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MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY, 12th. September. 1925.

Being the Official Orgon of the "Hongkong Automobile Associations.

LOCAL MOTOR NOTES & NEWS

Privileged Key Holders.

some months ago tendors were called for this service, and that

A matter which is arousing several interests tendered for the considerable comment amongst rights of running buses over this motorists on the Kowloon side is oute. The form of tender provid the continued suspension of trafficed that only buses of British on the Taipu road which is manufacture were to be utilised regarded by many as being totally in the service, that the vehicles unnecessary. It will be recalled

were to be of a certain weight

on

the

that during the recent heavy limit and that they were to he raine, a four-span bridge, just equipped with "pueumatic tyres. beyond the Taipo railway crossing There was also some provision way to Fanling, was with regard to the Goverment re- carried away. In its place ceiving a certain percentage of there has been greeted E tem profits. The scheme appeared to porary bridge, of two spans, each be quite a sound and attractive measuring thirty feet. Near this bridge we are informed, a barrier one, and as we say, several firms put in tenders, but so far nothing

has been erected,, and this is further has been heard of the pro- locked, the only peoplo in posses ject. This is regrettable, as such sion of keys, giving the right to a service would tap a considerable use of the bridge, being P. W. Darea, both in the mattor of pas officers and the District. Officer

senger traffic and the handling of

(North) To the Gonoral motor- goods. ing public, the. bridge is closed,

but it is argued that in view of its A Danger To Traffic.

strong construction, this is al-

A Strong Bridge.

Such a service, run on well-or

"POPULARITY OF MOTOR WEEK-ENDING.

QUITE THE VOGUE IN THE BRITISH ISLES THIS YEAR.

+

MOTOR TRIPS. ABROAD FIFTH OF

SERIES THE EIFFEL TOWER

Eigri Tower

COMFORT IN THE CAR.

NOTABLE IMPROVEMENTS.

together unnecessary, thero being ganised lines, is badly needed in this - Reports from the British Isles, life. Automobile camping tours indulged in locally. "There are no good reason why ordinary particular district, and if institut-show that motor week-end. par- have also been popular, and the many ideal spots over in the New motor-cars should not be per-led would do away with a deal of ties have, become more popular Automobile Association has Territories where bathing, fishing, mitted to use it.

dangerous driving over this route. than ever. This is doubtless due prepared special road maps for and at certain seasons, fair shoot- At the present time, there are all in no small measure to the consi- the assistance of those who favouring can be obtained. "Of course, manner of vehicles employed on deration shown by the weather this form of holiday. The above a necessary part of the equipment As to the strength of the tem-jitney service in the district, clerk, the meteorogical conditions picture a typical motor camp, and for this part of the world would porary bridge, we are told that many of them of a ramshackle for the greater part of the summer it is rather surprising that this be mosquito nets. the first span is composed of steel type. But, what is much worse, having been ideal for the outdoor healthy form of relaxation is not girders 12" x 6" x 4", and that these vehicles get absolutely over- safe load is ton tons for each crowded with goods and passeng girder. In other words, this span ors, and often as many as four or ment's scheme for a new service of will stand 15 tons in the contre five people are crowded on the modern motor buses in Kowloon. [ and 30 tons distributed. The same seat as the driver, with the The companies at present operat-;. girders on the other span are 18: restlt that the latter can exercise ing have been informed by the j x 7"x. 55", and their safe load is but very little control over the authorities that their licences the same as on the othor. It machine. Moreover, all manner will expireat the end of next year. should further be explained that of goods, such as clothing, baskets, and in the meantime a scheme is on these girders there is laid the and oven pigs, are often strapped being evolved for a better and a roadway composed of sleepers 9'on to the vehicles in such a man- bigger service. As yet, however. x 9' x 4' whilst runways to keep nor as a project from the running the form of tender does not appear vehicles front running off the board, and this constitutes a furto have been setifed, although a centre of the bridge have been ther danger to traffic. If there is special committe reported on the, provided. Thus, so long as no regulation covering this latter subject to the Goverment fully a' ordinary can do not proceed at, point, then one should be drawn year ago. It has to be remember- say, more than ten miles an hour up. On the other hand, if there is ed that even when the tender has there is no reason why this tem- then it ought to be rigorously on-been awarded it will take soņie porary bridge should not be forced. The whole service at pre-considerable time for the tender- thrown open to general traffic sent is run on most unsatifactory ers to secure the buses and ar excluding, of course, heavy lorries, lines, and it is high time the new range the details of the service. The weight of the heaviest curs scheme were put into operation. In view of that fact, it is high using the roads in Kowloon can- We trust that the authorities will time matters were expedited. At. not be more than three tons, and, hasten matters by definitely grant present, realising that their tenure that being so, there is a margining the rights to whichever com-is insecure, the existing compan- of 12 tons to spare on the side of pany is deemed to be best able to lies ure naturally refraining from safety. Various cars have, in-oporate the servies on the condi-spending on their buses more than deed, already used the bridge, and Itions laid down..

is absolutly necessary, with the no damage has been done to it.

result that the service to the pub He is suffering. There is another Justifiable Complaint.

point-namely, the needlessly large number of buses on the roads under existing conditions, with

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The More the Riskier,

With regard to the point of the This temporary bridge has now overcrowding of motor vehicles, a been in position for several weeks, low further comments may be and it is likely to remain for quite made. At Home, public vehicles aqually unnecessary competition. a long time as the only moans of are absolutely prohibited from Three contpanios run over the using this part of the road. We currying more passengers than same routes, and often several do not know whether plans for a are specified in the terms of the rival buses leaving the ferry at new permanent bridge have yet licence. This rule, as we have the same time are only about a been got out, but, even if they on previous occasions urged, third full. If the new service is have, it, is stated that, the work should be brought into full force not to be put into operation for of construction will take from six in Hongkong. It is all too com-some time, would it not be battur mon sight here to see cars to allocate certain companies to to nine month. If that is so, does it mean that the general dangerously overcrowded, and, certain routes? This would pre- body of motorists will, for that what is oven worse still, to Heo thevent a lot of needless overlapping, movements seriously keep down the number of busos period of time, be cut off from driver's

If so, restricted by the number of people on the road and give all compan using the Taipo 'road? then it certainly doos seem that crowding into his seat. The les concerned a better chance of there is justifiable cause for com- same thing, in a much aggravated paying their way. plaint. So long us the Taipo road form, can be witnessed on motor remains closed, the only way of lorries running to and from the gotting to Fanling will be via upper levels. Recently wo have Castle Feak, with no alternative observed many of those lorries, but to return by the same route, including those belonging to the In our opinion, every possible P. W. D., absolutely crowded on effort should be made to grant every available bit of sitting space motorists the use of the road, and, by workmen either going to or provided proper care is taken in coming off duty. Under such negotiating the temporary bridge, conditions, and especially on the wa cammet see why it should be hilly roads of the island, these shut. The matter is one which vehicles are a distinct source of the Automobile Association might danger to other traffic. We com well take up with the authorities.mend this matter to the notice of the authorities concerned, in Kowloon-Au Tau Bus Service,. the hope that the dangers may Another Kowloon, matter to be minimised by the amendment which our attention has been of the traffic regulations if such

aatep is necessary. drawn is the question of the pro- vision of a proper motor-hus ser- Needless Overlapping. vide from the Kowloon Farry to Nothing further has yet been Au Tau. We understand that heard concerning the Govern-

CROSS CROSSINGS

CAREFULLY.

Hang your hats from the top of your car, if it happens to be of the dwindling open variety. Two strips attached between the top bows over the tonneau touke, d' good hat rack,

is the highest structure in the world.

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Shown in outs line is the Woolworth Building in New York, 793 feet, 1 inch high.

Photo Courtsey Chrysler Martell Motor Corpa

VERY visitor to Paris nees Elffel Tower near the Seine and opposite the Trocadero, bulit by Gustave Eiffel, the engi acer, for the Univerani Exhibition of 1860. This tower bas, acquired Importance of recent years as physical observatory, a meteorlog!- cal station and especially as one of the most powerful wireless tlons in the world with a

range, of 4,500 milles.

ear

There has lately been a strong movement in Great Britain in fa- vour of the provision of adjustable driving spats in cars large and small. For some time past "The Autocar" has been rubbing in the importance of this provision, and nowadays it is fortunately pos- sible for the owner of even a light to be really comfortable while driving, whatever may be his height. The adjustable front seat is one of the notable impro- venients of the 1925 model of 10- 26 h.p. four-sented Singer light car as compared with the proced- [ing model. "Another is the fitting of patent pneumatic upholstery. This, in conjunction with officient springs and low pressure balloon tyres, makes this inexpensive but eminently reliable vehicle ex- tremely pleasant even for the longest journeys.

24 DAYS DRIVING PER YEAR.

AVERAGE TIME SPENT AT THE WHEEL,

According to Mr. P. Johnson, the Washington representative of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, the entire time the average motorist is at the whool is only twenty-four days and four

ours in a year!

This figure of course, implies consecutive driving on the part of the average, motorist. Mr. John- son arrives at the estimato in tho stafollowing way

The base of the tower rests on four massive piers of masonry, sunk

Read the speedometer to got the total miles travelled in one

to a depth of 46 feet on the side of your Divide by 20, assuming the Scine and 20 feet on the other that. 20 ie the average speed por side, and forms a square of 142 hour. This gives the number of yarda each way. The first plat-hours spent at the wheel in actual form, 190 feet above the ground, le driving. For the number of days, over 11 yarıls square. The second platform is 380 feet high. The divide by 24. 16 T third platform 008 feet high, has a EIRES pavilion of 64 square feet capable of holding 800 people.

The average annual mileage is 12,000. Divide this by 20.and, the

rosult is 600 motoring hours, or, 24 days and 4 hours of consecutive. motoring.

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It is not in the least surprising that lubricat- ing oil is being made to cater to this particular class.

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