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That A.E.C. also indicates Army Education Corps.
That perhaps the other A.E.C. could give it some useful tips.
That the Douglas B-19 bomber will weigh 82 tons when fully fuelled and loaded.
Of much satisfaction at the official news that the food requirements of long-distance road-transport men are to be better provided for.
That it is up to the owners of roadside cafes to get into touch with the nearest local Food Control Office."
From a chartered accountant that, in making out balance-sheets, no account should be taken of appreciation in values due to war conditions.
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That there should be fewer " advisory " and more "action " committees.
Of those who say that the " C.M." "leaders " cut more ice than the leaders of the S.J.C.
Appreciation of the Michelin chart showing the best way of changing-over tyres to equalize cover wear..
That chopping and changing during the war effort are more likely to cause, disorganization than effective transport.
Of a motor fire-engine being made out of an old chassis obtained from a dump by A.R.P. wardens at Cheam, Surrey.
That certain American tractors and farm implements can now be obtained only under licence from Agricultural Executive Committees.
That the haulage industry has never failed to respond to urgent demands and might well be trusted to continue with that policy.
That if the S.J.C. scheme were to be brought into action and then failed the final position would be worse than that existing.
_That neither the Government nor many important operators are enamoured of the S.J.C. scheme of haulage—even with its " tail" docked.
That if all the projected plans for fitting producergas plants to commercial vehicles in Australia are realized over 300,000 'tons of charcoal per annum will be required.
That as this is about 10 times the present charcoal production in the Commonwealth the Australian Forestry Department has a big task before it.
That the announcement of the use of two masked head lights instead of only one during the winter on goods vehicles as well as cars has been .heartily welcomed.