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Britannia Batteries, Ltd. has removed
to Trafalgar House, 9, Ltd., Newport Street, London, W.C.2.
The Mercantile Credit Co., Ltd., has removed to new and permanent offices at Argyll House, 246-250, Regent Street, London, W.I.
Although public-service vehicles have to carry fire extinguishers, this obligation is not to be extended to other types of vehicle, said the Minister of Transport in a written reply.
Representing 4,000 British manufacturers, the National Union of Manufacturers is urging the President of the Board of Trade to take no action that will weaken Imperial Preferences.
Members of the Diesel Engine Users. Association will take part in an informal discussion on "Operating Problems" at Caxton Hall, London, SW. 1, on November 15, at 2.30 p.m.
Leeds branch of the Industrial Transport Association will hold a meeting at the Metropole Hotel, Leeds, on November 13, at 7.30 p.m., at which members will submit their problems for solution by fellow-members.
Professor D. Hanson, D.Sc., will speak on "Some Developments in Metallurgical Education" before members of the institute of Metals at the Royal School of Mines, London, S.W.7. on November 14, at 7 p.m.
A. W. Roebuck, Ltd., main concessionnaire for Specialloid pistons, has moved to 172; Great Portland Street, London, W.1, where greater stocks of Specialloid pistons, C. L. Jones cylinder liners, and Steel Tite oil-control piston rings are held.
FILM ON ALUMINIUM HEAT TREATMENT r-t
A FILM depicting. British technique
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A FILM depicting. British technique
in the treatment of aluminium alloys was shown last week in London by the Aluminium. Development Association, 67, Brook Street, London, WA.
Included in it were shots of the layout of furnaces and quenching tanks in factories, and the final heat treatment and flattening of aluminium alloy
sheets. Theoretical aspects were also dealt with.
The commentary was clear and nontechnical, and the film was marked by excellent photography. Copies can be borrowed from the Association.
NOTTINGHAM I.T.A. PLANS
MOTT1NGHAM branch of the Indus-1 trial Transport Association has arranged the following programme:— November 20, Dr. F. A. Wells, on " Transport Policy "; December 18, Mr. C. Courtney Cramp, on "The Association—Its Objects and Possibilities"; January 15, branch annual dinner. These events will be held at the Welbeck Hotel, Nottingham, at 7 p.m.