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Auckland Trams Out: The last remaining tram services in Auckland. New Zealand, arc expected to be converted to trolleybus operation on December 30.
Staggering Committee: The Minister of Transport is soon to appoint a committee to give him immediate advice on the staggering of working hours.
Specialized Welding: The specialized welding services offered by Barimar. Ltd., 22-24, Peterborough Road. Fulham, London, S.W.6, arc dealt with in a booklet just issued by the company.
Canadian Style: Bristol" Co-operative Society. Ltd.. are 443 experiment in their dairy section with sin N.C.B. vehicle built on the Canadian pattern with a central gangway and front service counter.
Trade Mark Rules: The prohibition on the use of the Royal or Imperial arms in trade marks has been clarified by the Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules (Stationery Office, 3d.), which come into effect today.
University Move: From next Monday. the sales department of University Commercials and Coachwork, Ltd.. will have offices at Stratton House. Piccadilly, London, Willie showroom of the parent company, University Motors. Ltd. .
Forth Road Bridge: The Government have undertaken to authorize a start on the Forth road bridge before March 31. 1959. The exact date will be decided in the light of general economic circumstances, the Scottish Minister of State said last week A34 New Bus Garage: The Northern General Transport Co., Ltd., are planning to build a garage for 40 buses in Sunderland Road, Gateshead.
Christmas Services: West Hari lepoo 1 Transport Committee have rejected a union proposal that bus services should be sulpended on Christmas Day.
Reveal:I on Trolleybuses?: Portsmouth Transport Committee are to hold a special meeting to consider a resolution proposing that the city council should reverse their decision to abandon trolleybuses.
New Davies Tyre: Available in sizes 7.50-20 and 8.25-20 and shortly to be produced in all popular giant sizes, the new A-type Classic tyre has been introduced by the Davies Tyre Co., Ltd., The Hyde, London, N.W.9.
Aluminium Finishes: The Northern Aluminium Co., Ltd., Banbury, Oxon, have published a folder to show the differences in appearance resulting from the use of various grades of aluminium pigment. Its title is " A Guide to Aluminium Paint Finishes."
Showpiece for Spain: The Leyland Worldmaster with Ghia-designed luxury body. which was seen at this year's Commercial Motor Show, is to be operated by ComDania Hispano Americana de Comercio, S.A., who already run Worldmasters on the 260-mile trip from Alicante to Madrid.
£21,000 Loss: Country bus services operated by Bristol Tramways and Carriage Co., Ltd., are losing £21.000 a year.
Meteo Products: Thomas Meldrum, Ltd., John Street, Sheffield. 2, have issued a folder describing Mcico products introduced this year.
Back to Steam?: The North-Eastern Traction Engine Society have offered their 18 steam traction engines to hauliers to save liquid fuel.
Goodyear at Plymouth: The Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co. (Great Britain), Ltd., have opened a new depot at Trafalgar Street. Plymouth, to serve Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.
Fisheries Show: Distribution and transport of fish will be featured at the International Fisheries Exhibition to be held at Lowestoft from October 21-26 next year. The organizers are Fishing News, 110 Fleet Street. London, E.C.4, Correct Lubrication: Wakefield-Dick Industrial Oils. Ltd.. 67 Grosvenor Street, London. WI, have published "Machine Tool Lubrication." describing design features of modern machine tools and containing advice on their lubrication.
"Rubber in Roads": The Natural Rubber Development Board, Market Buildings, Mark Lane. London, E.C.3. have published "Rubber in Roads," a brochure which describes the properties of rubberized bitumen and asphalt for surface dressing.