The Wheels of Industry.
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This journal, dealing as it does with the "Chariots of War," no less than with the "Wheels of Industry," continues of national importance. It-. interests embrace impartially the transport wagon and the parcelcar, the military tractor and the steam lorry.
We wish to acquire -Vols. 1, 2 and. .1 of T3TE COM VIERCTAL MOTOR, hith are now out of print. If any of our readers have these volumes and wish to dispose of them, we should be pleased to purchase either bound or unbound.
Our Fund.
Our concert series now enjoys the eachet of having had one fixture in the Great Gallery of the R.A.C. The Fund has benefited accordingly, although the effects of dark( ned streets and other influences, did not help to swell the attendance. Great interest was evinced einongst all members of the Club ia the exhibition of specimen eases and comforts in the entrance hall. We are indebted to the R.A.C. for assistance in both directions.
Proposals and Purchases by Local Authorities.
The Southgate U.D.C. has under c,msideration the purchase of a :outer dust-van.
The Marylebone Borough Council is purchasing a second Laffiy motor-sweeper at 2673.
The Electrical Engineer of the Borough of Luton favours the purchase of a battery-equipped tip-. ping-wagon.
The Southwark Borough Council is purchasing a two-ton motor slopvan from the Dispatch Motor Co., Ltd., at £600.
The Electricity Committee of the South Shields Corporation is proposing to. purchase a batteryequipped tipping wagon.
Sunderland Watch Committee has recommended the Town Council to order a Morris motor fire-engine, with turbine pump, fast-aid outfit, and escape-carrier.
The Acton U.D.C. after very considerable discussion recently confirmed the recommendation of a Dennis petrol motor fire-engine, at 4:1,015, and of a Leyland motor tender with escape-ladder, at 2975. The date on which delivery will be required depends upon the completion of a new fire-station.
The Tramways Committee of the Halifax Town Council is experimenting with a. Ford delivery van, but considerable opposition has been shown in the Council in respect of the purchase of this vehicle on the grounds of the great antipathy which Mr. Ford has shown to Great Britain. The Tramways Committee has, as a result, w ithdrawn its recommendation in favour of purchase. The Urgency of the Driver Poeithka, A deputation of the General Committee of the C.M.U.A. was received by the Reserved Occupations Committee of the Board of Trade, at Gwydyr House, Whitehall, S.W., on Monday afternoon last. The deputation included the following :—.Colonel R. E, Crompton, C.B. (Chairman), Mr. E. S.
Shra,pnell Smith (Treasurer), Messrs. W. G. Lobjoit, J.P., and H. W. Wigan (Viee-cbairmen), Messrs. W. F. French, C. Le M. Gosselin (H. Viney and Co., Ltd., Preston), J. H. Maidens (Schweppes, Ltd.), E. W. Rudd, and F. G. Bristow (Secretary). The attention of the Committee was drawn to the acute position of commercial-motor users, by reason of the continued enlistment of drivers and fitters. Letters in -support were read from owners in various parts of the country, who were unable to be present. It was pointed out that public carriers and contractors were: in the reserved list, but owners who carried their own goods were not so classed.
Attention was drawn to the fact that some 25,000 drivers and fitters, who were in the employ of members of the Association at the outbreak of war (not including mot orbits companies, and other passenger services), had joined the M.T. Furthermore, members of the Association had contributed materially to the despatch of the first Expeditionary Force, in August, 1914, by reason of the numbers of impressed vehicles which had been taken from them, in many eases with the drivers, The Committee was invited to pay full regard to the position of industrial transport, apart from munitions supply, and particularly in relation to the use of heavier types of commercial motors, for the conveyance of food-stuffs and other necessaries. It was impbssible for these heavier vehicles to be driven safely by youths or women.
The Committee was asked to act in several directions.: (1) to place all remaining drivers of heavy motorcars on the reserved list: (2) to urge the President of the Local Government Board to proceed with a Bill—subject to the inclusion of proper safeguards----for the lowering of the minimum age of .holders of motorcar driving licences: (3) to recommend formally to the Recruiting Authorities that it. was more economical for the country to utili7o existing reserves of Army lorries to tiain new
drivers, the men to be enlisted at the current rates for novices (1s. 2d. per day until proficient, and thereafter an additional is. 2d. per day corps pay), instead of taking trained, or partly trained, drivers from vital commercial businesses, and paYing them 6s, per day. The deputation withdrew, after an interview which was regarded as satisfactory. The result of the representations is not known as we are going to press. It wa-s officially intimated that fitters and mechanics are exempt, subject to direct approval, on application by the employer, to the Ministry of Munitions.
Alley and McLellan's Specialities, This well-known steam-wagon manufacturer, who-se new works at Shrewsbury were the subject of an interesting article in our last issue, handles several specialities which are of particular interest to all users of steam-wagon plant. We would particularly draw attention to the company's patented boiler, and to its special steel and rubbertired wheels.
DIrfolk Bridge, Shoreham.
The C.M.U.A. was represented, at the Shoreham Town Hall, at the recent inquiry by the Local Government Board, into the proposals for the further restrictions of the use of the Norfolk Suspension Bridge, Shoreham, (1) by prohibiting its use by any motorcar, the weight of which, when laden, exceeds two tons, and (2) by restricting the speed of all motorcars to five m.p.h.
Mr. G. D. Dean, the R.A.C. solicitor, represented the C.M.U.A. Mr. Dean elicited, in cross-examination, that the bridge was bought for the low price of RS500, in the year 1903, from the Duke of Norfolk, by the West Sussex County Council. The surveyor agreed that they should properly contemplate having to spend money on repair and maintenance. Mr. Dean further elicited that the stun of 210,500 had been invested out of the tolls since the bridge had been acquired in the year 1903, and that there were still 16 years to run during which tolls could be taken. It was also admitted that tho Alternative road adderl 1.5 miles to the journey between Worthing and Brighton, or the reverse.
The Inspector intimated that he thought a five m.p.h. limit was necessary, and that he would leave it to the Local Government Board. to fix a limit ef time for the rebuilding to. be carried out.
Wheels of Industry—co.. Recent Registrations.
Lubricants, Ltd. (E10,000). with its office at 52, New BroadStre.et, RC.
Holt Bros. (Rochd.ale), Ltd. (i5000), with its offices at Dodgson StreeA Rochdale, to acquire a carrying business from Mr. R. Holt., now carried on as Holt Bros.
Church Motor Transport Co. (limited partnership for five years from the 1st November, 1915, with power to renew), with its office at 11, Market Street, Church, Lancs., to carry on business in transport and general carrying. The general partner is E. Pearson, 85, Revidge Road, Blackburn, whilst the limited partners (t133 6s. 8d. each) are Florence Breare, 78 Fielding Lane, Oswaldtwistle, and Lily Pearson, 85, Revidge Road, Blaeljet_rn.
A Motor Lorry Used by Royalty.
The Queen, who was aecompanied by Princess Mary and Prince Albert, utilized an A.S.C., M.T. wagon as a platform, from which to view a march-past of the troops, on the 2nd inst., at Aldershot. We fancy that this is the first time that a motor wagon has been converted into a grand-stand for such a purpose, but it will no doubt serve as a useful precedent both at home and overseas.
Dreadnought.
British Dreadnought Underwriters, Ltd., 14, Cornhill, E.C., is a concern which deals with the insurance of all classes of motor vehicles. A complete and comprehensive protection policy is afforded to the user of industrial vehicles. An official policy is given for Ford vans, and special rates are obtainable for other American makes, whilst allowances of 'special nature are granted to the owner of hire vehicles which are fitted with Triplex safety glass. It is interesting to note that favourable rates are quoted for steamwagon insurance, whilst premiums by gradual payment without extra charge are another feature.
Newcastle Cab Fares.
The Watch Committee of the Newcastle City Council has authorized the abolishment of the initial 6d. fare for the first half-mile, or part thereof, in local taxi-hiring. The minimum fare of is. has now been substituted, Meeting on a Bridge.
At the Leigh Police Court, on the 2nd inst., R. A. Miller, a driver in the employ of H. Viney and Co., Ltd., of Preston, was fined 10s. for crossing the Leigh Canal Bridge when another motor lorry and trailer were stationary thereon.
Wood-Milne Tires in India.
The home demand •for WoodMilne tires, both pneumatics and solids, continues to be greater than ever befope. Wood-Milne, Ltd., is not neglecting the export trade, and is giving particular attention
to India. This branch of the company's activities is registered as Wood-Milne (India), Ltd., with branches at Calcutta (70, Bentinck Street) and Bombay (201, Hornby Road, Fort). The management of the Indian company is under the control of Mr. A. D. McHaffie.
Gazette.
A winding-up order has been made in the case of the Motor Cab Garages, Ltd., of 36, Gracechurch Street, E.C.
The Waterloo Taxicab Co., Ltd., is in voluntary liquidation. Mr. 0. Berry, Monument House, E.C., is the liquidator.
Palladium 3i;,-tonners.
Recent sales of Palladium 31tonners have been made to Messrs. Barrett and Sons, of Luton, The Fleetwood and Knott End Motors, Ltd., of Fleetwood, and Messrs. R. Blaekhurst and Co., of Blackpool. Inquiry for both goods and passenger vehicles continues brisk. The company is prepared to train
clients' unskilled and untrained , employees free of charge, during the employees,
continuance of the war.