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The cleansing department of the Glasgow Corporation has just entered into a contract with Richard Gatrett and Sons, Ltd., of Leiston, for the supply of 36 of the company's latest low load-line electric vehicles for refuse collection in that pity. This contract, we understand, was obtained in the face of keen, competition from manufacturers of various classes of vehicle built for refuse-collection work, and, in all, its total value is approximately £40,000.
Karrier Buses in Ireland.
The Irish Free .State agents for Karrier Motors, Ltd., report that amongst the orders they have recently secured are, one for a 30-seater bus for the Ards :Transport Co., Ltd., New"towards, Co. Down, another for a 20-seater low-loader for the Clondalkin This Co., and a third for a 39-seater low-loader fitted with four-wheel brakes for Mrs. B. Gilbert, Dublin.
Tenders for Motor Spirit Wanted.
His Majesty's Senior Trade Commissioner in South, Africa reports that the South African Railways and Harbours Administration is inviting tenders, which have to be presented by May 14th, for the supply of motor spirit during the period from July let to December 31st next. United Kingdom concerns who are interested in the tender and who require further details should apply to the Department of Overseas Trade. 35, Old Queen Street, London, SAVA, reference BX.2429 being quoted.
The Ruckstell Axle.
Alfred Dugdale, Ltd., London Aerodrome, Hendon, N.W.9, who are the sole agents in Great Britain and Ireland for the Ruckstell axle for Ford vehicles, have just sent us a copy of a new booklet which they have issued dealing with the outstanding features and uses of this auxiliary gear. Copies of the booklet can be obtained from the address given above.
More Buses on Pneumatics.
During the past year or so many important passenger-transport concerns throughout the country have converted their vehicles to run on pneumatic tyres, and amongst the latest to effect a change-over from solids to equipment of this sort are Greyhound Motors, Ltd., of Bristol, whose latest activities in connection with 'their bus services between this West of England centre and London include the use of A.B.C. chassis. The first 10 of the company's buses which are being converted to run on giant pneumatics will shortly be in service. The equipment chosen is the pro-, duct of the Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co. (Great Britain), Ltd., the actual dimensions of the tyres being 38 ins. by 7 ins.
A. New Lincolnshire Bridge.
The growth of motor vehicle traffic from the Midlands has necessitated the erection of a new bridge over the River Forty Foot at Donington, near Spalding, Lincolnshire, and the 15th century • structure is being demolished, a temporary wooden bridge having been erected by its s:ide to carry the traffic pending its completion. The new structure, of reinforced concrete, will have a total length of 100 ft., with a span of on ft., and it will be 30 ft. wide. It is expected to be completed by September.
The Ministry of Transport is finding 85 per cent, of the cost, whilst the Black Sluice Drainage Commissioners are also contributing, and the balance will be borne by Kesteven and Holland County Councils. • The work is being carried out by the latter council, to which the bridge will belong when completed.
Karriers in Production.
Karrier Motors, Ltd., Karrier 'Works, Huddersfield, inform us that during recent weeks the demand for Karrier vehicles has greatly increased. The company are experiencing a considerable call for their 2-ton and 3-ton chassis, and many repeat orders have been received from large concerns in this country as well as from the Antipodes. The Dewsbury Co-operative Society is buying two 30-cwt. lorries, whilst Schweppes, Ltd., have given the company a repeat order for 8-tonners. Amongst official orders can be mentioned one from the War Office for 30-cwt. subsidy models.
So far as municipal models are concerned, the company are supplementing their recent deliveries to Auckland and Christchurch, New Zealand, by ship 01.0
ping two machines for service in Australia. They have recently received orders for passenger vehicles from the following :—Bedwas Urban District Council; Stafford Transport Co.; X. Hoyle and Son, Halifax; Yeadon Transport Co.; M. and S. Freeman and Son, Morley; Reynolds Bros., Barnsley ; and Thomas Cook, of Consett.
A. Tractor for Assisting Horsed Vehicles.
Pickfords, Ltd., have adopted the specially equipped McCormick-Deeriug industrial tractor, shown in the accompanying, illustrations, for the purpose of assisting loaded horsed vehicles to negotiate the steep rise in Duke Street and over London Bridge. The front of the tractor is fitted with a suitable push bar which makes contact with the rear axle of the horse-drawn vehicle, and it can be locked in any position from the driver's seat. The tractor is proving of cOnsiderable advantage for the work and, we are told, has been the means of removins' certain congestion which occurred on London Bridge when the chain horse, hitherto employed, was being unhitched.
It is interesting to note that the City Police authorities summoned the International Harvester Co. for using the tractor, because the driver did not have a clear view ahead, but they afterwards admitted that it was a most efficient unit and the case was accordingly dismissed.
Seeking an Appointment.
We know of a capable man who is desirous of securing a responsible position in the motor industry. He has had practical, technical, managerial and administrative' experience in the coach and motor bodybuilding trade extending over many years and is conversant with its many branches, including costing, estimating, buying, selecting labour and material, etc. He is a goad organizer and can undertake detailed inspection of bodies and coachwork generally. Letters addressed to "K," c/o The Editor, will be forwarded to the proper quarter. Local Proceedings.
Hastings Corporation has abandoned the proposal to seek powers to establish raotorbus services.
The works committee a the Fulham iBro,roo. Council ugh Counc. recommends the purchase of a motor dust cart at a cost of The tramways committee'of the South Shields Corporation proposes to . purchase three 20-seater omnibuses at a cost of £915 each.
Luton Watch Committee has received prices and specifications for a new motor ambulance and referred them to a sub-committee to report upon.
As most of the old dust carts are worn out, Watford Corporation has aSked committee to report on the advisabiliy of purchasing motor vehicles for refuse collection.
lEanwell Urban District Council, which is applying for permission to raise a loan for the purchase of a motor fire-engine, has arranged for a demonstration with a Dennis engine.
Merthyr Corporation has asked the borough engineer to report further with regard to motor vehicles for refuse collection.
The works committee of the Hornsey Corporation recommends the purchase• of an electric vehicle for refuse collection at a cost of about 11,250.
The fire brigade committee of the Willesden Urban District Council recommends the acceptance of the tender of Leyland Motors, Ltd., for the supply of two motor fire-engines for £2,836.
As a result of experiments by the scavenging sub-committee the cleansing committee of the Seaham Harbour Urban District Council recommends the council to consider the question of replacing horsed vehicles by motors for the work of the cleansing department. :Wallasey Corporation will shortly be accepting delivery of a further three new 31-seater Leyland motorbuses. which are to be placed on the SeacorabeHarrison Drive service. Two of the vehicles (five have been ordered) have already been delivered. The buses have been purchased at a cost of £1,500 each.