Grant for engine carrier
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• Following agreement with the four objectors in Manchester on Tuesday, Smallshaw Transport Co. of Ashton-underLyne, was granted a new A licence for four vehicles which amalgamates and extends the conditions of three existing vehicles and allows for one additional 7-tonner.
For Smallshaw, Mr. J. A. Backhouse said the following normal user had been agreed for all vehicles: "Marine engines and parts, agricultural tractor parts, rubber, steel, metal fabrications, gas and water works pipes and valves, shop fittings for CWS Ltd.; Lancs., Yorks., Cheshire, Midlands and the London area".
Mr. H. S. Nield, proprietor, said his main business was the carriage of marine engines, the majority of which went to Liverpool, Manchester, Hull, Grimsby and London docks for export.