A Well-designed Ambulance.
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We reproduce on this page two views of a Bean ambulance, the body of which has recently been built by Lgertons (Ipswich), Ltd., Northgate, Ipswich, by which the vehicle was supplied to the East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital authorities. The chassis is the special long-wheelbase 18-50 h.p. six-cylindered Bean, and the body is Messrs. Egerton's own design. It is panelled in metal and the interior is lined with mahogany-faced plywood. this being highly finished and varnished in the natural grain.
Accommodation is provided for two stretcher cases, or one stretcher case and four sitting patients, a tip-up seat at the front end being available for an attendant. The back of the patients' seat is constructed on a framework which folds down and forms the platform for the second stretcher when this is required. The second stretcher is normally carried in special brackets at the off side below the roof.
The interior of the body is heated from the exhaust and a regulating cock is fitted in the piping system. A box is placed under the fixed stretcher /fistful)) for medical requisites, whilst there is a shelf in one corner.
The windows in the sides of the body -are arranged so that the top halves can be lowered. The floor is covered with Linrubber, and all the corners are rounded off so that dirt cannot readily collect and cleaning can be easily carried out. An unusual feature for ambulances is the use of a luggage rail on the roof.
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This is the second ambulance which Egertons (Ipswich), Ltd., has supplied to the authority mentioned above.
Kingston By-pass Completed.
The remaining sections of the new Kingston by-pass road will be opened by the Minister of Transport during the course of this month. Two sections of the new road, which is 10 miles long, have been open for some time,
Ferry Service Saves a Long Detour.
A deputation from the lessees of the Beachley (Mon.) to Aust (Glos.) motorboat ferry services recently waited upon the Ministry of Transport and the Board of Trade with regard to the in stitution of a ferry service for commercial vehicles and private cars.
The scheme, which provides for the ferryage of at least 20 vehicles at "a time, is an extension of the present service for light vehicles and passengers, and is provoking much interest among Sonth Wales and West of England motor vehicle owners, for, so soon as it functions, they will be able to obviate 70 miles of the present Bristol to South Wales journey, and thus save a great deal of time. There are several matters to be cleared up between the ferry company and the Government departments before sanction to commence the servtee can be obtained. The A.A. and R.A.C. are greatly concerned in the extension of the ferry service and are giving to the promoters all possible assistance by way of statistics and information . concerning the potential volume of traffic.
It is stated that, as a result of the deputation's visit to the Government departments named, the scheme is likely to be expedited.
A New House Magazine.
Tecalemit, Ltd., 10, Little Portland Street, London, W.1, has just issued the first number of " Tecalemit News," publication which will be circulated monthly. It should interest all those concerned with the problem of lubrication, and copies can be obtained from the address given above.
Profits from a Toll-bridge.
The accounts for the past year Of the Dunham Bridge Co., the proprietors of a toll-bridge over the River Trent, which connects Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, show a profit for the twelve months. of 11,105 on the revenue account, the balance on that account to date being 16,158, and on the .repairs account £1,130. A dividend for the past year of 14 per cent., less tax, is to be paid. As mentioned in our issue' dated September 27th the bridge toils have been reduced as from September 19th last. The principal source of income is from motor traffic passing over the bridge.
Developing Rural Industries.
We have already referred to the use of demonstration motor vans in connection with the development of rural industries, and it is interesting to learn that arrangements have recently been made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for a blacksmith's demonstration van to tour West Suffolk for a period of two months as from the beginning of October. The vehicle will tour the rural areas of Suffolk and will he, used to demonstrate to blacksmiths and others interested the use of modern equipment in connection with farrier's work, including the repair of implements and machinery used on farms. The chassis used for the van is a 4-ton Peerless and the equipment includes an oil engine, lathe, anvil, portable forge, hand and power drilling machines, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting plant and other. apparatus.
Fleets of Associated Daimlers for Overseas.
Amongst the large number of substantial orders received by the ASSOelated Daimler Co., Ltd., during the past three months has been many from overseas users. During this period as many as 89 vehicles have been shipped to Australia, comprising 2-2i-tonners, 3-tanners and 4-5-tanners, and 42 for Buenos Aires, 25,of them consisting of Model 416 bus chassis. , In addition, the Belfast Omnibus Co., Ltd., has bought 55 Associated-Daimler buses, 30 of Model 416 and 25 of Model 423.
Many concerns in this country have also placed orders for fleets, particularly for passenger vehicles, these including such prominent users as the London General Omnibus Co., Ltd. (six Model 802 six-wheeled chassis), the Devon General Omnibus and Touring Co., Ltd., and the Newcastle Corporation.
Tyneside to Lancashire Daily.
• The latest long-distance limited-stop bus service to be inaugurated in the north country connects Tyneside with Manchester and Liverpool. The promoters of this venture—the sixth limited-stop service to be commenced in the last few months—are Messrs. Bunting and Taylor, of Prudhoe-onTyne, and at the outset they are providing one journey in each direction per day. The single-journey distance is in the vicinity of 170 miles, and the travelling time is 7i hours, with a 45minute halt near Leeds for lunch. Two comfortably appointed Thornycroft pneutiaatic-tyred machines and a 26seater Associated Daimler bus, are being used. The single fare is 15s. and the return charge 25s. The new service was started on October 5th. The route is via Harrogate and Oldham.
Cheap Fares Abandoned.
Many of those interested in passenger transport problems in London must have wondered if any financial benefits have been geeured by the tramways authorities as a result of the introduction of special cheap travelling facilities at certain periods of the day. Whether or not additional patronage is attracted to the vehicles is a moot point, and it is doubtful if the increased number of passengers carried offers a remunerative proposition. Perhaps the answer to some of these questions is obtained from the recent decision of the Croydon Corporation to abolish cheap penny mid-day fares on its tramways owing to the heavy losses incurred on the system, these amounting last year to 166,000. It is stated that the transport of each passenger represented all average loss of id. In conformity with this decision the London General Omnibus Co., Ltd., and the independent bus proprietors operating in the Croydon district have agreed to adopt the same course.
Peugeot Van Pritces.
As from the beginning of this month the price of the 742 h.p. Peugeot light van has been reduced to £139 10s., whilst the 13-35 h.p. chassis fitted with a standard delivery van body now sells at £245. A booklet just issued by Peugeot (England), Ltd., 78-80, Brompton Road, London, S.W.3, gives outstanding details of each of these models.
Guildford. Sanctions a New Service.
At a meeting of the Guildford Watch Committee the chief constable reportezl that he had received an application from Mr. A. B. Newman to operate a bus service (the Safeguard Coaches) be
tween North Street, Guildford, and the Aldershot Road housing estate. Be reported that the time-table had been checked with other services running partially on the some route, and did not clash, and the fares were in order. The route of the proposed service is via Western Road and Beckingharn Road. After consideration of these facts the committee sanctioned the service.
A Teesside Bridge Scheme.
Consequent upon the rapidly inereas• lug number of motor vehicles ,running to and from Teesside, steps are -being taken by the two responsible authorities, the Middlesbrough Corporation and the Durham County Council, to provide a new bridge over the River Tees. Engineers engaged jointly by the authorities to report upon the position recommend that a new bridge should be constructed at Newport, and have prepared two schemes, one for a bridge with a clear way for traffic of 200 ft., at an estimated cost of £47000, and the other for a dear way of 325 ft., at a cost of £585,000.
Canadian Production.
In August last, 12,526 motor vehicles were produced in Canada, this figure representing an increase of 15 per cent. on the output of the previous month, but being 18 per cent. below that for the comparable month of last year. The total inclueled 2,322 motor lorries and 716 chassis, less than 100 of the latter being for business purposes.
Seaside Taxicab Fares.
At ,a meeting of the Eastbourne Watch Committee a letter was received from the town clerk of Torquay stating that the proposal in the town is to fix taxicab fares at is. 611. for the first mile and 6d. every succeeding half mile, the latter representing a reduction of 3d. It was reported that the town clerk of Worthing had suggested that representatives of South Coast towns should meet to consider the question of revision of taxicab fares, and this matter is to be considered at the next meeting of the committee.