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B.T.C. TAKES OVER ANOTHER BIG HAULAGE GROUP

THE whole of the issued sharo capitals of another big group of road haulage undertakings has been acquired-by the British Transport Commission. The group concerned comprises the following road haulage undertakings: B. and G. Transport. Ltd.; David Barrie. Ltd.; A. C. Bell and Son, Ltd.; Joint Transports, Ltd.; E J. Burrough and Sons. Lid.; C. A. and P. Cook, Ltd.; C. ant L. Transport Co.. Ltd.; H. and R. Duncan. Ltd.; A. and J. Mum, Ltd.; Elliotts Transport, Ltd.; 1. T. Elwell and Co.. Ltd.; County Motor Services. Ltd.: Greenwood's Transport, Ltd.: Fled Darby and Sons. Ltd.; F. Marshall and Son (Transport), Ltd.:. F. Allen, Ltd.; F. Carr and Son (Bedford), Ltd.; Medway Transport, Ltd.; R. Harrison. Ltd.; Guest, Wood and Ling. Ltd; Hepplewhite and Shaw. Ltd.: Hughes and Beattie. Ltd.*. S. J, Jeffery. Ltd.; lacksons Haulage (Swansea). Ltd.:_Jennens Bros. I:Transport). Ltd.; H. W. Jones (Haulage). Ltd.; John Lampard. Ltd.; Lansdowne Motors (Cardiff). Ltd.; S. Latham rind Son. Ltd.,Marshall Bros. (St. Helens). Ltd.; Miller and Co. (LiverPoOl and London). Ltd.: John Morton and Son. Ltd.; North Staffs Haulage. Ltd.; 0. K. Carrier Co.. Lid.; W. T. Parrott and Co.. Ltd.; Fred Robinson (Trans-porters), Ltd.; Charles Scott's Road Service, Ltd.; Scott's Depositories. Ltd.; Smart Transport Co.. Ltd.; Springfield Carriers. Ltd.; Stephens Transport (Industrial). Ltd : Swindon Transport Co.. Ltd.: Talbot Transport (Chaddesley), Ltd.; Waltsend Road Haulage. Ltd.; Warrington Transport, Ltd.; Arthur Hinehcliffe. Ltd.; William Wisely and Sons, Ltd : George Wood Transport, Ltd.; Longbridge Trans. non, Ltd.; Woods Transport (Redditch). Ltd.; Mason and Son (Haulage). Ltd.; T. S. Charnel,.

and ...Sons, Carlish and Price. Ltd.; R. . Watebn and Son. Ltd.•. J. and R. C. Nixon. Ltd.; Imperia Transport Co.. Ltd.

These companies came under the Commission's control as from August 17, and their operations will be directed by the Road Transport Executive on behalf of the Commission. The companies in the group own about 1.400 vehicles, with a carrying capacity of 10,200 tons.

JERSEY TOMATO SERVICE

I'VE are informed by Burrows TransW port, Ltd., House of Transport. Tower Hill, London, E.C.3, that its Jersey tomato service commences on August 31, and that the motor vessel, " Cranmere," which has been chartered. will arrive at Poole on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of each week for an unspecified period It is expected that the season will continue until midOctober. The offices of the company will be at Hamworthy, New Quay,

A26 Poole, as in previous years The telephone number is Poole 728 (alternative numbers Poole 2 and 3).

RADIO AIDS FARMERS

ATWO-WAY radio-telephony station has been established by Mr. Daniel Ross, of Lanarkshire, between his headquarters and the fleet of vans which he uses for servicing the Ferguson tractors he has sold to farmers in the county, In the event of the farmers concerned having mechanical trouble. a service engineer with any spare parts which may be necessary, can be speedily at the scene of the trouble.

FINES "ON THE SPOT"

AN amendment to the by-law on Policing of Roads, recently approved by the Jersey Authorities, authorizes the police to impose a fine on the spot for parking offences; the maximum fine is El. The Jersey police already have the right to levy fines for certain other minor infringements of traffic regulations.

LUCAS-EXIDE FINANCE ALKALINE BATTERIES

AN important electrical link, for export purposes only, is that of Joseph Lucas, Ltd., and the Chloride Electrical Storage Co.. Ltd. Each is a shareholder in Nife Batteries, Ltd., and the object is to increase the overseas sale of its steel-alkali products. The name of the concern will be changed to Alkaline Batteries, Ltd.

WARRINGTON BRIDGE TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS

THE Knutsford Road swing briage over the Manchester Ship Canal at Warrington (on the main LondonGlasgow route) is to be closed for repairs on September 4 and is not likely to be re-opened until mid-November. While the bridge is under repair the Stockton Heath swing bridge (Wilderspool Causeway/London Road, Warrington) will be available for road traffic. The authorities call special attention to the fact that the Latchford high-level cantilever bridge, at Warrington. is not available for heavy road traffic. Notices state that the bridge is insufficient to carry vehicles with registered axle weight of any axle exceeding five tons, or aggregate axle

weights of eight tons. ■ PROGRESS OF INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATION

THE European and Eastern regional director of the recently formed International Road Federation, Mr. B. 0. Masse, returned a few days ago from a visit to the American regional headquarters of that organization in Washington. He held discussions with the leading industrialists in Chicago and the Federal Authorities in Washington, highway development being fully considered.

Any move in this direction should help to open markets to British exporters, not only of vehicles and roadbuilding equipment, but of all consumer goods. SOUTHDOWN DEPLORES STATE CONTROL DASSENGERS on Southdown buses I have increased f r om under 24,000,000 in 1928 to 131,000,000 in 1948. In 1928 Southdown Motor Services, Ltd., owned 372 vehicles and ran 8,900,000 miles; at the end of last year it owned 818 vehicles and had operated 30,301,000 car miles. These interesting .figures were mentioned by Mr. R. P. Beddow, Minst.T., chairman, at the annual general meeting. The chairman said that, nationalization of the industry might well prove to' be a disaster. At present organization was efficient and well regulated, and fares were substantially the same as were in operation at the time of the first world war.

ROUTE NUMBER INNOVATION

1N order to assist people waiting in queues at busy bus stops, London Transport has arranged for an additional route number to be fitted to buses; it will be on the bulkhead above the bonnet where it can be easily seen from the head of a queue. At the moment, this innovation applies only to new buses on which the lettering will be in white on a black background. Before the end of the year arrangements will be made for these numbers to be illuminated at night.

TERMINI CHANGE CHALLENGED

PROPOSALS to move the York termini of two bus undertakings will be challenged by the operators and other objectors at a public inquiry which the Yorkshire Licensing Authority for public service vehicles will hold at York on September 2.

For purposes of the inquiry, the proposals are formally listed as by the Licensing Authority, but they emanate from York Corporation. That body is asking that the York Pullman bus company's stands in Exhibition Square shall be moved to Leeman Road, and that Messrs. Reliance Motors Services' terminus, in St. Leonard's, shall also be transferred to Leeman Road. The York Pullman company's buses run to Easingwold, Aldwark, Helperby. and Linton-on-Ouse, and the Rejiance vehicles run to Helmsley. The objectors include Easingwold Rural District Council. Several parish councils, which, under the Road Traffic Act have no locus standi to object, rank as objectors at the inquiry.

INSTITUTE EXAMINATIONS

THE next half-yearly examinations of the Institute of the Motor Industry will be held on November 24, 25, 26 and 27 in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Edinburgh, Leeds, London and Manchester. Entries must reach the head office of the Institute, 40, Queen's Gate, London, S.W.7, not later than September 1.

FIRST IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

THE first vehicles chosen to replace trams in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder district of Western Australia were A.E.C. Regal Mark Ills. Trams have been running in Kalgoorlie for the past 40 years, but the Eastern Goldfield Transport Board, which has again obtained control of the transport system, has decided that trams must give way to a speedier and more flexible form of transport

P.A.V.E. TROLLEYBUSES FOR CARDIFF CORPORATION

DAY-AS-YOU-ENTER is the reason

for the adoption by Cardiff Corporation of a rear entrance and front exit on the new 8-ft.-wide six-wheeled trolleybuses with double staircases, which have been recently introduced to replace trams. These new 67-seater vehicles, part of an order for 75 chassis, have been built by British United Traction co. Ltd., with bodywork by the East Lancashire Coach Builders, Ltd.

No tickets are issued, the passengers placing their money direct into one of two coin receptacles mounted on the stringer of the rear staircase. A glass panel gives the conductor a visual check on the coin or coins tendered.

WALLASEY STAGES BUS SHOW THE motorbus department of Wallasey Corporation is staging a special show at the civic week exhibition held at a local school. This closes tomorrow. Amongst the items of equipment on view are a Bartridge fuelpump tester, Octopus electrical test bench and an electric crack detector. Part-sectioned units include a Leyland petrol engine and gearbox unit and a torque converter. The M.C.W. method of all steel body 'construction is explained by sections and diagrams. There are many photographs covering every aspect of the undertaking. Small boys were even allowed to operate sample ticket punches, whilst the maintenance section M the main bus depot has been opened to the public during the week.

A show of this kind promotes interest and gives a better understanding of the operator's problems. LUXURY HOSTEL IN BERMONDSEY

A LONG-DISUSED inn on BermonclrAsey Wall, "The Grapes," has been rebuilt into a modern hostel for road transport drivers by A. C. Denton and Co., Ltd., haulage contractor of Bermondsey. Named "The Universal Hostel and Dining Rooms," it is an ambitious attempt to provide first-class London accommodation for the lorry driver.

There is a clothes-drying room, where the men can hang out their overalls, greatcoats, etc., while they irdulge in hot shower baths; meals at most reasonable cost are provided in the wellappointed cafeteria, and adequate accommodation is provided in the lounge for reading and writing.

Beds are of the two-tier type; with white sheets and pillow-cases, which will be changed for every customer. There is sleeping accommodation for 60 men, and parking is available for 40 lorries Hot water will be available to assist cold starts in winter. The venture has cost about E7.000. Drivers have, the advantage of return loads to most parts of the country.

LEYLAND-ROE CANADIAN COMPANY

THE arrangements between Leyland Motors. Ltd., and A. V. Roe and Co., Ltd., in connection with the assembly and production of commercial vehicles and power units in Canada, include the formation of Leyland Motors (Canada), with, as chairman. Sir Frank Spriggs (chairman. A. V. Roe), and directors, Sir Roy Dobson (managing director, A. V. Roe), Mr. H. Spurrier (general manager, Leyland), and Mr. S. Markland (chief engineer, Leyland). General manager of the Canadian concern will be Mr. W. K. Shirlaw, and sales manager, Mr. W. E. Humphreys

NOTTINGHAM INCREASES TROLLEYBUS FLEET UBJECT to authorization by the Minister of Transport, Nottingham Corporation has placed an order for 37 three-axled 7-ft. 6-in.-wide trolleybuses with the British United Traction Co.. Ltd. The type of chassis chosen is the 964I.T model, which is similar to the 65 B.U.T. chassis ordered by the Corporation last January, with the exception that 20 of these were 8-ft.-wide machines.

An order for 12 two-axled trolleybuses. with English Electric equipment, has just been completed by British United Traction Co., Ltd., for delivery to Nottingham.

NEW TYRES BY GOODYEAR

rtA TYRE which gives the bounce of a pneumatic, with the strength of the solid type, has been introduced by the Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co. (Great Britain), Ltd. This has been specially designed for use on barrows, trolleys, and agricultural implements, which carry loads of medium weight under conditions where pneumatic tyres tend to become damaged. As it has no inner tube, the user will not have to contend with inflation troubles. The company also announces a new range of pneumatic tyres of 16 in. by 4 in. dimensions, which are also designed primarily for wheels which are not power driven. The Goodyear concern is also introducing a 12 in. by 3 in. Sure Grip tyre for use on small tractors.

DO YOU USE TRIGONOMETRY?

ANEW edition of six-figure trigonometrical tables has recently been issued by the Ford Motor Co., Ltd., Dagenham. These tables were originally produced by the Ford Trade School during the war, and this latest and improved edition will be found particularly useful to designers, toolmakers and others who have to apply trigonometry to the solution of practical problems.

Copies may be obtained from the Ford company, price 2s. each, or 18s. for 12 copies, both prices being post free.

LEYLAND'S NEW DIVISION

ANEw organization, known as the NEW Automotive and Industrial Units Division, has been created by Leyland Motors, Lid. It will deal with the design, production and marketing of power plants and transmission and other auxiliary units, based on standard Leyland products. The manager of the Division is Mr. V. W. Pilkington, the Leyland director of engineering. This new section will handle Leyland oil engines for general road-vehicle application, as well as power units for industrial and marine purposes.

Three types of Leyland engine, all six-cylindered units, are being marketed by the organization. These are the 0/600 unit which develops 95-125 b.h.p.; the high-camshaft 450 cubic-in. engine, which gives 75-95 b.h.p., and the 0/300 unit developing 55-75 6.h.p. Apart front a slight rearrangement of the auxiliaries and a redesigned bell

1130 housing and oil sump. the industrial engines are derated versions of those used in Leyland goods and passenger vehicle chassis.

GLASGOW TO SPEND £1,375,000

APPROVAL has been received by Glasgow transport committee to spend £1,375,000 for the year ending May 31, 1949. Of this sum, £359,000 is apportioned for the tramway section. £647,000 for n.otor buses and £369,000 for trolleybuses.

BRITISH INDESTRUCTO HAS NEW FURNACE

THE chairman of British Indestructo Glass, Ltd., Mr. W. B. Mitford, in his report for the year to March 31, said that the company is fortunate in being associated tvith the motorvehicle industr}, which is doing so much for the export trade.

The company now has in use a new furnace for the automatic toughening and curving ot glass. This has been named the Acton Furnace, and is believed to be the largest and most economic existing.

SPECIAL BUS TO TAKE WHEELCHAIRS

THE presentation of a bus, with body

designed to accommodate 13 wheelchairs and two attendants, was recently made by the Montreal Tramways Company to the Montreal Branch of the Canadian Legion. It will be made available for the conveyance of ex-Servicemen and other wheel-chair patients to baseball matches, sports events, theatres and other forms of amusement.

Originally shipped by Leyland Motors, Ltd.. to the Montreal Tramways Company in 1931, the vehicle has covered over 490,000 miles in service. It has now been overhauled and provided with its special body. INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT MEETINGS

THE following meetings of the instilute of Transport will be held in the Jarvis Hall, 66. Portland Place, London, W.1:—October 18, 5.30 p.m., presidential address by David R. Lamb; November 15, "Progress Towards Integration in Transport," by Sir Cyril Hurcomb, G.C.B., K.B.E. (past president); December 9. "Premises for the Operation and Maintenance of Publicservice Vehicles," and Henry Spurrier Memorial lecture, by S. Kennedy, M.Inst.T.; January 17, "An Economist Looks at Transport," by Roland Bird. deputy editor of "The Economist "; February 14, Brancker Memorial lecture, by Major R. I-f. Mayo, 0.B.E M.Inst.T.; March 21, paper by Sir George Christopher, president of the Chamber of Shipping.

The first post-war congress of the Institute of Transport will be held at Buxton, on June 22-24, 1949.

HORLA INSTRUCTION BOOK

THE most recent addition to the Dennis range of instruction books deals with the Horla. It maintains the high standard already set by this company in its instruction literature. A particularly valuable section is that dealing with the trailer coupling mechanism. Copies can be obtained from Dennis Bros., Ltd., Guildford, price 7s. 6d.

CROMARD CYLINDER LINERS .

T" problem of providing more large commercial sizes of Cromard cylinder liners is engaging the attention of the Laystall Engineering Co., Ltd., 53. Great Suffolk Street, London, S.E.I. Several types with bores up to 41 ins. have been produced to suit Leyland and other vehicles, whilst one of 110 mm., introduced for the company's agent in Switzerland for Saurer oilers, is now available for Dorman, Dennis, Bristol and other engines.

JUNE REGISTRATION FIGURES SHOW INCREASE

THERE was an increase of nearly 1 2,000 in new vehicle registrations for June as compared with the figures for May, cars and motorcycles excluded. The grand total for the halfyear .was 99,058. Registrations of new vehicles by classes were as given in the table below.


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