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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

The wheels of wealth will be slowed by all difficulties of transport at whatever points arising, as a carriage is by

the roughness of the roads over which it runs,"—John Beattie Crosier.

A £40,000 Order for Vehicles.

A direct indication of the increasing use of motor vehicles in Swansea and West Wales areas is to be found in an order which we learn from a reliable source is reported to have been placed by Jeffreys and Co., Ltd., engineers, brass founders, etc., of Wassail Square Garage, Swansea, with W. and G. du Gros, Ltd., for a large number of motor vehicle chassis, coach chassis, commercial vehicles and lighter models which, it is understood, are for subsequent distribution in the area.

The order, which is stated to be the largest placed from the area for some time, involves an expenditure of £40,000. It is of interest to note that, apart from this order, the same company has since Easter acquired over 20 vehicles, an encouraging sign of the recognition in West Wales of the value of motor vehicles for use in industrial areas.

An Eminent Chemist's Death.

The recent death of Sir George Beilby, F.R.S., LL.D., removes an eminent figure from the ranks of experts who have paid considerable attention to fuel economy. He was the inventor of certain processes used in several departments of industry, but much of his energy was devoted to the study of coal in relation to the preservation of supplies and the prevention of smoke. He was the president of the Institute of Metals in the years 1916-1918, and published in 1921 a technical work on the aggregation and _flow of solids.

Government and Coach Accidents.

The Minister of Transport was asked in Parliament whether he would hold an inquiry into the recent accidents occurnag to motor coaches, with special reference to the sufficiency of the brakd systems, the competence of the drivers and the state of the roads.

Re replied that he was not at present' empowered to hold inquiries into such accidents, but that he had 'promoted a Bill to procure the requisite power; mut that this Bill would be pushed on in the

autumn sittings of the House. • .

A Prominent Road Surveyor Resigns.

Mr. Albert E. Brookes, recognized as one of the leading authorities on road construction in this country, has announced his intention of resigning from the position of county surveyor and engineer to the Durham County Council,. a post he has occupied for the past ten years.

Mr. Brookes has rendered excellent service to the county, and its fine highways have resulted from his enterprising and far-seeing policy of concentrating several years' maintenance charges into one or two years in order to get the roads into first-class condition to bear modern traffic. The county has, indeed, been held up as a model to the rest of the country for road-making achievements. Mr, Brookes, who has been associated B20

with local authorities for 35 years, is taking up private work. His resignation has been received with extreme regret.

A New American Six-wheeler.

The formation of the Six Wheel Co. to manufacture six-wheeled motorbuses and lorries was announced in New York a few days ago by Mr. Charles M. Schwab, chairman of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, who has assumed the chairmanship of the new corporation. The company's product is described as a distinct departure in automotive engineering. The new type of vehicle, ac cording to a statement issued by Mr. Schwab, will reduce road impact to about one-fourth of that experienced by four-wheeled vehicles of similar capacity. The headquarters of the new company will be in Philadelphia.

The Brush Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd., Falcon Works, Loughborough, inform us that their branch office at Cardiff has been removed to 22, Dumfries Place.

London's Ambulance Services.

The 1.923 report of the London County Council gives details of the ambulance service which waa established ia 1915. This service is operated from seven stations at Fulham, Bloomsbury, Shoreditch, Lee, Brixton, "Elephant and Castle" and Poplar. In addition, the ambulance belonging to the Hampstead and NAV. London General Hospital is utilized when not engaged on hospital work, a subsidy of £300 per annum being paid by the council for such service.

On March 6th, 1923, the council agreed to establish subsidiary stations to be in commission on weekdays, during day and evening hours only, at Highbury, Battersea and Paddington. These stations were brought into use early in the year.

Twelve ambulances are provided for the seven stations, and during the year four new Clement-Talbot chassis were obtained to replace other machines which had been in commission since 1915.

The total mileage for the year was 137,084. Practically all calls are received by telephone, and in 1923 police calls formed 70 per cent, of the total. The number in a single day varied from 37 in February to 123 in July.

As a proof of efficiency, and as a refutation of the serious criticism levelled at the ambulance system owing to delays which are said to occur, it is interesting to note that the average time between the receipt of the call and the arrival of the ambulance at a case was 8.4 mins., as compared with 8.7 mins. in 1922, and within an average period of 18 mins. from the receipt of the call the casualty has been received at hospital.

Renumbering the Great North Road.

It has been decided to renumber a section of the Great North Road between Boroughbridge and Darlington_ As a result the alterations shown below have become necessary in the route numbering of certain roads in the northeastern area. These alterations will be shown in future editions of the Ministry of Transport road maps. Members of the public already in possession of these maps may desire to record the alterations now announced :-.

Old No. Section of Road. New No.

A.66 From Bosoughbridge to Scotch Corner . A.687

From Scotch Corner to A.1 Darlington (Blackwell)

A.1

From Boroughbridge to Darlington (Black well) ... ... A.167

A.66 From Boroughbridge to

Hull ... A.1079

A.1.67 From Topcliffe to Thirsk A.168 From Thirsk to Northallerton B.6273 From Scorton to Plan

tation House ... B.1263 A London One-way Street.

As a result of the serious traffic congestion arising in the narrow part of Mare Street, hackney, i.e., the northern end from Amhurst Read to Dalton Lane, the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis has made an order which will have the effect of making this part of Mare Street a one-way thoroughfare. Vehicles proceeding along this section of the road will only be allowed to travel in a southerly direction. The order came into force last week.

A Well-equipp2d Teesside Brigade.

The Eston Urban District Council has opened a new and well-equipped firestation complete with an efficient motorized brigade, the duty of which is to protect the densely populated Teesside industrial districts—Grangetown, South Bank and Eaton. The building is a twostorey one, -with a frontage of 76 ft. and a depth of 36 ft., and it has a sweeping approach to the main road, facilitating speedy turn-outs of the fleet.

The vehicles of the brigade comprise a 45 h.p. Dennis pump, complete with escape, a 59 h.p. Daimler tender, a steam engine and an escape, both of which can be hauled by a motor vehicle in order to

expedite turn-outs. There is an adequately equipped repair shop alongside the main room. A chain of 11 callboxes has been instituted.

Petitioning for Buses.

The Blackpool Tramways Committee has received a petition from residents in the Tyldesley district requesting the establishment of a motor bin service along Central Drive, Central Road and on to Hawes, Side Lane. The tramway manager has been instructed to consider and, if practicable, to establish a motorbus service on the Marton route in order to augment the tramway service at periods when there are exceptional traffic demands.

The tramways committee has considered the question of tbe establishment for a trial period of three months of a motorbus service from Thornton Railway Station to Run Naze, under the agreed terms of amalgamation between the Thornton Urban District Council

and the corporation. A special subcommittee has been appointed to inspect and report upon the proposed route.

Wholesale Speed Limits Sought.

Barking Town Urban District Council is drawing the attention of the Essex County Council to the necessity for a speed limit being imposed in respect of the following highways within the district, viz. : London Road (from Abbey Road corner to North Street); North Street (from London Road to the I3roadway); East Street (from the Broadway to the railway station); Ripple Road (from East Street to the Ripple School); Longbridge Road (from the railway station to the garage of the L.G.O.Co.); Abbey Road (from London Road to Heath Street); St. Paul's Road (from Heath Street to Ripple Road).

The Scottish Show.

The Glasgow Corporation Finance Committee suggests the payment of a fee of t1,850 for the use of Kelvin Hall for the 23rd annual Scottish Motor Exhibition from November 21st to 29th, inclusive.

Petrol Pump Accuracy.

Further representations are being made by the Middlesex County Council for early legislation to make petrol measuring pumps subject to the provisions of the Weights and Measures Acts. . Lmco.nshire Bridges.

To the great advantage of motor, vehicle users, works of improvement continue to he effected in connection with Lincolnshire bridges. It was decided at the last meeting; of the Lindsey Council, which exercises administrative control over a wide territory extending from the county's capital towards the Humber, to enter into negotiations with the responsible canal company and the Ministry of Transport as to the terms upon which the present inadequate structures at Crowle and Keaclby may he reconstructed.

The Ministry has already given its approval to the construction of a new bridge over the Louth Canal at North Moresby, a grant of 65 per cent, of the cost having been made conditionally upon the completion of the scheme at an early date. Thus a direct incentive is now being afforded to the Speedy execution of improvements which have been long needed, and the response of the Lincolnshire authorities warrants the anticipation of the rapid realization of many practical schemes.

Objection to Coach Ban.

The roads committee of the 'Warwickshire County Council has had its attention drawn to the recent frequent use of the main roads through Great Alma village by large motor coaches, and it is suggested that thecoancil should apply to the Ministry of Transport for an order under Section 7 (4) of the Roads Act, 1921, to prohibit the use of this thoroughfare by such vehicles. The county surveyor, however, has reported that, although the road is narrow in plaCes and might reasonably be considered unsuitable for large vehicles, he does not think it, is a case where the council should apply for an order to prevent the use of the road by such vehicles, as it is a second-dais

thoroughfare. Ile adds that application to the Ministry might bring the reply that if the road is unsuitable owing to its narrowness for'any class of traffic, it should be adapted to meet modern requirements, and, consequently, the Ministry would not be prepared to make an order.

London Street Accidents.

The authorities of Scotland Yard have just issued a return which gives the number of accidents to persons and property in -the streets of London during the quarter ending June last, The number of accident's during the period totalled 22,922, of which private motors were responsible for 6,300, trade and commercial motors for 4,133, buses 2,189 and trams 1,283.

In considering these figures and making a rioniparison between the various types of vehicles involved in thern, sight must not be lost of the fact that some of those accidents which may possibly be attributed to buses, lorries and similar types of vehicle may be directly attendant upon the existence of vehicles running on a permanent track and their occupancy of the greater portion of the roads.

Representation in New Zealand.

One of our readers, who is shortly proceeding to New Zealand, has been much impressed with our recent article, " The Motor Vehicle Market of New Zealand," and, as he has been engaged in the motor trade for many years and has a thorough knowledge of all types of car and lorry, lie is anxious to get into touch with some company of manufacturers who are desirous of extending. their trade activities in New Zealand. It appears that at present American vehicles are vastly in the ascendency, but an opening appears to exist for the introduction of British makes built to give reliability under 'Dominion conditions of service. Letters addressed " N.Z.," c.o. the Editor, will he forwarded.

Bus Competition in Dutch Indies.

Some interesting information regarding the competition of buses and the way in which they are forcing fare reductions on the railways is given in the report of the Deli Railway Co. for 1923, -which appeared recently. The passenger receipts are about equal to those for 1917, but about 40 per cent. lower than those for 1921, these results heieg all the more disquieting in that in normal times passenger traffic tenda steadily to increase.

One of the causes of the retrogression is motorbus competition, and this is alluded to as being the most disturbing. It is stated that the only means open to avoid further loss and to win back the ground which has already been lost is to extepd the services and to reduce thp fares. The first steps in this direction show that something has already been accomplished.

A Range of Useful Devices.

The M.A.P. Co., of Great Lister Street, Birmingham, who market a range of useful accessories for motor vehicle users, include amongst their specialities a well-designed sparking plug, which possesses one or two outstanding characteristics,. The plug is of the detachable tame with a mica insulator, and, although i the electrode is of the bar type, it s so disposed that it forms a bridge diametrically across the base of the plug body. A feature of the plug is the means by which the spark gap is adjusted. This can he increased or decreased at will by the insertion or removal of a number of thin brass washers between the insulator gland-net and the top of the plug body.

1322 The plugs are manufactured in a variety of patterns, and are claimed to be suitable for every type of internalcombustion engine.

Other specialities of the company include a plug cooler, and a petrol filter which prevents water and foreign matter from getting into the carburetter.

Rail and Road Privileges and Penalties.

The other day the owner of a motor coach demonstrated in the Manchester County Court the preferential attitude of the law towards the railway companies as compared with this competing form of passenger road transport. He had allowed the use of his vehicle to a party who crowded seven more children into the coach than it -was supposed to carry ; these were in addition to the full complement of adults. The hirers of the vehicle declined to pay anything extra for the additional passengers, and he" sued the excursionists. for the seven extrafares. But the Judge of the County Court painted out that he could riot enforce the payment of fares for more people than the vehicle was licensed to carry, and so the matter was dismissed.

But if aarailway company carries more in a compartment than it is supposed to accommodate ali passengers pay fares, whether they are inconvenienced or not. Evidently there is one law for the railway authority and another for. the owner of a motor vehicle—a point not to be forgotten when the comparative position of rail and road passenger services is being considered.

"London's Lead in Bus Design."

We regret that in the caption to a drawing of a gearbox which appeared in our article, "London's Lead in Bus Design," published last week, we ieferred to it as being a Leyland, when the illustration was actually that of an ARC.

It is understood that efforts are being made to close to all motor tratIC the road at Oare leading to the beautiful Lorna Doan Valley.

The Edinburgh Corporation Tramways Department is inviting tenders for the supple of a 2-ton motor lorry; and tenders have to be delivered not later than August 30th.

Merthyr's Bus Mans.

The Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council has almost completed its arrangements for the new municipal bus services. At the latest meeting of the council it was agreed to purchase from Messrs. E. Snow and Sons, Merthyr, bus proprietors, two of their A.E.C. buses for £950 each, subject to same renewals being undertaken by the vendors, and a bus for a workmen's service for £100.

Temporary accommodation has been found for the buses, and plans have been passed for a new municipal garage and workshops, estimated to cost £3,8f./0 to The principle of running Sunday services was agreed to, and the hours of e.mploVees are to he arranged so as to total '(itieluding Sunday working) to 48 per week. Drivers' ,Wages were fixed at 1s. 4d. per hour, subject to the alterations likely to be made by the Joint Wages Board.

A rather unusual arrangement is to be made with regard to conductors. The council is to employ youths from 15 to 18 years of age, who, when they arrive at the age of 19, are to be dismissed " unless some opening occurs in other departments " connected with the service. The wages of these lads eri to be as follow i-15-16 years, 17s. per week ; 16-17 years, 19e. ; 17-18 years, 23s, 6d. ; and 18-19 years, 29s. There are already imrcations that local labour bodies feel outraged at the proposals of the council with regard to conciliators, and a protest . is to be made to the council.

As the running of the services is likely to cost £5,000 per annum at least, it has been decided to form a special committee to manage this branch of the municipal enterprise.

Seville as a Motorbus Centre.

The development. of motorbus routes is extending in the neighbourhood of Seville, and 20 towns and villages between 5 and 100 kilometres distant from the city are now connected in this way. These services are privately owned, and frequently in competition with one another. Many building schemes are under way in Seville, and, as plans are being considered for the widening of many streets, the demand for motorbuses should increase.

A New Buda Engine.

The Ruda Co., of Illinois, America, yiho are represented in this conntry by the Buda Co. (England), of 75, Evershot Road, Stroud Green, London, N.4, have just produced a new engine, which

is specifically intended for bus Work. It is a six-cylinder model with a bore of 4 ins, and a streke of 5t ins., the cylinders being L-headed, and in certain tests which have been carried out the power unit. has developed 75 b.h.p. at 2,100 r.p.m.

This is a new departure for the Buda Co., who have hitherto confined their activities to the design and construction of lorry engines. It is interesting to learn that from a recent census of lorries and tractors taken in the U.S.A., 32 per cent, of them were found to be fitted with Buda engines.

Competition for New Zealand Market.

An International Exhibition, which :will have a motor section, is to he held at Dunedin for five months, commencing November, 1925. American motor exporters believe that this Show will offer a particularly attractive opportunity of stabilizing their position in New Zealand, and British manufacturers should do all that is possible to improve their position in this market, Details regarding exhibits, Customs' reservations, etc., are being issued by New Zealand consular representatives in the United States, and no doubt similar information can be obtained from the New Zealand Government Offices, 415, Strand, London, W.C.Z.

Eastbourne Bus Results.

The motorbus accounts of the Eastbourne Corporation for the year ended March 31st last reveal a net profit on the service of 26,174, as compared with 26,264 in the previous year. The gross revenue amounted to 252,307, and under the heading of expenditure we note the following items :—For wages of inspectors, drivers, conductors and cleaners, 216,275; petrol, 25,884; tyres, £1,206; licence and registration fees, 21,863; repairs and maintenance to buses, £6,896; ananagement expenses, 23,226; and other items.

The gross revenue for the period was a record, as were the figures dealing with the number of passengers carried and miles run, the former being 8,018,753 and the latter 646,514, an increase over the number of miles run last, year of 132,667. The income per *bus-mile was 18.90d. and the cost per bus-mile 16.58d., a suet profit of 2.32d. per bus-mile thus being shown.

Since the year 1919 the corporation has steadily increased its fleet of buses, and up to the period covered by the report it possessed a fleet of 33 vehicles, of which 21 were double-deckers of Leyland manufacture, but five new doubledeck Leylands, with bodies built by the Brush Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd., have been added this season.

Last week we illustrated and described a popular type of toast-rack body on a Berliet chassis, but omitted to mention that the body was designed and constructed by Messrs. Strachan and Brown.

South Shields Corporation account for the year ended May 31st show losses of 21,328 on tramcars and 21,621 on motorbuses,

New ,Ford Prices.

Many of our readers will probably have observed that the Ford Motor Co., Ltd., have once more reduced their prices, and as and from August 2nd the new figures are as follow, those given in parentheses being the old prices :— 7-cwt. van, 2104 (2110); Ton truck chassis, 2107 (2115); Ton truck, 2132 (2140); Ton van, 2137 (£145). These are the lowest prices reached in the history of the company.

Improving Kentish Roads.

The Kent County Council has just approved in principle a scheme involving an expenditure of 2,400,000 for improving the condition of the Folkestone road between Maidstone and Folkestone, with by-pass roads at Lenharri, Charing and Ashford. Of the total cost of the scheme the Ministry of Transport is to contribute 75 per cent.

A Speed Limit Extended.

At a meeting of the Oxford Watch Committee it was reported that the Ministry of Transport had made an Order under Section 9 (i) of the Motor Car Act, 1903, extending the existing 10-mile speed limit from the north-west end of Magdalen Bridge to its junction with The Plain, and from The Plain to its junction with St. Clement's Street, Cowley Road and Iffiey Road.

Tractors in Finland.

Of the 500 tractors in use in Finland about 400 are used for agricultural vvork, and the majority of the remainder for transporting lumber. Wheeled tractorg are mostly used on the farms, while track-laying tractors are favoured for most other purposes. The most popular' type of machine weighs about 3 tong and is rated at about 20 h.p.

The majority of tractors at present in use are of American manufacture, although the Podeus, Dinos, Fiat, June, and Kullervo tractors are fairly welt represented. The first two machines mentioned are of German origin, ad June is made in Sweden, whilst the Kallervo is of local manufacture. Tractors are not employed to a great extent for belt work on farms.

Parking at Aberystwyth.

A special meeting of the Aberystwyth .Town Council, held to consider the question of parking motor vehicles in the town, has adepted the recommendations of a committee that municipal parking spaces be maintained by the cOuneil and a charge made for their use.

The station road and Smithfield Square will in future be appropriated for this purpose, and a full-time attendant is to be appointed to take charge of the parked vehicles. In future years these sites will be used as parkt in the period from May to September, inclusive, whilst this season the parking provision will extend to the end of September. The scale of charges to apply is as follows:—Buses, chars:a-banes, heavy lorries, per day, is. 6d, ; motorcars, ls.;motorcycle combinatiens, 9d.; and motorcycles, 6d. per day. .

Road Mansport in South Africa.

• Once a year Mr. C. W. Francis Harrison, formerly Acting Trade Corn-. missioner in London for the Union of South African Government RailwaY, produces a handsome volume relating to the trade, industries, products and resources of the sub-continent. This year the handbook, which is published at 22s., is finer than ever it runs to 544 pages, is copiously illustrated, and contains, in addition, a section devoted to the British Empire Exhibition, We note that in Section Seven it is stated that the number of motor vehicles registered in the Union in the year1923 was 57,653. Of these (including bicycles) 46,436 are registered for private purposes and -11,217 for business purposes. Great Britain supplied 13,281 (23 per cent.), the U.S.A. and Canada together 43,559 (75k per cent.), France 373, Germany 248, Italy 110, and other countries 82. Mr. Harrison adds that out of a total of 299 power-driven lorries, the U.K. .supplied 72, North America 218, the value for the year 1925being 291,344. Chassis (lorries) were valued at 259,021 and other parts at 221,423, For the heaviest commercial vehicles, Mr, Harrison adds, there is a fair sale, and chars-h-bancs have made their appearance, whilst there is good scope in motor ,delivery vans. As the roads of the country are improved, motor vehicles will becoine a feature in the agricultural 'districts. There are bound to be de • velopments also in mechanical ploughing. It is added that a South African motor spirit called "Natalite " has been used with success.

Bus Rivalry and Racing.

Effective steps-to put an end to racing and rivalry on the part of bus companies have been taken by the Llanelly Corporation Transport Committee.

The committee has paid special attention to the Pontardulais service and, having regard to evidence as to racing and driving to the danger of the public and passengers, has decided that a halfhourly service between Llanelly and Pontardulais on Thursdays and Saturdays should be ample. It aiieordingly recommends that six journeys daily be allotted to the Express Service CO.and the remainder of the journeys to the South Wales Transport Co.

The actual times of running are to be fixed by arrangement between the licensees in question in conjunction with the council's inspector.

Payment for Extraordinary Traffic.

The Derbeck Colliery Co. has made-a payment of 2500 to the Notts County Council in respect of their extraordinary traffic, which caused damage to •the Worksop-Balby main road.

Local Proceedings.

Oxford City Council has purchased a 1-ton Morris tipping wagon at a cost of 2235.

Trowbridge Parks Committee is arranging for a demonstration of a motor mowing machine.

Oxford Corporation Parks Committee has purchased a motor, mower at a cost of 277.

Bolton Corporation has decided to purchase a 2-ton petrol lorry for the waterworks department.

Barking Town Urban District Council has authorised the purchase of a motor delivery van for the electricity department.

Bolton Corporation Streets Committee has decided to invite tenders for the supply of two 50-60-cwt. three-way tippirrg wagons.

Merthyr Tydfil Corporation has left the question of the purchase of a new motor ambulance in the hands of the medical officer of health.

Trowbridge Urban District Council proposes to fix weighbridge charges at 4d. up to 30 cwt.. and 6d. for weights in excess of this amount.

Northfleet Urban District Council is again to go into the question of the adoption of mechanical transport for various municipal purposes.

Blyth Town Council is contemplating the erection of a fire station, constructed and equipped on modern lines, the cost of the premises being in the vicinity of 27;080.

-Bolton Watch Conimittee has arranged to provide patrol constables with cycles so that they can betfer supervise the traffic on main roads and at important traffic points at busy times.

To ascertain what payment is usually made for the employment of a mechanical expert to examine licensed buses the Llanelly Corporation has decided to find out the practice in other towns.

Merthyr Corporation has received a letter from Leyland Motors, Ltd., expressing their opinion that the .chargehand fitter who will be responsible for the maintenance of the buses should visit the works prior to delivery so that he may obtain a clear insight into the methas of manufacture. Purchases Instead of Hiring.

The Blaenavon Urban District Council (Mon.) has been recommended by its surveyor to purchase a convertible steam roller at an estimated cost of £908, a scarifier at a cost of £82 10s. and a side-tipping body at an estimated cost of £158.

It is pointed out that in the year 1922-1923 the council paid £942 for the hire of a steam roller and £902 for contracted haulage.

A committee is to go into the matter at an early date.

A Renewed Request.

Ribble Motor Services, Ltd., who control a vast network of services from their headquarters at Preston, recently renewed their application to the Bolton Watch Committee to be allowed to run buses between Bolton and Blackburn, Burnley and Belmont. The committee has decided, however, not to depart from its resolution of December last, when the application was refused on the ground that the routes, so far as they are within the borough, are adequately served by existing transport facilities. The coramittee added that to accede to the request would create additional congestion.

A New Trent Bridge.

The Minister of Transport has sanctioned the erection of a bridge across the River Trent at Gunthorpe to replace the toll bridge, which will remain while the new bridge is being constructed. The Notts County Council authorities are to proceed with the work at an early date. Warwickshire Road Schemes.

The roads committee of the Warwickshire County Council has under consideration two improvemeut schemes, the first concerning the widening to a uniform width of at least. 60 ft. of the Birmingham-Coventry main road, and the second, which is in a sense bound up with the first, the provision of a new arterial road, miles in length, from the outskirts of Coventry, linking up the Birmingham-Coventry road with the Coventry-London road, thus relieving much of the present pressure.

The latter scheme, if it matures, will avoid the necessity for through traffic passing over the narrow and congested streets in the centre of Coventry. The estimated cost of the two schemes is .183,000. They will receive further consideration at a later date.


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