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MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPIL·

SATURDAY, 5th DECEMBER. 1931.

Being The Official Organ at

THE HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION,

STORAGE BATTERIES

for maximum Power and Life suitable for all types of motor Cars, trucks. ralios, &c cn be had either dried or fully charg ed with acid for immediate

Use:

All at reasonable prices.

The Hongkong Motor Accessory Co.

Bank of Canton Building, lat Дост Kowloon Branch:---446 Nathan Road.

FOR ALL CLASSES OF

MOTOR Insurance

WRITE FOR OUR PROSPECTUS

China Underwriters, Ltd.

HEAD OFFICE Hongkong Bank Building,

40 Des Voeue Rend Central. Tel. 28121.

JOIN

THE HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE

ASSOCIATION

A Fow Advantages:- 10% Off Motor Car Insurance

Free Legal Adelor. Reliabla Dzivors Supplied Fras Mechanical Advice Reduced harbour transport Charges

Associate Membership of the B. A. C and A. A. London.

B. D, EVANS Hon. Secretary.

C/o "Hongkong Telograph"

CURRENT

COMMENT

II.K.A.A. Dinner Dance.

a

The annual Dinner Dance of the Hongkong Automobile AR- sociation takes place at the Penin- sula Hotel on Friday, December 18th. Members should make point of booking their tables at either the Peninsula or Hongkong Hotel, when payment for the number of seats required should be made. This event has be- come one of the leading social events of the year, and it is ex- pected that a large number 01 members and their friends again be present.

Touting.

will

LONDON'S ANNUAL MOTOR EVENT; OLYMPIA.

STAN

DEC: 10. Ex "EMPRESS OF RUSSIA”

THE 1932

HARLEYS

WILL ARRIVE!

A NEW MOUNT FOR X'MAS.

DEMONSTRATIONS GLADLY GIVEN

MOTOR CAR OVERHAULING

Bring your car in and we'll soon tell you what has to be done, and we'll prove by our estimate that our prices are as honest as our workmanship. Your job will be supervised by ("Gas") G8070.

THE GASCON MOTOR CO.

2, Kwong Wah Road,

Tol. 56212.

Kowloon,

The above picture gives a general Impression of the recont Motor Show at Olympia,~

which proved such an outstanding success.

One of the greatest naisancus with which we have to contend is the motor lout. At one time youths enacted this annoying role. and importuned almunst every pedestrian who happened to cross the street in the vicinity of the Post Office or along the Chater Road. Now some of the public hire drivers themselves carry au the work, comfortably seated in their vehicles, dashing along the street (particularly Chater Rond and in the neighbourhood of thei Ferry) whenever a likely fare in customer to work out his own salva- | espied. Not only is the practice tion, but times have changed con- !

annoying, but ! is

For some years distinctly Wetely. slangerous, and recently, several Messrs. Dodwell & Co. Ltd, have employed European Works Ex- motorists have requested us to perts both here and in Shanghai, arnia give publicity to the matter. to assist customers with technical When drawing out from the primallers and to superintend instal- vate parking stand on the Chaterations when required. They also. Road, there is always the risk of one of these touts colliding with other ears, and something should be done to stop the nuisance. We appreciate the fact that as som as a traffic officer appears in uniform. alf appears to be acrene and quiet, and it is obviously useless for sucht oflicers to endeavour to stop the nuisance. Neither is it of any pur- pose to detall officers to patrol in pinin clothes, if they are known to

mploy specially trained Chinese nineurs who are available to runj trials, and train owners' engineers, thereby ensuring the proper work- ing and control of the machinery. To further ensure satisfection and|

keep the boats" engineers up to The mark, they also offer a month-

maintenance contract which is

real benefit to the owners, whe know that their machinery is re- ularly inspected by experts direct

interested in its operation and service. Although the "fest" cum- prises installations ranging from

belong to the Trafic Department.36 0.11.P. to 300 B.H.P. a compre-

It would probably prove quile effec-hensive

range of spares

STOP BIG BUSES.

tive were officers detailed from the available to meet emergencies. lesser known branches to trap these speeding touts, and wo imagine that if the job wore efficiently done, the crop of offenders would surprise even the Traffic Department itself, and what in more, unce and for all put an end to a disgraceful busi-

ne88.

Lucky Motorista.

Mutarista will be interested in sa unusual combination of luck and zaluu announced in this Supplement to-day, Texaco has made arrange-, ments to snap motorists weekly, } and one photo will be selected and published on thla page cach week. The lucky motorist owning the car will be presented with a crankcase rofil of Toxaco Motor Oil of the orrect grade for his vehicle. Par- Aculars appear in an advertisement in another page. Diesel Enterprise,

In this issue appears a descrip- tion of two motor craft fitted with he ubiquitous Gardiner ongine and it in interesting to observe that here are now no less than sixteen Gordrer Marino Diesel engined essels in service on the harbour. This fleet has grown ina few seara in spite of many difculties and koon competition, through the sterling qualities of the Gardnet Engine backed by the sound and progressive policy adopted by the Agents. In the old days it was possible to sell ongines might a pound of tea, leaving the

one

are

Pennsylvanin has ruled of all tate highway buses which are ever the size specified by sints) law.

THIS WEEK'S "LUCKY MOTORIST."

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As announced elsewhere in this issue, the owner of the above car, which was "snapped" when passing a Texaco Filling Station, will be presented with a supply of Texaco motor oil upon application.

RECENTLY LAUNCHED DIESEL VESSEL.

Since Messrs. Wan Koo placed their Gardner-engined launch “Swanley” into commia- sion, they have been so impressed with Diesel power, that a second vessel has been built. The above picture was taken during the trials, Fuller detalls appear elsewhere in this Josue. (Photo-Ming Yuen).

A NEW CAR?

No! Just the oldear' SIMONIZED

It happens so often. Even though dulled and discolored, Simonis Kleener zakos cars look new again. Then Simonla given sturdy, loating protection which keeps the Enish beautiful and makes it last longer. Make your car look liko mor today by Simonizing.

SIMONIZ

TER GUARDIAN OF MUTUR CAR BEAUTY

THE SIMONIZ COMPANY CHICAGO, U. & A

Obtainable from all Dealers--

HONGKONG MOTOR ACCESSORY CO.

Sole Distributors: Bank of Canton Building:

GARDNER

ENGINES

FOR ALL PURPOSES.

Dodwell & Co., Ltd. Hongkong (Agents) Shanghai Our Policy includes:-

Expert European advice and assistance, Supervision during erection, Training Overhauls and customers' engineers.

Surveys. Maintenance Contracts and General Service. Spares carried.