MUNICIPAL PURCHASES AND PROPOSALS.
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For many years THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR has published, under the heading of
Local Proceedings, 7 much exclusive inform-tion relating to the purchases (agreed and contemplated) and proposals of mun'cipal authortties. Our sources for obtaining these particulars are of a very special character, and have lately been expanded, with the result that we intend in future to give greater prontinence to thi..feature. The utmost care is taken to ensure accuracy and to secure the earliest possible
publica'ion of the information.
Sunderland Corporation is seeking powers to run motorbuses -within and outside the borough boundaries.
The tramways committee of the Manchester Corporation is to invite tenders for the supply of 30 motorbuses.
South Shields Corporation has asked the medical officer to obtain estimates for a motor ambulance for the hospital.
The City of London Corporation,has authorized the purchase of a motor lawn mower for the cemetery at a cost of about £66.
Wimbledon Corporation is seeking sanction to borrow £1,200 for the purchase of two Carrimore vehicles and one 2-ton motor lorry.
The tramways committee of the South Shields Corporation recommends; acceptance of the tender of Guy Motors, Ltd., for the supply of two motorbuses.
The fire brigade committee of the Northfleet Urban District Council recommends acceptance of the tender of 1VIerryweather and Sons, Ltd., at 11,170, for the supply of a motor fire-engine.
The cleansing committee of the Manchester Corporation has accepted the tender of Karrier Motors, Ltd., for the supply of a motor sweeping and collecting machine, and the tender of the Lucre Motor Car Co., Ltd., for the supply of a three-wheel motor sweeping machine.
The tramways committee of the Rochdale Corpordtion is inviting quotations for the supply of seven motor omnibuses,
Barnes Urban District Council is inviting quotations for the supply of a gully emptier and a petrol road roller.
Coulsdon and Purley Urban District Council is to purchaae two Fordson tractors and two trailers at a cost of about £900, and a Ford van at a cost of £140.
The parks committee of the Salford Corporation has accepted the tender of Pickup and Knowles, Ltd., of Pendleton, at £627, for the supply of a twoton Karrier motor lorry with tipping gear.
The electricity committee of the Salford Corporation recommends • acceptance of the tender of the Eagle Engineering Co., Ltd., of Warwick, at £262, for the supply of an eight-ton lowloading trailer.
Members of the Bideford and District Joint Fire Brigade Committee recently witnessed a demonstration by three motor fire-engines and four trailers. The committee proposes to purchase a motor fire-engine.
A joint committee of the Birmingham Corporation has prepared a comprehensive scheme for easing the traffic problem by regulating traffic in various thoroughfares, making one-way streets and organizing a parking system.
The Maidstonn and District Motor Services, Ltd., has applied to the Bexhill Corporation for licences for small motor vehicles of the runabout type for service along the front, but the watch committee does not approve the proposal.
The cleansing committee of the Stoke Corporation has decided that consideration of the proposal to purchase an S.D. Freighter for use in the Stoke area be deferred, and it has instructed the cleansing superintendent to submit a comparative statement of the cost of _motor and horse haulage in the department for a period of 12 months. Manchester Watch Committee has allocated a sum of £1,750 for the purchase of a new motor fire-engine.
Manchester Corporation has accepted the tender of H. and J. Quick, Ltd., for the supply of a Ford parcels van.
The health' committee of the Sheffield Corporation has decided to obtain quotations for the supply of another motor ambulance.
Bolton Corporation has accepted the tender of Messrs. Southern Bros. for the supply of two 40-cwt three-way tipping wagons.
The tramways committee of the Hull Corporation is to invite quotations for the supply 'of fonr double-deck and two single-deck motorbuses.
The Penarth Urban District Council is to be asked by a section of its memlers to purchase without delay a motor fire-engine and fire-escape.
The tramways committee of the Oldham Corporation is to invite quotations for the supply of six single-deck and six double-deck motorbuses.
The cleansing committee of the Leeds Corporation has accepted the tender of the Yorkshire Patent Steam Wagon Co., at £855, for the supply of a steam wagon.
In connection with a proposal to purchase a turntable fire-escape, Bolton. Watch Committee is to invite makers to arrange for demonstrations of their machines.
Worcester Watch Committee has accepted the recommendation of its subcommittee to purchase a 25 h.p. petrol fire-engine with fire escape and additional hose at a cost not exceeding £900.
At a meeting of the Typemouth Watch Cornmittee a letter was read from the United Automobile Services, Ltd., inquiring as to the correct prefix letters which should be painted on omni
buses licensed in the borough. Tlie committee decided that the letters TYN be adopted.