SUBSTITUTES FOR THE SUBSIDIZED.
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Three-ton Steamers Take the Place of Commandeered Petrol Lorries.
That a considerable amount of trouble to the various users concerned was caused by the commandeering of commercial vehicles at the commencement of war, goes without saying. We are of opinion that, the cheerfulness with which these disturbances were borne, and the readiness with which assistance was accorded to the military authorities, are factors which contributed to the successful and rapid mobilization of what is by now recognized as one of the most efficient branches of the Army Service Corps.
We think that it is highly improbable that many sufferers in this manner were able so speedily to replace the commandeered machines as was Ansell's Brewery, Ltd. This company was fortunate to secure a three-ton wagon ; it was ordered by wire and delivered the same day.
The lorry referred to was purchased direct from Clayton and Shuttleworth, Ltd., of Lincoln, a company with exceptional facilities for manufacture, enabling it to make such deliveries as the one in
stanced. Since then, so pleased have Messrs. Ansells been with the performance of the steamer, that they have placed a second order, -this time for a five-ton wagon, the
third of the same type of lorry, and the delivery was again effected almost immediately. Our illustration shows the fleet of three steamers, which are fitted with rubber tires ; two are standard three-ton wagons, the third being a, five-tonner. It may be remembered that the Clayton and Shuttleworth is fitted with a boiler of the Belpaire type, and is, moreover, of exceptionally strong construction throughout. In addition, the workmanship and materials are of the highest class. The Clayton wagons are in consequence noted for their easy steaming and low fuel consumption, as well as for their reliability.
At the present time, when petrol wagons for loads such as those mentioned 'are, to all intents and purposes, unobtainable, many • users would do well seriously to consider the possibilities of the steamer. With the chance of early delivery, though perhaps not quite so rapid as that in the case mentioned, they afford opportunities which cannot be lightly turned down.