MUNICIPAL PURCHASES and PROPOSALS
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EDMONTON Urban District Council is to purchase an S.D. Freighter.
The highways committee of NORTHAmprow Corporation has decided to purchase a motor roller.
The electricity committee of FINCELEY Urban District .Council recommends the purchase of a Ford lorry.
WALITIAMSTOW Borough Council has decided to buy two refuse collectors, at an estimated cost of £1,535.
The transport committee of BLACKPOOL Corporation reoommends the purchase of a Fordson tractor.
The watch committee of WistausnoN Corporation is buying a Dennis 250400-gallon turbine fire-engine.
The highways committee of GILLINGHAM Corporation is to make provision in estimates for the purchase of two 2-ton lorries.
YORK Watch Committee has appointed a sub-committee to consider the desirability of providing additional firefighting appliances.
The lighting and cleansing committee is recommending EXETER City COURCII to purchase three refuse collectors, at a total estimated cost of £2,250.
The transport committee of &um= Urban District Council recommends the purchase of an S.D. Freighter Newcastle-type 2i-ton refuse collector.
WIMBLEDON Corporation's electricity commit tee has accepted the tender of the Broadway Motor Co., Wimbledon, for the supply of a Bedford 2-ton van.
^ SOUTHGATE Urban District Council has decided to purchase a new Leyland 23 la.p. fire-engine, to replace one that has been in use for more than 20 years.
The public-assistance committee of GLASGOW Corporation has accepted the tender of Messrs. George and Jobling for the supply of a Fordson 2-ton tipping lorry.
The highways committee of ESSEX County Council recommends the acceptance of the tender of Messrs. J. W. Austin, Chelmsford, for the supply of a Ford lorry.
BLACKPOOL Corporation's transport manager recommends the purchase of 12 new buses, three having oil engines and nine with petrol units, both types being interchangeable.
The health committee of SOUTHGATE TiP1MLE. District Council has appointed a sub-committee further to consider the question of purchasing a new ambulance at a cost of £1,000.
BURNLEY Corporation requires
• tenders for the supply of a 5-7-cwt. van, a 1-ton tipper for refuse collection and a lorry with front and rear bolsters for carrying timber. Certain machines have to be taken in part exchange. Tenders have 'to be delivered by 9 a.m. on March 15.
The transport committee of MANCHESTER COYBOTatiOn has accepted the tender of Thompson Bros. (Bilston), Ltd., for the supply of a fuel-oil installation at Queen's Road garage, and the tender of Hopkinsons, Ltd., Huddersfield, for the provision of a centrifugal • oil purifier with pump.
LUDLOW Town Council is considering the purchase of a lorry.
WIsnEcti Town. Council is to buy a petrol roller costing £250.
TYNEMOUTH Town Council is buying an S.D. Freighter refuse collector.
HassINGs chief constable recommends the purchase, at an early date, of a utility van.
Fourteen Leyland oil-engined bus chassis are to be purchased by wic-Aza Corporation.
SOUTHAMPTON Corporation is to Obtain quotations for the supply of a light motorvan.
The education committee of HASTINGS Corporation recommends the purchase of a motor mower.
The fire-brigade committee of BURTONON-TRuxT Corporation has decided to purchase a trailer fire pump for £.:ntl.
WARRTNGTON Corporation requires a 2-ton tipping wagon, and tendersihave to be delivered by noon on March:.-20.
The electricity committee of Hssissaos Corporation recommends the purchase of a 12-cwt. van from J. Hollingsworth, Ltd.
The cleansing committee of EAST Hem Corporation is to obtain tenders for the supply of an electric vehicle for refuse collection.
EAST HAIL Corporation is recommended to buy a Dennis refuse collector and, from Messrs. Topham and Snushall, 100 patent bins.
Mrscrtssr Urban District Council has agreed to the provision of f1,300 in estimates for buying a new motor Pump for the fire brigade.
The highways committee of Ssisirns mutt Corporation has accepted the tender of Fred Wharton and Co. for the supply of two Austin 7 h.p. vans.
Corals-FIFE County Council requires tenders for the supply of a new motor ambulance costing not more than £500. Tenders have to be delivered by 10 a.m. on March 25.
The watch committee of ECCLES Cots poration recommends the purchase of a fire-engine at a cost of £2,000. The Committee has already inspected various types of appliance.
TEDDINGTON Urban District Council's surveyor has reported on the question of adopting mechanical transport for refuse collection, etc. The matter has been referred to a sub-committee.
ELY Urban District Council requires a motor tender for hauling the council's steam fire-engine, . the machine to be suitable for carrying a wheeled escape. Tenders have to be delivered by March 22.
• HusurNGnost Education Committee requires tenders for the supply of a trailer for use in connection with the school dental service. Further particulars can be obtained from the clerk, County Education Offices, Huntingdon.
• STAFFS County Council is in the market for eight lorries, three 2-tonners and five of 3-ton carrying capacity. Further particulars can be obtained from the county surveyor, County Buildings, Stafford, and tenders have to be delivered by 10 a.m. on March 18.