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Operator Warned Over Works Service

24th January 1958
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BECAUSE his brother-in-law had gone to Nigeria, a Flintshire coach operator was unable to produce a written document from him confirming that their partnership has been dissolved. This was stated at Wrexham, last week, when the North Western Traffic Commissioners were asked to modify a licence operated by the Voel Motor Co., Dyserth, for an express service between Meliden and the de Havilland factory at Broughton.

Mr. W. K. Davies said he ran the concern with Mr. L. 1. Davies, following the departure of his brother-in-law, Mr. T. H. Roberts, with whom he was not on speaking terms. The dissolution was by mutual consent in December, 1954, but the Commissioners had not been informed because Mr. Roberts was not paid out until last year.

He said he still had no proof from his brother-in-law that he was willing to surrender his interest in the licence.

Questioned by the chairman, Mr. F. Williamson, about certain timings between Meliden and the factory. Mr. Davies said he started running to the works at 7.15 a.m. in September, at a request of de Havilland's. Although the modification was sought about that time, the Commissioners had not been told that he wanted to put it into force immediately, Mr. Williamson said it was apparent from a letter put forward by the .applicant that the partnership had been dissolved and Mr. Roberts paid out. In the circumstances the new licence would he granted, but in future fares and timings must not be altered without the Commissioners' consent.

OBJECTORS' WITNESSES WASTE THEIR TIME THREE applications were listed for 1 hearing when Mr. S. W. Nelson, Western Licensing Authority, sat at Bristol, on Monday. The British Transport Commission, who objected in each case, had witnesses from London, Bournemouth, Weston super Mare, Gloucester and Bristol ready to give evidence—but none of the applicants put in an appearance.

The B.T.C. had had witnesses from London and Yeovil in court three days. previously when another applicant failed to attend. All applications were refused.

RIBBLE COMPLETE TAKE-OVER

rE excursion and private-hire business operated by Grange Motors, Grange-over-Sands, Lanes, has been bought by Ribble Motor Services, Ltd. Seven years ago, Ribble bought the company's stage services. Mr. John Cottam, who has been with Grange Motors for many years, will continue to supervise their operations.

The company's garage in Albert Road, Grange, and their offices and coach stand in Kents Bank Road, are also being taken over by Ribble. Stage vehicles will now be moved from the Hampsfell Road garage to Albert Road.


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