Haulier Warned : Do Not Destroy Records
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REFUSING a haulier's application for IN. an addition to his two-vehicle B licence last week, Mr. S. W. Nelson, Western Licensing Authority, said all previous operations would have to be investigated. He warned the haulier, Mr. Desmond Trowbridge, Knowle, Bristol, not to destroy any of his records until they had been examined.
Mr. Trowbridge Wanted to give up a contract A licence covering work for Rowe Bros. and Co., Ltd., and put the vehicle on B licence instead. He also asked for his B-licence conditions to he amended to Goods for Rowe Bros. 250 miles. other goods 50 miles."
On his behalf. Mr. T. D. Corpe said the application was first heard last September, but art adjournment followed because uncertified figures had been produced. In January, six witnesses attended, but only one was able to give evidence before the hearing had to be adjourned again. The case was rclisted for the following month, but Mr. Trowbridge was ill.
Witnesses had not been brought to the present hearing, despite Mr. Corpe s advice that they were vital, and Mr. Trowbridge had handed in his figures after the court had commenced.
Scrutinizing the figures, Mr. Nelson pointed out that those up to August, 1957, were uncertified, but an accountant had verified the period ending August, 1958. These figures showed that the two B-licence vehicles had earned f1,505, of which £1,399 was for work for Rowe Bros,
Refusing the application, Mr. Nelson said the figures were far from satisfactory because Mr. Trowbridge had no authority to carry for Rowe Bros. on B licence during that period. The position would have to be carefully examined, and the Authority's officers would require to see all records, so none must be destroyed.
COMPANY TAKEN OVER
THE entire share capital of William Turner . (Kismet), Ltd., Sheffield, motor accessory and equipment manufacturers, has been acquired by the Cape Asbestos Group. Mr. William Turner, founder and governing director of the company will remain a director.
Other members of the board will be Mr. R. H. Dent, chairman; Mr. L. C. Dawson, managing director; Mr. T. C. Hale, Mr. R. St. G. Riley and Mr. L. W. West. sales director.
TRAM REPLACEMENT OPPOSED THE proposed closure of the Grimsby' Immingham tramway is to be opposed by Grimsby Chamber of Commerce and Shipping on the ground that it would be detrimental to the working of the port of Immingham. The objection will be considered by the East Midlands Transport Users' Consultative Committee on April 24.
It is planned that buses should take the place of trams, running via Great Coates, Healing and Pallingborough, with facilities for carrying small parcels.