Municipal Purchases and Proposals
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The parks committee of the CHESTERnELD Corporation is considering the purchase of a motor lorry for the parks department.
The gas committee of the BRADFORD Corporation has authorized the purchase of three 1-ton and one 25-cwt. Morris. Commercial vehicles.
The tramways committee of the GLASGow Corporation is inviting separate tenders for the supply of 25, 50 and 100 double-deck motorbuses.
The highways committee of the LEEDS Corporation has accepted the tender of C. A. Sellars, Ltd., at £447, for two 30-cwt. end-tipping motor lorries.
The electricity committee of the BRADFORD Corporation has decided to convert certain motorcars into vans and / to purchase new cars and vans at a cost of £2,311.
The works committee of the HACKNEY Borough Council recommends acceptance of the tender of John I. Thornycroft and Co., Ltd., at £987, for the supply of a 5-ton lorry.
The cleansing committee of the MANCHESTER Corporation recommends the purchase of certain motor vehicles from Lacre Lorries, Ltd., Shelvoke and Drewry, Ltd., and Karrier Motors, Ltd.
DARLINGTON Corporation, which has recently secured sanction to proceed with the establishment of a number of new trolley-bus routes and to extend existing routes, is augmenting its fleet and has placed an order with the English Electric Co., Ltd., for six 32-seater singledeck vehicles. The transport committee of the CHESTERFIELD Corporationis considering the purchase of two 2-ton lorries.
The gas committee of the BURTON-ON■ TRENT Corporation has decided to purchase a 1-ton motor lorry of English make.
The works committee of the PLYMOUTH Corporation has appointed a subcommittee to-consider and report on the question of the collection and disposal of refuse.
The highways committee of the ROTHERHAM Corporation is considering the purchase of a gully:emptying machine of 1,000-gallons capacity at a cost not exceeding £1,214.
The town ball committee of the STRETFORD Urban District Council has accepted the tender of Bracegirdle Motors, Ltd., Old Trafford, at £227, for the provision of a motor vehicle for the fire brigade.
The works committee of the HACKNEY Borough Council recommends the purchase of seven vehicles for refuse collection at an estimated cost of £4,172. It is suggested that electric vehicles should be obtained, as the council is already provided with charging facilites.
STOGETON-ON-TEES Corporation requires five 50-52-seater double-deck, twoaxle motorbuses a stipulation being made that the chassis shall be equipped with six-cylindered engines and fourwheel brakes. Further details can be obtained from the omnibus manager, Bridge Road Offices, Stockton-on-Tees, and tenders have to be delivered by June 25th. The chief sanitary inspector of the BEDWELLTY Urban District Council has been authorized to make inquiries concerning the proposed purchase of a motor ambulance.
'The gas committee of the Glasgow Corporation recommends the acceptance of the tender of Halley Motors, Ltd., at £1,130, for the supply of a 5-ton tank wagon for the Provan chemical works.
The works committee of the EAST HANt. Corporation recommends acceptance of the tender of Commer Cars, Ltd., at 1722, for the supply of a 3-ten lorry complete with end-tipping body and drop sides.
Under this feature we recently mentioned that the public health committee of the OXFORD Corporation had decided to buy an ambulance at a cost of £350, and we now learn that the purchase has been made through the Morris Garages, Ltd., of Oxford.
PORTSMOUTH Corporation is asking for tenders for the supply of two refuse. collection vehicles and further particulars can be obtained from the city engineer at the Guildhall, Portsmouth. Tenders have to be delivered not later than June 21st.
The tram ways committee of the MANCHESTER Corporation is asking for tenders for the supply of 15 .32-seater motorbuses. Specifications and forms of tender can be obtained from the general manager, Corporation Tramways, 55, Piccadilly, Manchester, and tenders have to be delivered by Juno 25th.