From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Page from 'The Autocar' magazine featuring a collection of short motoring-related news items and stories.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 160\5\ scan0347 | |
| Date | 3rd October 1941 | |
| 796 The Autocar, October 3rd, 1941 HERE, THERE AND EVER Lights in Hilly Districts.—Objection is being raised in Blackburn, Lancs, to the use of two head lamps on cars on the grounds that dazzle will be increased, leading to more accidents, and that in a hilly district the visibility from the air will be greater. Motorist Kills Wild Cat.—While driving in Western Ross, a Glasgow motorist knocked over and killed a giant wild cat, which measured 4ft. 5in. from tip of tail to point of nose. Moscow Has Street Lamps.—For the first time since Germany invaded Russia, Moscow's street lights were switched on last week. If there is an air-raid "alert" they can be put out, it is stated, in fifteen seconds. New Roads in Iraq.—The British Government is to pay for a new network of roads in Iraq. Thousands of workers are already engaged on constructing the first road, which will link Bagdad to the port of Basra, nearly 300 miles away. Salt in the Tank.—An A.F.S. man was sent to prison for two months at Sheffield last week under the Defence Regulations for impeding the working of a fire pump tender by placing salt in the petrol tank. Work That Out!—After being involved in an accident at Liverpool a driver remarked: "As soon as I saw the other car I stopped there and then, and the collision took place about ten yards farther on." Only Too True.—"Much greater care should be taken by pedestrians. They should realise that they can see the motorist when the motorist cannot see them."—Chief-Inspector E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} W. Dain, at Norwich. Drugged by Insulin.—Because a motorist was suffering from diabetes, a nominal fine of only £1 and a twelve months' licence suspension were imposed at Slough for driving under the influence of drugs. It was stated that a necessary injection of insulin had made the man temporarily unfit to drive a car. Failed to Report.—A summons against an Army driver who reported an accident to the military authorities but not to the police was dismissed at Ashford on payment of 6s. 9d. costs. Excellent!—Since a children's safety-first campaign was organised in High Wycombe there have been no fatal road accidents to children, and non-fatal accidents have been reduced. Doctors' Immunity.—A doctor who claimed that medical men were immune from immobilisation orders was fined £2 at Windsor for not putting his car out of action. It was stated that only while engaged on professional duties are doctors immune from the regulation. Idea Fell Flat.—A Boston (Massachusetts) woman obtained a divorce "because her husband compelled her to pump up his car's tyres." Lucky!—Two schoolgirls won a car in a Spitfire competition at Bexley Heath (Kent). Photograph below. Making Street Shelters Visible.—Surface air-raid shelters which encroach on the highway in Norwich are to have warning lights. On the near side there will be a screened red light, and on the off side a white cross. Duty.—The Mayor of Slough was on the Bench when the Deputy-Mayor was fined 10s. for not immobilising his car in a cinema park. No Petrol, but not Immobilised.—A motorist who left his car unimmobilised, in the present legal sense, for twelve hours was fined 10s., with 2s. 6d. costs, at Norwich. He said that he had run out of petrol. Worth a "Thank You"!—A taxi driver told a judge last week that his best tip was 50s. "But tips like that don't come often," he added. Squaring Up.—Squadron Leader J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Thompson, who, it has been announced, while on patrol in the Atlantic recently captured a German submarine, has an interest in car showrooms and garage in Hull, which was wrecked by the enemy some time ago. Laid-up Batteries Wanted.—Maidenhead's A.R.P. medical service, it is reported, has appealed to owners of laid-up cars to lend batteries for lighting local A.R.P. first-aid posts in an emergency. Batteries will be kept fully charged and available for inspection by the owner at any time. Secret Switch.—A defendant at Halifax, charged with failing to immobilise his car, was stated to have told a constable that he had a secret switch, but refused to show the switch. His solicitor stated that it was a fact that some secret device was fitted to immobilise the car, consisting of a taper plug, but it had been inserted so securely that he was unable to withdraw it. A fine of £1 was imposed. Warning.—"There is too much of this military driving over the limit, especially in Gorleston, and if it is not reduced the Bench will have to increase the penalties."—Magistrate at Yarmouth Court. His Psyche to Blame!—"I am not guilty in fact, but I am in essence, as I had the wish to go fast."—Motorist summoned at Tottenham court for speeding. Fire-fighting—...quarterly in Coventry...group of companies...challenge shield...hope to win. Mr. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Rowlan... Plastic Plates—...(Canada) motor licence plates may be...-terial in 1943, to...purposes the steel...mally be used. Revised Cla...Rati... DURING October...bered, the...so securing the...of one-sixth over...month rationing...period a similar...mately six-monthly...spread venly individual monthly...horse-power classes...ing purposes, p...were also announced...by the Petroleum...groups and total...three months are...1-9 h.p.: Nov., 5; total, 13. 10 h.p.:...Jan., 5; total, 15...6; Dec., 5; Jan.,...13-15 h.p.: Nov., 6; total, 18. 16...Dec., 7; Jan., 6;...and over: Nov., 8;...total, 24. Thus the small...gain, now receiving...three months, while...classification (up...were allowed two...cars lose 2 gallo...anomaly that re...received an identical...moved, the Tens...and the Twelves...months—a reduction...for both h.p.s...cars lose rather m...and the other class... Hello Twins! 13-year-old Hazel and Jean Huntingford, of Bexley Heath, winners of this little Morris Eight, presented by a motor firm as first prize in their local Spitfire competition. 810 B16 | ||