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:the wheels of pealth will be slowed by all difficulties of transport at whatever points arising, as a carriage is by
' the roughness of the roads over which it rune—John Beattie Crozier. .4 A War Office Subsidy Announcement.
It was announced by the War Office one day last week that, until further notice, vehicles may be enrolled under the War Department Subsidy-type Light Lorries Scheme for the full period of three years. This will ensure the pay"ment to owners of £120 per vehicle, ab the rate of £40 per annum, subject to the mechanical efficiency and condition of the vehicle when inspected halfyearly.
Where, however, it is anticipated that a vehicle fitted with alternative wheel equipment in lieu of giant pneumatic tyres is likely to be subjected to particularly arduous employment, the period of initial enrolment may be limited to one or two years at the discretion of the ,War Department. • Where it is desired to include the body in the terms of the agreement, the ordinary commercial-type body_ will be accepted, -provided the available platform area is sufficient to take the War Department load of 30 cwt. For this purpose a platform area of not less than 54 sq. ft. is normally required.
Lakeland Roads and Coach Traffic.
For some time past negotiations have been proceeding between the Lancashire County Council and certain local authorities in the Lakeland areas with regard to the proposal to close certain highways in the district to heavy motor traffic, such as heavy motor coaches, etc.
At a recent meeting of the council the chairman of the main roads and bridges committee stated that he had hoped the negotiations with the Ulverston Rural Council might have resulted in a public inquiry being conducted, but, unfortunately, they had broken down. and the only method of procedure which could now be adopted was to make application to the Ministry of Transport for the necessary order. The east side of Coniston Lake was apparently the bone of contention between the rural council and the Lancashire county authority.
Arrangements for Liverpool Parade.
The fifth annual motor parade of the Liverpool Area Committee of the NorthWestern C.14I.U.A. will be held at Liverpool on September 27th. The competitions in the steam and petrol fleet classes will be open to members, whether haulage contractors or not, and in the singlevehicle classes haulage contractors and members whose principal business is other than that of haulage contractors will comps te separately in two divisions. There will also be a special class for vehicles owned by non-members. Entry forms must be returned to the secretary, Mr. Charles 11. Whitnall, before Saturday, August 30th.
The classes are as follow :—
Haulage Contractors :—Class 1, Steam vehicle fleets' Class 2, petrol vehicle fleets ; Class 3, single steam vehicles delivered not later than December 31st, 1919; Class 4, single steam vehicles delivered not later than December 31st, 1923; Class 5, single petrol vehicles delivered not later than December 31st,
1329 1919; Class 6, single petrol vehicles delivered not later than December 31st, 1923.
0.ther than Haulage Contractors :— Class 1, steam vehicle fleets ; Class 2, petrol vehicle fleets; Class 7, single steam vehicles delivered not later than December 31st, 1919; Class 8, single steam vehicles delivered not later than December 31st, 1923; Class 9, single petrol vehicles delivered not later than December 31st, 1919; Class 10, single petrol vehicles delivered not later than December 31st, 1923.
Where Reliable Tyres are Essential.
For the seventh consecutive year Goodyear tyres are being used for the passenger-carrying vehicles owned by the Yellowstone National Park Transportation Co., which last year conveyed more than 40,000 people through Yellowstone Park, one of the sights of the country. An addition of 60 new 10-seater buses has recently been made to the Yellowstone fleet, bringing the total number of vehicles owned by the company up to 224, which includes 24 seven-seater cars, apart from those which give greater passenger accommodation.
The average total tyre mileage for a season, sihich extends from June to September, on the vehicles engaged on this particular service reaches 2,750,000, and since many of the road surfaces over which the vehicles operate are of volcanic origin, composed of rough, sharp substances, the tyres are put to a severe test, and it says much for the reliable and durable qualities of Goodyear allweather-tread cord tyres and their ability to ensure adequate traction under all road and weather conditions, that the vehicles are able to maintain a constant and dependable service. Experiments in London With One-way Streets.
In our last issue we made reference to the fact that the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis has made an order which has the effect of making a part of Mare Street, Hackney, a one-way thoroughfare. Apparently this plan has been so successful in operation that it appears likely that other one-way traffic routes may soon be decided upon. It is stated that as from Monday of this week Long Acre will only be used by traffic moving from east to west, and that vehicles from the west must proceed in a northerly direction, whilst traffic passing from Piccadilly to Kingsway, will not be allowed to use the thoroughfare. Railway companies, haulage contractors and business houses in the district have been notified of the arrangement, which, it is hoped, will have the effect of avoiding undue traffic confusion.
To Convert a Canal for Road Transport.
• At a meeting of the Newport Town Council it was stated that negotiations were proceeding between the corporation and the G.W.R. Co. for the taking over of the Monmouthshire Canal from Barracks Hill to near Emlyn Street for the purpose of constructing a new thoroughfare as an alternative to the widening of Dock Street. A road could be made either on the filled-up canal or on the railway alongside it. Traffic congestion of Dock Street is very acute.
A Chance for a Selling Organization.
Now that business in commercial vehicles is distincly on the up-grade, it will be interesting to learn that a British manufacturer of heavy vehicles, who has not the facilities for a sales organization, is, desirous of finding a substantial firm of concessionnaires AD will take over entirely the sales side for these lorries. Those interested should communicate in confidence in the first instance to "Albemarle," care of the office of this paper.
A New " General " Garage.
A new garage erected by the London] General Omnibus Co. Ltd., at Romford has just been opened. for traffic. The garage has space for from 40 to 45 motorbuses and storage accommodation for 6,000 gallons of petrol. This depot will greatly simplify the operation of bus routes in the east of London, and will lead to the development of new routes in the near future.
New Edition of "The Original Book of the Ford.'
The eighth edition of this popular handbook having rapidly .sold out, a new and ninth edition has just been intro duced. As there have been varioo.; changes made in the English Foid model since the last edition was introduced, the book has been revised by 031 -author to bring it right up to date, and a considerable amount of new text and a number of new illustrations have been added. A review of the new edition appears in this issue. New London By-pass Road.
It is stated that a tender of £314,617 has just been accepted f or the construction of the proposed by-pass road at Barnet. The road will be 8i miles long and 100 ft. wide, and will provide a direct route out of London to the Great North Road, thus avoiding the congested areas around Barnet.
The county councils of London, Middlesex and Hertford are parties to the scheme, to which the Ministry of Transport is contributing financial aid.
South Shields Passenger Transport.
We stated briefly in our last issue that certain losses had been incurred on the passenger-vehicle services run by the South Shields Corporation, and we are now in a position to give details of the accounts for the year ended March 31st.
So far as the buses were concerned, the traffic revenue was £7,286, and the expenditure £7,525, the deficit thus being £239. A loss of £109 was recorded on the previous year's working. After making provision for meeting interest and redemption charges, the gross deficit on the buses totals £1,621. The total passenger receipts amounted to £7,157, and 964,669 paSsengers were carried, the receipts per bus-mile amounting to 13.11d.
In presenting reasons for the loss on the undertaking, the manager points out that receipts were seriously affected by the slump in local trade, and were further materially affected by the continuance of the system of lower fares put into operation in 1922, which, he adds, he opposed at the time. The average receipts for the whole vehicle system of the corporation are now £129 per week less than during the period prior to the institution of the reductions.
Success of Mobile Daylight Cinema.
During the three months May, June and July, the London General Omnibus Co.'s daylight cinema has made a complete circular tour of the outskirts of London, including St Albans, Watford, Hatfield, Staines, Chertsey, Caterham, Guildford, Woking, Erith, Epping and Ongar. Over 100 performances have been given to date, including visits to some 50 local schools.
Audiences totalling 41,600 people have witnessed this year's programme of films, of which over 15,000 were children. A large variety of special films for the children figures on the usual programme which is given.
The popularity of this mobile cinema is evidenced by the large number of return visits which have been arranged for the next two months.
Cab Fares in New York.
Many times since the war the public has raised an outcry against the rates charged for the use of taxicabs, particularly those in the Metropolitan area, although the companies running such vehicles, as well as driver-owners, have brought forth evidence to show that cab operation cannot be remuneratively conducted at lower rates than those existing at the present time. It is interesting, therefore, to learn that the charges for the use of cabs in New York have just been reduced front Is. 8d, to 10d. per mile, and since many of the cab companies have fitted new meters to their vehicles it seems likely that the reduction is to become a permanency.
The charge of 10d. per mile remainS the same whether one or five persons are carried, so that if the vehicle is loaded to capacity the charge per person is only 2d, per mile.
A Distinctive Saloon Bus.
One of the most striking features of the 14-seater bus which the Vulcan Motor and Engineering Co. (1906), Ltd., have just supplied to the Blackpool Corporation, and which is illustrated on this page, is the amount of window space included in the body design. It is somewhat unusual to carry the lights round the rear panel of a small boa of this type, but by doing so the vehicle is made an ideal observation car, and more light is given to the interior.
The entrance door, which is disposed at the front, is of that type which is operated by the driver without the need for leaving his seat, and it is particularly safe and efficient in use. The action of closing the door also folds the 'bottom step, which is fitted to facilitate entrance to and exit from the interior.
This Vulcan bus is fitted with single pneumatic tyres on the front wheels and twin pneumatics at the rear.
East Sussex Road Restrictions.
On September 1st the Order which has been made by the Minister of Transport, following an application by the East Sussex County Council, will come into force and operate for a period of five years, during which the driving of certain types of vehicle will be prohibited on some of the roads in the district over which this authority exercises control. There are certain exceptions to the Order, which should be closely perused by all motor vehicle users who have occasion to use the roads in this part of the country: Salesmen Wanted.
A prominent company in the industry are desirous of appointing two salesmen to undertake the selling of their wide range of commercial vehicles. Letters marked " H." and addressed to this office will be forwarded.
Sheffield Bus Experiment,
One day last week the Sheffield Corporation considered the question of the advisability of taking up tramway tracks and substituting motorbuses for tramcars on the Peire Street route, which is the shortest in the city.
In considering the proposal, the tramways committee emphasized the fact that the cost of renewing the tramway track would involve an expenditure of £25,510, whereas an adequate service for the route could be maintained by seven motorbuses, which, it was estimated, would cost £11,800.
Cushion Tyres for Tonners.
There are many Ford ton trucks in use at the present time on which Macintosh N.A.P. cushion tyre equipment is giving the utmost efficiency, and it is interesting to learn that this class of tyre is becoming equally popular for various other makes of 1-ton vehicle which have lately come to the front. The chief advantage of the Macintosh N.A.P. tyre for light vehicles of this description is its remarkable -cushioning qualities. Made of excellent rubber, the tyre is calculated to " give " under load, and it safeguards the engine and load from unnecessary shocks and vibra tion. Another of its features is its length of life, and many remarkable mileages stand to the credit of tyres of this description. Macintosh N.A.P. tyres can be fitted to existing wheels supplied with Hayes or Kelsey rims without alteration, and for the replacement of solid tyres the press-on type tyre can be quickly fitted. We are told that the makers of the Chevrolet 1-tonner have recently standardized Macintosh N.A.P. tyres for their vehicles, and that similar equipment is also to form a feature of Overland 1-ton vans.
Bus Standing Time Limit.
Blyth Corporation has directed the at. tention of the police to the by-law which provides that the driver of an omnibus shall not cause such vehicle to remain on any stand more than 20 minutes, and asked that breaches of this bylaw shall be reported.
For Biscuit Transport.
Wimbledon Motor Work; Ltd., 29, High Street, Wimbledon Common, London, S.W.19, have just delivered to McVide and Price, Ltd., the well-known biscuit makers, a 20 h.p. Austin van with a special type of body, which is illustrated on this page. This van is one of a repeat order for three which the company have received.
The interior of the body is so arranged that a total load of 16 cwt. of biscuits in -tins can be accommodated without the slightest fear of movement taking place. It will be realized that this is a factor of importance in the conveyance of biscuits, some ofwhich are of a highly fragile nature.
It should be noted that entrance to the interior is made by way of a roller shutter at. the back of the vehicle, which is fitted in place of the usual hinged doors. This is a feature which greatly -facilitates loading operations in so far as it enables the van to be backed right up to the loading bay without risk of damage to the doors.
Buses for Oldham.
Oldham Corporation Tramways Committee has accepted the tender of Leyland Motors, Ltd., to supply five motor omnibuses.
The committee arranged a meeting at the depot to inspect a one-man omnibus, -which was submitted for test by the company. The members went for a trial run over the route on which it is proposed to institute the service, and subsequently suggested certain alterations and arranged for a further test.
Latex Tankers Wanted In Sumatra:
In the opinion of Mr. A. H. N. Bluett, the British commercial agent in the Dutch East Indies, there is an opportunity for the introduction of petroldriven latex tankers in Sumatra. The natives are encouraged to grow rubber, and if factories were erected at central points the tankers would be of great value in developing the industry. In this connection it is worthy of mention that the roads of Sumatra are not only
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in very fair condition, but are being steadily improved, whilst Singapore, the great British entrepot for this part of the world, lies just across the Straits of Malacca.
B.A.T. Traffic Receipts.
The traffic receipts on the buses owned by British Automobile Traction Co.'s group during the four weeks ended July 19th were as follow :—June 28th, £46,252; July 5th, 246.514; July 12th, £51,241; July 19th, 247,627. The total receipts for the 29 weeks of the year amount to 2902,866, which represent an increase of 2199,561 over the corresponding period for last year.
Tractor Tests in Asia Minor.
An exhibition of agricultural machinery was held at Adana, Turkey, recently, during which a number of tractor demonstrations was given. The countries
represented were : Italy, with the Fiat and Pavesi; Germany, with the Stock and Hanomag ; Czecho-Slovakia, with the Frage; Great Britain, with the Fowler ; ,and the United States. A seven hours' test was carried out of some of the machines, the first prize being won by the Fiat. The attendance was large, and indicates that the Turk is showing an increasing interest in mechanical farming.
Where Efficient Plugs are Vital.
It is difficult to imagine a more gruelling test for sparking plugs than that involved by an aviation endurance record, more especially so when the aeroplane employed for the purpose is
only equipped with a single engine. We are interested to learn, therefore,
from the AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co., Ltd., that in the recent aviation endurance tests in France.two French airmen flew a Farman aeroplane, the engine of which was equipped with AC-Sphinx plugs, for 37 hrs. 59 mine. 10 sees., and thus broke the record previously set up in America. The engine used was a 12cylinder Farman, and its efficient functioning was in no small measure due to the plugs with which it was fitted.
A'uminium Bus Wheels.
Not many months ago we referred to the fact that the London General Omnibus Co., Ltd., were carrying out certain experiments with aluminium alloy road wheels, and we now learn that a number of these wheels have proved to be very satisfactory in service and that they have 30,060 miles of regular service to their cledit, The tests are being continued on upwards of 20 routes, and the results of the extended experiment will be awaited with much interest.
Apart from the fact that a road wheel of this construction has only about onehalf the weight of a standard steel wheel, it shows an economical advantage in that its scrap value is about twothirds of the original casting value; moreover, unsprung weight is reduced.
A Leyland Souvenir.
One of the most handsome booklets which we have had the pleasure to peruse for some time past is that which we have just received from Leyland Motors, Ltd. Although it is really a catalogue in the true sense of the term, it is so artistically and delicately compiled that it can truly be said to form a de luxe edition; as a matter of fact, it has been issued to serve as a souvenir of the Wembley Exhibition. The textual matter and the illustrations, with the exception of those tastefully produced in colour in semi-loose leaf form, are printed in sepia, which, with a cloth cover of pleasing appearance, give a note of artistic distinctiveness to the production.
In a pocket in the back cover of tluS catalogue a copy of the Leyland rotary cost calculator for every type of petrol vehicle is included; this should prove of much value to the user.
Municipal versus Private Enterprise at Douglas.
A peculiar state of affairs has arisen, in Douglas, Isle of Man, between the town council, which is the licensing authority for the borough, and the owners of hackney carriages. Repeated applications have been made to the licensing committee of the council by the Douglas Car and Motor Hiring Association, of 32, Atholl Street., for the provision of stands for the use of hackney vehicles on Sundays, and in the early part of the summer a deputation from the association, beaded by the chairman. succeeded in persuading a majority of the committee to recommend the council to provide the required stands. However, at a council mee,ting the committee's recommendation was rejected by a majority of one.
At the beginning of this month the tramways committee of the council put its fleet of a dozen or more motorbuses into service on a circular tour of the borough, asking for the journey a fare of is. per head. It thus seems that the corporation's buses were permitted to ply for hire, whilst private hackneyvehicle ownera were not accorded a similar right. It would appear, from the attitude adopted by the association, to which we have referred, that the last has not yet been heard of the matter.
The second annual sports meeting of the L.G.O.C. Sports Association was held one day last week at the Stamford Bridge Grounds. The event proved most successful.
The Latest Petrol Railcar.
We have on various occasions in the past referred to the petrol-propelled railcars produced by the J. G. Brill Co., of Philadelphia, America, who have a branch establishment in this country at 150, Southampton Row, London, W.C. The latest manufacturing activity of the company is concerned with the Model 55 petrol railcar. In a sense the latest model is a development of the smaller type of car, which somewhat resembles the ordinary passenger road vehicle, although it offers many advantages over it, particularly in regard to tiding stability and passenger comfort. The engine of this model is of the Jour-cylinder valve-in-head type, and it develops 68 h.p. at 1,500 r.p.m. ; it propels the car at a normal speed of 38 m.p.h. The engine drive is conveyed through a multiple-disc clutch and a three-speed heavy-duty gearbox to an auxiliary transmission housed in the cast-steel bolster of the forward or motor truck, and then through propeller shafts to the bevel gear axles on this truck.
The railcar is divided into two compartments, the main seating section providing accommodation for 38 passengers, whilst five people can also be seated in the baggage compartment. The total weight of the car is 28,000 lb.
Great North Road Improvements.'
Considerable satisfaction will be occasioned among drivers of mechanically ,aropelled vehicles by the announcement that further extensive improvements are to be effected in connection with the Great North Road. An important section of this much used highway runs through the area in Lincolnshire over which the Kesteven Council exercises administrative control, and it was reported at the last meeting of that body that substantial success had attended the efforts of a deputation representing the council which had waited upon the Minister of Transport, pointing out the necessity for larger grants being made towards the improvement of trunk road surfaces and the construction of by-pass roads.
The Ministry has now intimated to the Lincolnshire authority that the Government having decided that an amount not exceeding five millions shall be rendered
immediately available for work on existing first-class roads in the country, it will pay the whole of the cost of the maintenance of the Great North Road running through Kesteven and also defray-Ilia full cost of the construction of a by-pass road off the Great North Road at Fostoik The Ministry's offer, it need scarcely be said, has been readily accepted and much useful work is certain to result therefrom. '
Advantages of Small Buses..
South Shields Corporation Tramwaytli Committee is considering a suggestion of the tramways manager that two 14seater motorbuses should be purchased for use when traffic is light. The manager said the advantages of the small buses were that they are very much faster and more economical, to run.
Mr. A. E. Tapper informs us that he has been appointed by the SPA Co., of Turin, to he their representative in Great. Britain and Ireland, and that he has established a sales and service depot for SPA users at 224, Earl's Court Road, London, S.W.5.
Timber by S.D. Freighters.
Various types of the S.D. Freighter, which is manufactured by Shelvoke and Drewry, Ltd., at Letchworth, are now in service, but the particular machine which is illustrated on this page is the longest which the company have yet
turned out. It has been designed expressly for timber haulage, and the body is actually 16 ft. long_ The wheelbase is more than that of the ordinary freighter, being 11 ft.., whilst the turning radius is 18 ft. 4 ins. The 'vehicle, which is in the service of Messrs. Groom, Daniels and Co., of Colchester, is shown in the picture carrying 20-ft. lengths of timber, whilst lengths of 24 ft. are often dealt with.
A.A. and Holiday Traffic.
During the August Bank Holiday, covering a period of four days, 35,564 members of the Automobile Association received road information from the A.A. patrols. In all 3,427 user's of the road obtained emergency supplies through the
patrols. In all 3,427 users of the road service, mostly for minor troubles, whilst 2,470 vehicles, including motor coaches and commercial vehicles, brought to a halt through some form of breakdown, received roadside assistance from the Association's road-service patrols.
American Exports.
During the month of May commercial vehicles and buses exported from America (electric vehicles excluded) numbered 2,739, valued at 1,593,832 dollars. Of this number 631 vehicles were imported into Sweden, 282 into Japan, 186 into Cuba, 185 into Canada, 172 into Australia, whilst 69 were shipped to the United Kingdom.
A Bury Bus Plan.
The Rawtenstall Corporation has been granted permission by the Bury Town Council to ply for hire with motor omnibuses in the borough, and the Bury authorities will take all receipts which are secured in their area in excess of le. per car-mile. The arrangement is being tried over a period of three months, and will be subject to review.
Ford Sales from Trieste.
During the first five months of this year the Ford Motor Co., of Trieste, delivered 2,934 motor vehicles and tractors. This represents en increase of 149 per cent. over the number of vehicles delivered in the corresponding period of 1923, the number of tractors being 321 per cent. more. One noteworthy sale was that of 15 tractors for the Italian Government. Vehicles and tractors manufactured in these works were sold in no fewer than 34 different countries. , An Ice-cream Vendor's Van.
There is a number of light vehicles in use in this country in the service of vendors of ice-cream, and a typical vehicle fitted up to meet the needs of this class of user is illustrated on this page. The picture shows a light Ford chassis carrying a somewhat ornate body built by T. D. and W. Dales, Ltd., of Ropery
Street, Hessle Road, Hull. It will be seen that the four corners of the body form box pillars, and that they, have bevelled silvered plate-glass pa.nels. The vehicle is embellished in the usual style associated with vans used by icecream vendors, and it will be noticed that on the door at. the rear the royal arms of Italy appear, for Mr. Prati, the owner, is a native of that country.
Exeter Bus Proposals in Abeyance.
For the time being the Exeter City Tramways Committee has shelved the idea of running its own motorbuses, the chief contentions against the proposal being that the present tramway staff hashed no experience with such vehicles. and that it is not desirable at present to go to the expense of securing a special Act of Parliament and the necessary rolling stock.
The matter was again the subject of discussion when the Devon General Omnibus Co. applied for permission to run two services of buses in the city, and the committee was again urged to institute a municipal service. The tramways committee has formed the conclusion that it is impossible to run two short B20 routes of the kind suggested economically, and it believes that the experiment to be conducted by the Devon General Omnibus Co. will enable the possibilities of the service to be determined.
The licences granted to the omnibus company can be terminated at notice not exceeding three months, without compensation, and the council has protected its interests in the event of it being found practicable to run municipal buses at a later date.
A Range of Friction Fabrics.
Scandinavia Belting, Ltd., 59, Southwark Street, London, SE., whose works are at Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, claim to be one of the largest manufacturers of friction fabrics, and much of their business is transacted in connection with motor vehicle users, for whose use a range of brake linings and clutch facings are marketed. The products are of British manufacture, and the Halo
lining, which is one of the company's specialities, is a wound non-metallic fabric containing 75 per cent, pure asbestos and 25 per cent. binding material, its coefficient. of friction being, when dry, .4. Brasbestos, a flexible lining for brakes, is a high-grade fabric woven from asbestos yarn, doubled with brass wire and impregnated with a dry and heat-resisting composition. Facings for cone clutches are marketed under the trading name of the company. Other specialities include bonnet and radiator dampers, endless woven belts, and a range of specialities for use on Ford vehicles.
No Coach Licences for Boys.
Eastbourne Watch Committee has decided that no motor char-à-banes licences shall be granted to persons under the age of 20 years.
Ashton Wants Trolley-buses.
Ashton-under-Lyne Corporation is inviting tenders for the supply of nine single-deck and one double-deck trackless trolley vehicles, the single-deckers to have a seating capacity of from 36 to 40 passengers.
August 19, 1924. . Local Proceedings.
. Truro City Council has decided to obtain prices of various types of motor. fire-engine.
Gravesend. Town Council proposes the purchase of a motor vehicle for the electricity department._
Eastbourne Corporation proposes to erect a new works department for the motorbus committee.
Oldham Corporation has accepted the tender of the Oldham Motor Co., Ltd., for the supply of a 5-ton tipping wagon.
The Bedwas and Machen Urban district Council is to extend the accommodation which is available for buses at the municipal garage. Barking Urban District Council requirea a two-stretcher motor ambulance, and tenders have to be delivered by
September 1st. .
To. avoid street. congestion, the Blytti Corporation has revised the motorbus stopping-places, stands having been allocated for the various services.
Aberdare Urban District Council is endeavouring to sell some of its 29seater petrol omnibuses in order that:. smaller vehicles may be purchased.
West Bridgford Urban District Council has asked the surveyor to report as to the desirability of purchasing a low. bodiedmotorvan for dust collection.
Sheffield Watch Committee has rejected the application of W. T. Underwood, Ltd., of Clowne, for licences for 72 motorbuses to ply for hire within the city.
Sheffield Corporation has purchased a motor van for the water department from the Dart Motor and Transport Co., Ltd., for £438, after an allowance for an old van.
Sheffield Watch Committee has accepted the following tenders from Mr. J. R. Churchill:—Chassis for prison van £255, body for same £70; chassis for ambulance £265, body for ambulance £125.
The Isle of Ely County Council has accepted the following tenders for the supply of two one-ton motor lorries :— Messrs. W. H. Johnson and Sons, Wisbech. £217, and Messrs. Cass and Co., Ely, "£M).
Unlicensed Vehicles.
Having a list of 32 motor vehicles -which are plying for hire without the owners being in possession of licences, the Carnarvon Watch Committee has authorized Mr. R. 0. Roberts, the town clerk, to threaten proceedings if licences are not taken out forthwith.
Shopkeepers Favour Buses..
In regard to an objection to a proposal of the Eastbourne Corporation to run motorbuses along Southfields Road, and to make Terminus Buildings a terminus of the Old Town route, the corporation has now had a statement, signed by shopkeepers in the ,vicinity of the railway station, to the effect that they dd not consider the terminus a menace to their trade, but rather the contrary.
Darlington's Purchases.
The motor vehicle fleet operated by the Darlington Corporation has recently been augmented by the purchase of two new machines, one being a motor road roller which has been supplied by Barford and Perkins, Ltd , and the other a Leyland 4-tonner of the platform-body type, supplied by Messrs. George and Jobling.