterior will probably be too hot to touch, and a somewhat overheat ed barem may possibly result.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, 1928.

MACHINE TESTS FOR NERVES.

SCHEME FOR ENGAGING WORKERS.

VIENNA

BRITISH MOTOR INDUSTRY.

1927-8 PROSPECT AND. RETROSPECT,

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but also

Sensitive-machinery which desta is to deal rather with: symptoms/ing the with the object of study- ja organising dncreased output and fifty Governments na a conseqüenco

Overseas Markota,

currancy, this in no small achieve matter, for. no little astisfaction During the past few years, the meat, a statement which refers to that the Congress in London was interest of the British manufac-both sections of the Industry and attended by representatives of far- tamer in the Overseas markets has

reflects at least as much ered on more countries than had ever come steadily increased. Representa

the builder of commercial and pub- together on the occasion of any one tives of many of the leading firms lie service vehicles as on the maker of the three Congress previously have oxudunted expansive tours, of private cats. The former, fed held in the United States. The de- not merely for the purpose of all with a long period of trade depres - legates were, moreover, directly re- ing vehicles or appointing ngents, alon, has had even more difficulties presentative of something over The purpose of this short article

extact requirements of the 10. reducing standing charges which it may be confidently ́an, the tomparamount and ne-soof and proges in with the ad-ver, left for 100 to be the year

indicative of general tendencies countries visited. It and how Nevertheless, many of those who ticipated that the deliberations of cantidates for various occupations vancement of design an matters of in which the Industry despatched tum expressed astonishment at in the next few years in national visited the Olympia Shows this authe Congress will be refected with has been put in use at Vienna.

detail. The year 1927 will proba- an official delegation to visit many many of the heavy chassis there exters.

the value for money represented by legislation framed in many quar- "The Paychotechnical Institute,

bly be best remembered, from the of the Overeens Dominione in the where the tests take place under one in which the British Industry March of the goods work done by classes, irrespective of country of dustry's efforts to extend its grip point of view of motor history, as interests of all its constituents and bibited as compared with anything

not merely of individual firms that could be seen in the lighter any slackening of the British In

Finally, there are no signs of providing for the accommodation thermoving softly between the has been set up on the recommendature, the world's markets, as well value of which would be almost en

The appearance of the flees, whethe eye of trained psychologists, definitely put forth fully organisthie delegation was of a type the origin of over a hundred members and at- | mosques of the Sacred City or tian of the industrial commissions as to consolidate its already stroma tirely dissipated if it were made peded to result from the holding ready achieved has been suficient on the world's markets; on the Grent good may therefore be ex- cendants of the Arabian Court, and streaking in glancing brilliance

contrary, the degree of success al- costing over £10,000, was recently the burning decert, will un of the city. It is designed to save

public. It must therefore suffice to ei the Motor Transpart Exhibition doubtedly do much to increase the both time and money for employers

say that vary much was learned 1997, which made clear to the ago, were doubtful of the wisdaa

to encourage maay who, a prestige of the Arabia monarch

Sear it seems certain that reaults will in the design of vehicles' for more the boundaries of their own couti and that, from a political na well world the great progress effected of attempting to develop anything se from a technical point of wow, by British manufacturers, not only more than a ensual trade beyond ultimately be found to have more than justified the expenditure in

or less normal use on satisfactory, try. roads, but equally, or perhaps even more, in respect of the production operating under the worst possible of vehicles eminently capable of travelling conditions.

A mixed fleet of exceedingly banatiful and speedy Star Cars

in London awaiting shipment to

"Star Flyers."

among the fierce tribes under his by weeding out unsuitable appli

cants for positions.

How The Order Was Given.

to become a chauffeur may, before A man, for instance, who wishes

learning to drive, discover his fit nese for the work in the course of a short examination by Profes

institute. He is sented before a sor Hacki, the under of the table on which is a map of Vienna, and told to guide his "motör-car "'

the Holy City of Mecca. Capable of a speed of from 33 to 65 miles ule. The Flying Carpet of the per hour, and finished in brilliant dream, but the Star Flyers of Arabisa. Nights. was a charming aluminium and white, this assem modern Arabian days aro, an exce Binge of box harem cars, open 24-ent reality. The material advan- weater coaches for royal guards and

tage is all with the present. Tatar touring models offered a spectacular, appearance fully in ac-order, for these cars has in itself The circumstances of the original cord with the Eastern tendency tonn element of romance, for Mr "wards lavish display. The vast Stuart & Co, of Londen, a Star Stuart D. Marr, of Messrs. Arthur numbers of Moslem pilgrims ar-Car agent, served in Arabia under riving yearly at the Tomb of Colonel Lawrence, and was honour-minature chassis-from one Mahomet will thus find the anciented by the friendship of His point to another, to keep his eyes sent of the faith invaded by the Majesty. When the question of latest examples of Western pre-purchase was mooted, the King Are in the science of road trans-Star make on account of the excel who had a leaning towards the portation...

lent record of an ancient vehicle working in the, locality, approach; ed Mr. Marr on the subject, and after a tour of the Arabian emis- saries around various motor works. a choice of the Wolverhampton product was decided

of the

7-seater Star

Open And "Closed Coaches. Four of these cars, even-seater 20/60 h.p. Star touring models, are for H.M. Ibn-Saud, the King of Arabia, and his personal suite, and a ride in one of these Guylindered ears will probably correspond to our O.B.E, as a reward of merit, models is as follows:

The actual speci Two open conchas mounted on Star

ylinder low-loader commercial B-cylinder, o.hr.

Touring Cars-Four 20/60 h.p. elinasis and capable of extramely touring cars, standard 1928 models, high speed will accommodate the capable of 60/65 m.p.h Ordinary armed guard of some fifty war accommodation, but fitted with two viors, and & härem of 24 ladies will extra tip-up sents. find itself in two blinded, box aluminium panels, buff leather up- Polished hadied vehicles which promise a holstery, single, windscreen. certain worth in what is certain, tains and bood in khaki twill, hood Cur y the hottest climate. in the world. I double lined Twenty-gallon water The ladies will sit upon their cross-ank under near side funning ed feet facing each other along the board. one twenty-gallon petrol aldis of the interior with pile car- tank at rear and another on dash. pt below, upholstery at back and Electric "arm-rests to support their pretty paraffin lamps. Extra large radia. lighting, with extra elbows Six side.

for, 34 x 7 straight-side Dunior tyres as usually used on couper cial vehicles, and wire wheels, on running boards ar side. space wheel cach side. Tool boxes

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*magine their charming rose- wreathed heads nodding in unison amidst a babble of conversation as the vehicle pitches, sently on the rough desert surface at" speed.

(Continued on next Column.)

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towards him. All goes smoothly at The street map begins, to, move first, then a sign appears indient. ing that a trankar is issuing from a side street. The course of the red ink line tea, the professor and his assistnote the steadiness of band, presence of mind and sell control of the candidate, and in a few minutes they can give bitna detailed and reasoned verdict.

surface is used in the test for aight. A board bearing a number of keters docted" casually about its driving. It is illuminated by a

A powerful searchlight is sudden poor light, just strong enough for the candidate to read the letters. y dashed straight in his eyes as he sits before the board; the pro blinding effect of the glare and re timing his struggle to overcome the fessor stands by with a stop. watch.

cognise the letters on the board, If it fakes him over fifty seconds to read the first letter-and it often does the candidate is unfit for "night driving.

For Engineers. Engineers who are to take charge of large machines, locomotive drivets

and electro-technicians, whore joelenit and accurate response to any change in condi- tions is essential, are tested by an- other machine. Five coloured lamps face the applicant with a beyboard of five keys, each corres- ponding to one colour. The lights" fash on a ou irregularly, and the candidate has to press the ear. responding key, his accuracy or otherwise being recorded by num bers which appear on n board as the keys are depressed

An ordinary puzzle is the test of „quickness in arriving at the solu tion of a mechanical problem. The. candidate is givh a metal plate with interwoven geometrica! figures, and is called upon to re- lease from the tangle a single triangle. This can only be done by making certain methoden move ments, and he is timed while dis covering and carrying these out. He then has to return the triangle to its original position.

Latena Hydraulic Jack, extra strong luggage carrier, usual springing with extra leaves and Gabel Snubbers. Extra strong differential. Hair carpets. Stocl Angstaff on off front wing 11 ins ground clearance.

Some Details.

Open Coaches.-Two twenty-four- seater open dinrabane, bodies" in polished aluminium, with seats in padra, mounted on Star Flyer 6- cylinder low-loader chassis capabile of 56 m.p.h. Permanent beads. Khaki covered, with airspace and Khaki lining. No side curtains Accommodation rail for lackeys on tunning boards Forty-gallon petrol tank under one running board and, twenty-gallon water Lank at other side.

Two spare wheels and tyres carried at ear. Other details, as touring ears, ----

Harea Cars-Two Box bodies, 10 f by 6, in polished, lined aluminium, with double doors' at rear and folding steps, mounted on Star Flyer 6-cylinder low-loade chassia. Interior painted white and upholstered with buff leather- covered squaba to a height of 3 fi Six upholstered armrests to each side, giving accommodation to twelva Jadies in all. Pile carpet. Three small ground glass windows e side, over large ventilation louvres sa constructed as to pré- vent vision. Water cabinet behind- driver's cab. Driver's seat with accommodation for three, and high doors. Electric fan and interior lighting Roof luggage mail Spare wheels carried under floor Other details as touring ears-and-open- coaches.

ed exertions to "capture or re-cap-

position among users of the road in its own home country, served by recapitulating in detail No good purpose would now be the circumstances which led up to

uences which had moulded that the position as it was at the be ginning of 1027. The main in- position were, to state them as briefly, as possible,

as follows:---- First, the War, with, its accom- paying restrictions, had caused a total cessation of the export of British motor vehicles for civilian use of any kind, and consequently opened doors everywhere to the British Industry's competitors and enabled them to establish them- selves firmly before any ont of competition could again be ne ganised from Great Britain.

curred.

Somewhat ukeely allied with the tour of this delegation was the opening of a system of propaganda for British motor goods in Empire markets; a costly undertaking but one that was overdue, and that can "hardly fail to justify itself, assum- ing only that the claims made can be substantiated.

Medifications In Design For Abroad.

On this last point there can be little doubt. War, during which factories, the ed designs have been modified to Later came the aftermath of the British factories have been increas

The outputs of energies of which had been divert-suit Overseas requirements, and ed into other channels, had to be the most modern and economical re equipped, with the result that methods at sapufacture have been output was trifling and overbead adopted. charges very high. During this many British Industries are still The result is that while tion of the Industry suffered from cess, to sell the products at far period, the commersial vehicle sex striving, with only moderate sue an additional and very serious higher prices than were charged vehicles werin competition in the it is now posable to buy at some handicap, insanuch as its new for similar articles before the War, markets with its war-time pro- thing below pre-war prices in sterf dusts, new or second-band, whichng, British cara which far surpass stock and had been sold in large formance, durability, economy and numbers and olten at ridiculously perfection of equipment. had become surplus Goverment the pre-war models in power, per-

low figures..

Con. sidering the depreciated value of

World Motor Transport Congress, Yet another event of great aigni ficance WAS

World Motor Transport Congress, held in Lon dan last November. This was in no sense designed to serve as pro- paganda for the products of any cas country. Delegates were in- vited, and in fact attended, from

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