A fully-illustrated description of the Gamage-Bell motorcab depot appears on pages 214 - 215 herewith.
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We discuss editorially, on the first page of this issue, the claims of the motorcab driver to be classified as a skilled worker.
"Clock" Doctoring.
On Tuesday of last week, the case against H. Alcorn. a taximeter fitter, who is charged with tampering with the General Motor Cab Co.'s taximeters, was resumed after a month's adjournment. The defendant was committed for trial, bail being allowed.
Mann and Overton v. Waterloo Taxicab Co., Ltd.
The plaintiffs in the above case sued for 2200 for repairs executed and spare parts supplied to Brasier cabs belonging to the Waterloo Co. The defendants counterclaimed for £1,200 for alleged defective material and bad workmanship. This case was heard last week before the Official Referee. The defendants in their counterclaim sued for loss of profit while their cabs were off the street, and therefore the main point at issue was the earnings of such a cab per diem. Amongst the witnesses for
the plaintiffs were : Messrs. W. H. Smith (Lacy and Co.); W. S. Saunderson (Bedford Motors); and F. Heron Rogers (consulting engineer, Westminster); and for the defendants, Messrs. PL A. Lancaster and Tacehi (both cosulting engineers) were retained. Amongst the alleged defective parts which were exhibited were the back-hub sleeves, cardan joints, striking shafts, top-speed shafts, etc. The verdict went to Mr. Overton, with costs. The judge strongly advised the cab company not to appeal, but rather took the view that the breakages were due to "sabotage."