Local Proceedings.
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Atherstone R.D.C. is inquiring as to the cost of a second-hand steam wagon.
Waltharnstow U.D.C. has authorized the surveyor to purchase three secondhand steam wagons.
Margate Town Council has authorized the surveyor to negotiate for the purchase of four Foclen steam wagons.
Richmond (Surrey) T.C. has accepted the tender of the General Vehicle Co., Ltd., at £1,295 for an electric dust cart.
Leyton U.D.C. has received sanction from the L.G.B. for the loan and expenditure of £7,675 for the purchase of motor dust vans.
South Shields Corporation Tramways Committee has accepted the tender of the Daimler Co. for the supply of two chassis at £950 each.
South Shields Corporation has purchased a motor wagon for £842 from Messrs. Turney and Co., agents for Guy Motors, Ltd. , -Luton Council has asked the surveyor to endeavour to obtain offers for two chassis of second-hand 2 or 3-ton meter vehicles for adaptation for street watering purposes.
Southampton C.C. Asylums Committee, after having used a Thornycroft lorry for 15 years, has decided to replace it by a new 4-ton lorry of the same make, at a cost of £855 (chassis price).
Leyton U.D.C. Fire Brigade Committee recommends ordering from Dennis Bros., of Guildford, two 4.5 hp. turbine motor fire-engines' and one 45 h.p. tender and escape, at a total cost of £4,005.
. The L.G.B. has consented to the borrowing of £1,450 by the South Shields Corporation for the provision of an electric boosting station for the supply of electricity to the council's electric vehicles.
Ilford U.D.C. Works Committee has agreed to pay the General Vehicle Co. £1,362 each for two electric vehicles, this being £73 per vehicle above the original tender nrice, on condition that the vehicles are delivered forthwith.