British Motor Cycles and World Markets at Olympia Show
British manufacturers of cycles and motor cycles plan a larger presence at the Olympia show from October 4 to 11, 1926. Export trade grows as British components are used by Continental makers, with Britain maintaining a lead in world markets, especially in Australia and other industrial centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winder Cycles
Sceepsorien
Maya
Continental
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
Australia
Oaer
Olympia
Birmingham Rowle
London
Rover
Adventurous Triumph Car Ride From Kumesi To Timbuctoo
Three motorists from Kumesi West Africa undertook a 1600 mile round trip to Timbuctoo French Sudan using Triumph motorcycles with sidecars and a Model P Triumph. The outward leg lasted 12 days amid sand rocks and desert tracks in extreme heat. The party praised Triumph reliability noting minor engine issues and comprehensive cost accounting cited from a London dealer's record showing high miles with inflationary running costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kumesi
Africa
Timbuctoo
Sudan
Triumph
K. M. Vaughan
Survey Department
Sekondi
E Warty
Captain Riley
Gowing
Mr. Vaughan
Vaughan
Some New Royal Cars
His Majesty the King has purchased a Daimler car fitted with a Hooper body. Hooper and Co have renewed orders for horses to be alloy over for royal use, and the cars are glazed with Triplex safety glass to prevent injury in accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menare
Watering Sydney Streets With Foreign Machines
Four special street watering machines from England are being used on Sydney streets. The Leyland 4 ton chasers carry large water tanks and have needles for spray delivery at the Fushi theatrevia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
England
British Motoring Interest Spreads Overseas and Triumphs Shine
Contagious interest in motoring grows as Triumph riders dominate a recent trial with multiple cups and team prize. Singer car output jumps in March production for overseas markets, with Australia and Empire nations taking large orders. Rover overseas deliveries and air cooled engine tests highlight durable British autos for global demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chil
Singapore
Triumphs
Eee
Coventry
Poteas
Australia
Empire
South Africa
Spirit of Venture Ex MI Men Aim to Cross Africa by Car
Ex MI men Frank Gray and John Sawyer prepare a desert crossing from Khartoum to the coast. They reject full prepacking, trusting the vehicle and their skill to conquer Africa, following a West Africa tour and car makers Jowett challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit OF Venture
M.i*'s
Africa
Frank Gray
M.I
Oxford
John Sawyer
Oxfordshire
Gray
Hanbury
House of Commons
Adria
Caytom Fangus
Khartoum
Indser
Mc Cray
Mr. Gray
West Africa
West
Central Africa
Jowetts
Sahara
Libyan
Mehashass
Sawyer
Safari
Bewice
British motorists plan to cross Africa in motor trail
The article describes British adventurers attempting an overland motor expedition across Africa, noting collapsible tides for river crossings and portable raft ideas. It highlights the challenge of supplying fuel and the hardy design of vehicles as they aim for Kano and Khartoum with limited communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
County of
Broad
Hollund
Africa
Afriva
Dawes
Kano
Khartoum
Gray
Sawyer
Hick Jowett
Mystery of Friendship and Its Uneasy Bonds
A reflective piece on friendship, its challenges and ideals. It contrasts true friendship with shallow ties, cites literary voices, and notes that genuine companionship grows from mutual care, shared values, and honest exchange rather than wealth or power.
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Agnis Samuel Allen & Sons Ltd
Cairne
Iron and
Earens Foundry
Gelling Bros. Ltd
P.O. Box
Carne
Mauree
Retile
Emir
Tadelland
Ireland
Daniel
Harris & SO
Gordonvale
Vulcan
Price
L. Fitzsimmons
British Motor Cycles
Petral
Tialloway Motors
Mug
LEY
GREE
Cobham
Wilertaken
Sweden
Luneberg
Swedish Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
Air Force
Sydney Samith
David
Jonathan
Norah Bentwick
Daily Mail
T Wenaway
Mark Wain
Renship
Heither
Tower Tor Ath
Service
Yates & Law Somners
Kegels
General
TOOLS
God Carreley
Lake Street
Cairns
Atherton, Herberton, Peeramon & Ravenshos
Dunlop
Bea
Gare
Isbane
Laide Street
Brisbane
Nerfs
FORD
Voi
Cairns Motor Agency CO
BOLE
City
Shire
Musk & Bon
al Bablnda
Donaldscom & Donaldson
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