1929-07-06 — Page 7

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Wrenches

Tyre patches.

Lamp bulbs

Body polish

Brakelining.

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A Complaint.

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

SATURDAY,、 6th JULY, 1929..

Being The Official Organ of

THE HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.

אם ע

CURRENT

COMMENT

AERO ENGINES. Requirements of the Air Ministry.

ENDURANCE TESTS.

The various processes through

BOON TO THIEVES.

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Motorists' Carelessness. in U.S.A. ROBBERS' PARADISE.

Bad Stopping Place.

which British nero engines pass for automobile thieves, to para- Half of America is a paradise. An announcement appeared in

before they are finally accepted as phrase a famous saying, while the the local Press on July 1st stating

The bus stopping place near the airworthy and suitable for use in other half doesn't care. Between! that licences were due for renewal Wanchai Market, Queen's Road aircraft were referred to by Wing the two we might just as well con- on that day. A local business] Enst,

Commander G. B. Hynes, Chief cede that all of America is casy is most inconveniently Inspector of Engines under the man, taking advantage of the fact situated, so much so, that a distinct Directorate of Aeronautical In-rey to the thief. that the day was a holiday, called danger is caused thereby. The spection, at a lecture at the Royal from the great number of automo- That this is so may be realized at the Traffic Office in order to read is quite narrow at this parti- Aeronautical Society., comply with

bile thefts throughout the country Discussing the problems of a-and the comparativo Inability of trouble of ascending to the incon- derably on

the nolice.

the approach to Mor-1

Imagine his surprise after the cular place, but widens out consi- cartalning engine performance not the police to cope with them. Anti veniently located office, to discover rison Gap Road. Every bus which on the test bed but actually in the theft devlees seem to be of little that it was closed for the day, for stops cause an unnecessary obstruc- to the initial development running not take the pains to make use of aircraft, the lecturer alluded first avail, for motorists generally do that was all the information he tion to all following vehicles, the when the designer had the opthem. They leave their cars un- could gather. It is probable that bend in the road rendering it im-portunity to alter parts, experi locked and trust to Providence to many other motorista were caused possible to see what traffic may be ment with valves, timing, con find them when they return. the same annoyance. Surely it approaching in the opposite direc-pression ratios induction systems, might have been mentioned in the tion. We know that many com-and many other details. Then notification concerned that replaints have, been made, but for having emerged from that stage, motorists in

This carelessness on the part of newala could not be made antil some reason difficult to fathom, no the power unit, approached the first factors in the Increase of car one of the great July 2nd on account of the public effort is made to remedy the trou-stabilized form of performance. thefts in the United States. At holiday.

ble. It only needs the removal of That was the 100-hour type test least half of the motor cars of the Central Office Needed.

the stopping sign some ten yards or of the Afr Ministry, and not until country would never bo stolen were The Traffic Office is certainly, to make all the difference, and to it had passed that did the engine they locked on being parked. It is most inconveniently situated, and of affairs. The fact that the pre- Mechanical reliability was proved usually taken away by youthful joy bring about a less dangerous state become airworthy in official eyes, discovered that this proportion is it is about time that it be removed sent annoyance has been allowed to by endurance tests

after their short sprees. of 100 hours riders, who later abandon the cars engines, followed by an examina- tion of the parts after the enginef

to a more central position, prefer continue so long does not reflect for Service and 60 hours for civil ably near the Fire Station Build-credit on those responsible. ing. Until auch, a move la made,

it will be practically impossible Spot Lights.

to keep an effectivo check on over-

installed..

had been taken down.

Anti-Theft Devices.

no

The remainder, however, aro loading of various vehiclos, for When travelling with lights

Petrol Flowmeter.

the victims, of practised thieves the simple reason that many of dimmed, is a motorist justified in between, ascertaining performance theft devices and steal even the There was, however, a wide gulf who find ways to thwart the anti- the heavy loads seen damaghig our switching on his spot light If on the ground and in the air, locked vehicles. These, we learn, roads, could never make the ascent another vehicle approaches with where 'mechanical alds to observa- find their haven in the 20 States to the Police Station Compound out dimming? This is a qucation tion were almost entirely absent, of the Union which have where the only weighbridge is we have had put to us this week.and the making and recording of certificate of title laws, and which For this reason alone, Should the approaching headlights observations were very much more therefore make It easy for the car the matter should receive early occasion temporary dazzling, we difficult. The development of a chief to dispose of his loot. would most certainly say that the reliable petrol flowmeter driver of the other vehicle would valuable as for a long time there

Add to this the fact that many Great strides have been made in have no option but to switch on had been reason to suspect that a of the US. courts are rather lenient the development of six-wheeler com- his headlights, or even a spot light, considerable divergence might exist with the car thief, and we find a mercial vehicles, so much so, that in in order to assure himself of his between fuel consumptions obtained combination that acems to be alto- many countries these extraordinari-road. The other driver should under the ideal conditions of the gether in favour of the lawbreaker by efficient machines have been the have no cause to complain, if his test bed and those actually realiz, and against the automobile owner. ineans of opening up districts which own lights were the cause of thejed under practical conditions in the The American Automobile Asso- have previously been practically la-fother suddenly switching on. air. Those differencca might rise ciation and its affiliated cluba olated on account of the roughness

attention. Six-Wheelers.

of the intervening country. Lord Have You Heard This? Montagu of Beaulicu, one of En-

,

WAA

from failure of the human element throughout the country are con-

owners

Little effort Is required to turn

to get the best possible results out ducting a concerted campaign for of the gear as it existed, and the in-the nation-wide adoption of cer- İgland's most famous motoring au- No sooner is the Austin Seven herent question of natural laws and tiflcute of title laws, for stricter: thorities used Thornycroft six-shown in America thun a new design limitations. They now had judgment of car thieves and for wheeler for his pioneer trip on his funny story is produced.

reliable data which showed that the education of the enr trans-desert journey from Beirut This great little ear, it may be human element engines of the same leaving their automobiles-locked

from the shortcomings of the themselves on the importance of to Baghad, at the conclusion of remembered, was shown for the type operating under closely simt- which, he stated that the behaviour first time at the recent New York lar conditions might reveal the a key that would reduce the car pectations. It is easy to visualise Show, and on the opening day a most startling. variations in fuel theft rate in the country by the great benefit which China will leitor was seen to be examining consumptions. These were due to one-linif. This should become a derive by the adoption of similar it with keen interest. A salesman, failure to urae efficiently the altihabit in the art of the motorists, transportation methods, for the therefore, approached this mun tude control of the carburettor, but Not only would it save them from linking up of the laterior with the with the question: "Are you what was wanted were carburettors much inconvenience, it would also large trading centres, for not only thinking of buying one?" "Two," either automatieally corppensated or keep many irresponsible joy riders in the new form of motor snapped the other, "one for each requiring no compensation at all from becoming a menace to motor- transportation remarkably effec. foot,"

ing on the highways.

of the vehicle surpassed his ex-

tive, but, moạt economical to in- augurate when compared with the laying down of railways. It is largely in this aspect of cost that; motor communication, has so much to commend it, especially to aj country like China which is not over blessed with financial resources for development pur

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Considerable interest appears to have been aroused in Hongkong in outboard motoring, and it is pro- bable that the new sport will find Rany followers locally.

When publishing a picture last week) showing two Portuguese Naval Oilleials enjoying a speed contest, we expressed the opinion that in- teresting races might be held be tween Hongkong and the neighbour- ing Portuguese Colony, We since learn that one of the Officials in question has already made the trip,, and that other crossings are anticipated. Excellent and thrill- ing sport is provided by undertak Ing such a journey, and it only needs a little more enthusinam and organisation to make a race be- tween the two Colonies an annual Axture With more owners, such events should be instituted, and it only needs an enthusiastic sports- man to donate sultable trophy in order to foster interest. As we have previously pointed out, the outlay involved in purchasing one of these fascinating little craft la most moderate, and we can advise all those who desire the fullest in- formation to address their enquiries to Mesars, Alex, Ross & Co., Ltd., Į

N. 8. MOSES & CO., LTD., who already hold stocks of various

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types of the famous little "Johnson" engines.

for altitude,

A SIX WHEELER ON A STIFF CLIMB.

During the last few years, Messrs. Thornycroft and Co. Ltd., have made notable pro gross in the development of six-wheeled vehicles. Some remarkable Journeys have been mado in various parts of the world over country hitherto believed to be too rough for motor trac- tion. This type of vehicle should prove invaluable in opening up the vast Interior of China.

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