Business of Four Generations Killed
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A FTER being in existence for, foalr1generations, a Liverpool haulage firm have been wiped out, as a result of a decision of the North-Western Deputy Licensing Authority.
On April 22 last, Mr. G. F. Foster, of 4, Harbord Street, Liverpool, applied for a renewal of his A licence .fcir, two vehicles of 2i tons each. The first hearing was on June 15, when Mr. B. de H. Pereira, for the railways, con, tended that the applicant had given a certain, undertaking to the Authority at the hearing of his original application. This submission was withdrawn by Mr. P. Kershaw at the second hearing on August 4, on the ground that it was made under a misapprehension.
At this hearing, the applicant pointed out that he and his family had been in the business for four generations. One of his main customers, for whom he had carried beer for many years. changed their method of operation. They now carried the local consignments, which he formerly transported, on their own vehicles and, instead, he received their north-east-coast work indirectly. through a clearing house.
Mr. Kershaw said that the railway objection. was directed mainly to the second vehicle, acquired in place of two horses. The hearing concluded on October 26, when Mr. Tan Macaulay contended that this was -not a change brought about by the applicant himself,, but by his customers to suit the needs of their business.