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"Premature" Bridge Restriction.
Both the highways and motorbus committees of Eastbourne Corporation object to a notice exhibited by the Southern Railway Co. prohibiting the use of Whitley Road Bridge by vehicles weighing more than 5 tons laden.
The borough engineer stated at a recent meeting of the highways committee that the bridge was the outlet from the southern end of the town for the heavy lorries of the municipality, and that an objection to the company's proposal, as the bridge authority, to limit the bridge to 5-ton loads should be made. The motorbus committee also opposed the plan.
The Southern Railway Co. is to be informed that the issue of the notice is premature.
Southport's New Fire-fighter.
Southport's new Leyland-Metz turntable escape has, for some time, been awaiting the completion of the brigade's new headquarters, which are now almost ready for occupation. From May 24-26 the new station will be thrown open for public inspection, whilst on May 29 a demonstration of the Leyland escape will be held in the centre of the town.
Liverpool's Busy Ambulances and Fire engines.
Mr. A. K. Wilson, chief constable of Liverpool. in his annual report, states that 5,110 calls for ambulances were received during the past year, a daily average of 14. The mileage covered was 20,995.
Of 1,144 calls received by the fire brigade 125 were malicious alarms. The value of property a,f risk was £3,970,874, and the estimated loss £301,165, or only 7.5 per cent, of the total.
What is Most Suitable Material for White Lines?
The highwaye committee of Marylebone Borough Council has had under consideration the question of the most suitable material to be used for permanent white lines, and has consulted the Ministry of Transport on the matter. The Ministry appears to incline to the view that stainless-steel studs or blocks are amongst the most durable materials for this purpose.
The committee also gathers that the serviceability of rubber has not yet B24
been fully tested, although cast-iron blocks with a rubber covering have been used for the whole of the white lines in the Mersey tunnel. In order to assist the Ministry in its experimental work,sections of the steel studs laid at Marble Arch and of rubber blocks at Marylebone Circus will, in due course, be forwarded for examination.
Bexhill Haulage Rates.
Bexhill Corporation has accepted the tender of Mr, F. F. Green for the supply of motor haulage, including driver, as follows :-1-ton lorry, 20s. per day, 6d. per half-day, 2s. 6d. per hour ; 2-ton lorry, 27s. 6d. per day, 15s. per hall-day; and 21-ton lorry, 35s. per day, 19s. per half-day. FIRST MUNICIPAL GAS-FILLING STATION.
We understand that, on June 1, Dr. Leslie Burgin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, will open at Lincoln the first municipal gas-filling
station for motor vehicles. As our readers will remember, the first public filling station of a similar kind was opened at Chesterfield a few months ago.
Traffic Lanes on Great North Road.
The highways committee of Notts County Council reports that the Ministry of Transport has requested it to carry out experiments in the laying of double lines denoting traffic lanes on the Great North Road for 20 miles, the estimated cost being £22 per mile. The committee has acceded to the request, subject to a grant of 60 per cent. being made towards the expense incurred. The lines are being provided between Markham Moor and Shire Dyke.
Liverpool-Southport Road Improvement.
Southport Corporation is making representations to Lancs County Council and the Minister of Transport urging them to proceed with the scheme for the improvement of the road between Liverpool and Southport, including the Formby by-pass. A great volume of traffic uses the road, and congestion and inconvenience are alleged to be caused. ECONOMY OF A DENNIS GULLY-EMPTIER.
The highways committee of Ipswieli Corporation reports that a week's demonstration was recently made with a Dennis gully-emptier. During this period 391 gullies, 20 catch-pits and one cesspool were cleared. The cost per 1,000 gullies works out at £31, as against a current cost of £47.
The-Committee finds that a 700-gallon machine is most suitable for its purpose. there being a 400-gallon compartment for clean water and a 300-gallon sludge tank. In addition, an interchangeable refuse-collection body would be provided. The total cost of the outfit is £875 and the committee recommends its purchase.