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That the "sea bus" is making slow progress.
Of the "dead-man control" of the Laboilr Government From many an advertiser that a "C.M." "ad." adds to business and so to income.
That the British Industries Fair will be held in the Earl's Court Exhibition Hall in May, 1947.
Of regrets by steam-vehicle enthusiasts that there was only one steamer in the jubilee motor parade.
That in the early days of the motor movement there were many builders of heavy steam wagons Of demonstrations for farmers being held in many parts of Canada on the best methods of maintaining tractors and farming machinery.
Of -many who feel that, in the awarding of the ex-Service re-settlement grant, a man should be encouraged to take advantage of post-war opportunities. From "The Times" of a Ti-metre engine.
That a new fluxing process permits the flame cutting of stainless steel.
That it comprises the feeding of powdered flux into the cut via the oxygen stream.
That the world's longest motor coach tour was probably that recently run in Australia.
That it covered a distance of 6,000 miles and extended over 60 days.
That the cost was an all-in one of £180 per passenger.
That the specialized vehicles of to-day would have seemed like a crazy dream to the most far-sighted of road transport's pioneers.
Cpncerning the "Britain Can Make It" Exhibition that the majority of the exhibits being for export, it might fittingly be called "Britons Can't Buy It."
Of sun glare on some white roads.
That aluminium alloys may eventually rival white metal for bearings.
That a name for dependability is a sound foundation for a taxi business.
Regarding transport profits, that Nottingham seems expert in netting 'em.
Of congratulations to heavy lorry drivers for their excellent road manners to small-car owners.
That paratroop scooters are being used in America for express-messenger and light-delivery work.