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Civic Tour: The Lord Mayor and other members of Bradford Corporation toured the Shell oil refinery at Liverpool last week.
N.Z. to Buy More: Although New Zealand's import programme for 1959 is smaller even than that for the present year, more commercial vehicles will be purchased.
New Catalogue: The complete range of equipment and accessories stocked by James Robertson (Factors), Ltd., Glasgow, is described in a new 280-page edition of their catalogue.
Nationalization Off: Because of lack of funds, the Singapore Government will not take over the Singapore Traction Co., Ltd. Plans for the unification and eventual nationalization of transport have been abandoned.
Dearer 12-seater: The price of the new KarrierfWalker 12-seater bus has been increased by £24 owing to higher cost of labour and materials. List price of a petrolengined version becomes £1,055, and that of the oil-engined model £1,170.
Minister as Guest: Principal guest at the annual dinner of the Institute of Welding will be Mr. Aubrey Jones. Minister of Supply. The dinner will be held on November 5, with the following two days devoted to the Institute's Autumn' Conference. New Coach Base: Les Gleave, Ltd., coach operators, have moved to Fourways. Garage, Arelid. near Sandbach, Cheshire.
Rhodesian Plant : The British Motor Corporation have bought 100 acres of land near Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia, on which to establish an assembly plant.
Lower Rate: The rate paid to their tyre contractors by Sheffield Transport Department has been cut by about 11 per cent. This represents an £880 yearly saving.
New Pirelli Branches: The Northern Ireland branch of Pirelli, Ltd., has been moved to 3-9 Thomas Street, Belfast. The South London branch also has new premises, at 50 Clapham Road, S W.9.
Visit to Brussels: The Berkshire Section of the Motor Agent's Association visited the Brussels World Fair last week and were entertained during their stay by Shell-Mex and B.P., 'Ltd.
Keeping Britain Tidy: The National Benzoic Co., Ltd.. are to provide specially designed litter bins at their garages and filling stations in South West England starting next month. It is hoped to extend the scheme later.
Scammell Trailer Brakes: With the object of increasing brake shoe life, all 10and 11-ton semi-trailers manufactured by Scammell Lorries, Ltd., are being fitted as standard with 154-in. by 5-in. brakes.