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"The wheel of wealth will be slowed by all di9leulties of transport at whatever points arising, as a carriage is by the roughness of the roads over which it runs."—John Beattie Crozier.
Power Alcohol Regulations.
We have already made reference to the Statutory Rules and Orders for power methylated spirits. These" regulations have now been issued, and the iollowing are abbreviated extracts.They apply only to power .methylated spirits-and to other spirits, to be used in the manufacture of alcohol for this purpose. Spirits to be used in this way may be imported as bulk cargo provided (a) that. they are contained in tanks which form part of the structure of the importing ship; (b) that all manholes, hatches, pipes, etc., are capable of being secured by Revenue locks or otherwise to the satisfaction of the Commissioners.
The following and no other spirits may be imported for methylation under these regulations
(a) unsweetened spirits or rum, and (b) with the prior sanction of the Commissioners, un.sweetened spirits or ruin mixed with benzole, petrol, or with other substances or combination of substances.
Power alcohol may be made onty in a building or room specially approved by the Commissioners and entered for the purpose by the authorized methylator.
Every warehouse, tank and place to be used in the manufacture of power metherlated spirits must be approved by the Commissioners. The vats, in which the operations of methylating spirits with the prescribed substances are carried out, must be of a eontent of not less than 5,000 gallons.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 43 of the Spirits Act, 1880, spirits may be removed through a close pipe, from the vat in a distiller's spirit store or a distiller's warehouse' to a tank wagon for removal to the approved premises of an authorized methylator.
A weighing machine approved by the Commissioners and capable of accurately weighing any tank wagon full of spirits, must be. installed in or adjoining the warehouse or the distiller's spirit store; and on the methylator's or user's premises, as the case may be.
Every tank wagon must be approved by the Cornmiseioners, and shall be visibly and legibly marked in paint with the name and place of, business of the owner thereof, a distinguishing mark and number,and itsscapacity in gallons.
The spirits used in the manufacture of power methylated spirits must, before methylation, be of strength net less than 66 per eent, over proof.
The qnantity. of .spirits used at one time for the purpose of making power methylated spirits shall not be lees than 2,500 bulk gallons.
The materials used for rnethylating power alcohol must be mixed in the presence of the proper officer, and must, before use, be examined and approved by the Government chemist, or other officer appointed on that behalf. The Commissioners may, if they think fit, authorize any person to receive power methylated spirits for the purpose of mixing with petrol or benzole, or other substance for use in the generation of mechanical power.
C8 When power methylated spirits have been mixed with petrol or some other substances or combination of substances under these regulations, no person shall separate or attempts to separate the spirits from the mixture. The allowance payable on 13ritish spirits shall, as regards those used in making power alcohol, be paid to the authorized rnethylator on production by him to the Collector of Customs and Excise in the district, of a certificate signed by the officer who witnessed the methylation.
The pamphlet, which can be obtained from H.M. Stationery Office, Imperial House, Kingsway, London, W.C., at. the price of 3d., concludes with a useful form of stock account of power methylated spirits to be kept by an authorized eeethylator and enother to be kept by an authorized user,
Albion Dividend.
The board of directors of the Albion Motor Car Co., Ltd., resolved at their recent meeting to pay on October 1st the half-yearly dividend on the 6 per cent. cumulative preference shares at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum less income tax for the half-year. It -was further resolved not to close the share transfer books at this time but to pay the aforementioned dividend to the registered holders at the date of the resolution as shown by the books of the company.
Mr. Frost-Smith Resigns.
Mr. Percy Frost-Smith has resigned the position of managing director of Tilling-Stevens Motors, Ltd., and will shortly be making an announcement concerning his new activities. He has for long been a prominent personality in the commercial-vehicle world, with an unusually full knowledge of his subject and being keenly enthusiastic thereon. He has been asked to prepare and to read a paper at the congress to be held on October 17th (during the Commercial Vehicle Exhibition at Olympia) in connection with the Institute of Transport.
Farmers and Road Expenditure.
Wigton Rural Council has received a communication from the Cumberland and Westmorland Farmers' Union urging curtailment of road expenditere and 'alleging that the work done on the Cumberland, Westmorland, and-North "Lonsdale roads was out of proportion to the cost. Whilst declaring that 'economy was their keynote, the councillors point out that an attempted reduction in wages would bring them up against another section other than the farmers.
Commercial vehicles will not be included in the Agricultural Machinery Exhibition which is being held in. conjunction with the S.M.M. and T. Tractor Triale at Shrawardine, near Shrewsbury, which commence to-day (Tnesday).
A large order for Harrier lorries received from the London and South Western Railway Co. has just been completed, the last vehicle having been de-livered a few days ago
New British 25-cwt. Chassis.
A short time after writing our editonal, " Where is the British Onetanner?" which appears in this issue, we received preliminary details of a new 25 cwt. vehicle, which will shortly be placed on the market by Guy. Motors, Ltd., Fallings Park, Wole"erharripton. The makers have endeavoured to fulfil the requirements which we have pointed out as being necessary in this mid previous articles on the subject. They are: low price combined with high quality and workmanship, accessibility, reliability and economical running, At present we eannot publish the actual price of the new machine, but we believe that it will be-sufficiently attractive to ensure for the vehicle a promising future. . The power unit will be of 16 h.P. and will be built under the Guy patented design, with four cylinders, inclined valves and detachable heads, following almost identical lines to those embodied in the engine fitted to the company's '2 and 4 ton vehicles, which have given such satisfactory results. The drive will be through a single-plate clutch to a three-speed-and-reverse gearbox, the clutch casing and gearbox being built as a unit with the engine, and the whole having three-point suspension to avoid stresses due to frame flexion.
The full floating back uele will he . worm driven, and steel wheels -will be provided; in fact, in practically every way it will be a miniature of the larger models. It has been designed to give satisfactory running either on solid for pneumatic tyres, and these will -he optional.
Two types of chassis will be available —one for the transport, of goods, and the other for passengers. The latter should make an excellent chassis for a smallcapacity motor coach capable of carrying 15 passengers, including the driver. The manufacture of the 2 and 2& ton models will, of course, be continued.
The Tax Remains! •
A London daily paper, which boasts ,
of getting more scoops ". than any other, told its readers last. Thursday in heavy type that the "punitive tax of 21 per horse-power on motor vehicles and carriages is to be scrapped." The alternative scheme TOW being considered, says Our sapient daily journal, is. a flat tax all round of.40. per gallon alike for private and tommercial users. This is truly a mare's nest, attd someone has evidently got hold of an interim report of a sub-committee that must date back twelve months or more. Lest any of our readers should havabeen deceived, let it be. noted that there is not the slightest atom of truth in the statement.
Forthcomilig C.M.U.A. parades are those to be held at Nottingham on Saturday, October 1st, and at Liverpool on Monday, October 24th.
Mr. Ernest Claremont; whose health has of late required him to relinquish several. onerous appointments. has resigned the chairmanship of Rolls-Royce, Ltd., which he had held since the formation of the company in 1006.
• New Zealand Roads.
New Zealand is just now very anxious to improve its roads, and a controversy has arisen as to what are the best materials to use in the making of them. The city engineer of Wellington condemns the concrete road, and says that the best material is either tar macadam or bituminous concrete. The city engineer of Auckland, on the •contrary is " all out" for concrete. Strange to say, each authority cites as evidence American experiences of concrete roads. Although the specifications for new roads will be provided by the Government, the work will be done by local authorities. A loan will be raised to pay for construction, but the cost of upkeep will be provided by local levies, supplemented by Government grants. A tyre tax, it is thought, will help to raise money for this purpose.
Abolishing the Second Man.
In our last week's issue we referred to a strike of motor vehicle drivers at. Bootle owing to the fact that the Corporation Motor Vehicles Committee dispensed with the services of the second man on their electrically-driven vehicles. The strike was settled just after our issue went to Press lastweek, and the three dismissed men were reinstated, the Corporation agree•ing to the principle of the employment of the second man on electric vehicles.
Motor Traffic in Stirling.
Stirling is an important town in Central Scotland, and has a population of over 22,000. It claims to have the finest motorbus service north of the Tweed; and, from 8 in the morning till 11 at night, these very comfortable and wellequipped v.liicles run to Bridge of Allan on the north and Bannockburn on the south at intervals not exceeding ten minutes. The town is also well provided with commercial motors of all kinds, from the grocer's van to the three ton lorry, which operate to the palpable detriment of the railway companies that used to provide the sole means of local transport. A few days ago the borough police Look a census of the vehicular traffic passing through one of the main streets between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., and the following returns have now been issued :—
Buses in India.
In Bombay the tram service is totally inadequate to cope with the passenger traffic, and there is ample room for the exploitation of omnibus services. Although the motorbus service, which was recently commenced in Calcutta has become popular, there is plenty of room for further expansion.
Australian Bus Developments.
There are now 131 beet-Gel:I omnibuses running in New South Wales on 64 distinct services, and it is stated in an advice. from Sydney that a substantial increase is likely to be made in the near future, One company alone having placed a number of new buses on suburban routes recently.
The motor staff of Lipton, Ltd., recently had their first annual outing by motor coach to the seaside. The weather proved excellent, and a very enjoyable time was spent. Mr. 3. L. Ciewes, replying to a toast, said he was proud of his staff, which had made the transport department of Lipton, Ltd., one of the best in the country.
Eastbourne-Seaford Road.
In our issue for August 30th we published illustrations showing the deplorable condition of the Eastbourne-Seaford road, and mention was made of the:fact that the Eastbourne Rural District Council had suggested that the road should be closed to bus and coach traffic.
The chief business transacted by the Eastbourne 'Rural District Council at their meeting a few days ago concerned the state of this road. The Highways Committt.e reported that Mr. Rupert Gwynne, M.P., had discussed the whole matter with Sir Henry Maybury who did not approve of closing the road.
The surveyor reported to the Committee oti an interview he had had with the Divisional Road Inspector of the Ministry of Transport, and stated that he had received instructions ti; prepare and submit: to the Ministry estimates for widening the road to a uniform width of 21 ft., and alternatively for re-surfacing the road throughout.
Char-a-nancs Routes.
The county surveyor of West Perth shire reports that during 1920 motor coach traffic had increased by no less than 86 per cent., and he forecasts as a result of this a very large expenditure on reconstruction works in the near future, and on certain roads heavy repairs must be undertaken in order to avoid closing the roads altogether.
The Weight and Speed of Motor Coaches.
Merioneth County Council is asking the County Councils Association and all the Welsh County Councils to support it in its request to the Ministry of Transport that legislation should be introduced dealing with the weight of chars-a-bancs which it says damage the roads to an extent out of all proportion to the amount paid for the licences. Altrincham Urban District Council has decided to support the action of the Northwich Rural District Council in asking the Government to take immediate steps to enforce a 12-mile speed limit for all heavy • motor lorry and char-a-bancs traffic by making it mechanically impossible to exceed that speed.
Power Alcohol.
A report has recently been submitted by the committee which was appointed some little while ago by the Ceylon Government, under the Empire Resources Development Scheme, to investigate the possibilities of power alcohol production in the island.
It is stated that coconut and palmira toddy will not be available in sufficient quantities and at prices low enough to produce power alcohol which could com pete with imported power spirit. In regard to making power alcohol from starch-producing roots, such as sweet potatoes and vassava, it is thought that even if these were grown on a very large scale, the cost of cultivation might prove prohibitive.
In Burma, where rice is grown extensively, power alcohol is made from straw, and the residue is turned into paper pulp ; but this, it is said, would not be possible in Ceylon at present, as straw is not available in very large quantities.
ThS:posSibility might, however, be kept in view as the paddy-growing area of the island is being rapidly extended. It is believed that the most hopeful base for power-alcohol in Ceylon in future will be molasses: The Government should, therefore, encourage the growth of sugar cane extensively by Affording easy land leasing terms in parts of the country where the cane grows well.
Tasmania's Bright Future.
Tasmania is just now worthy of the attention of commercial vehicle exporters. Its plentiful water supply is bringing into existence many hydro-electricv generating stations, and a number of British firms are establishing branch factories there, with.the intention of supplying Australian requirements for various commodities. The island is about one-half the size of -England (excluding Wales). It should, therefore, be a country suitable for development by mechanical transport, for no part of the island is more than 60 miles from the sea. Its many rivers and hills, too, make railway construction difficult and expensive. Electric lorries will, no doubt, become C10 popular among the island's conunercial circles as the schemes of the Hydro-Electric Department materialize, but the petrol-driven vehicle aculd also find an increasing market, especially as the valuable oil shale deposits near Latrobe have been supplemented by a similar discovery' just made 20 miles to the south.
Surplus American Lorries.
In a bulletin recently issued by the American War _ Department, emphatic .denial is given to the assertion that lorries are being sold to Service and ex-Service men at prices below the prevailing market figures, and that, in some cases, they are being leased for 100 dollars a year.
Under Act of Congress; the War Department is compelled to transfer all surplus serviceable motor vehicles to other Government departments, only unserviceable lorries, not required for any official department, being allowed to be offered for public auction.
In pursuance of this policy, it is stated that more than 42,000 serviceable motor vehicles have been transferred to Government departments, whilst less than 10,000 vehicles, considered to be unserviceable, have been sold through ordinary commercial ehaimels.
The Institution of Production Engineers.
A general meeting of the Institution of Production Engineers was held on September 17th at the Institution of Mechanical . Engineers, Storey's Gate, London, S.W., at 7 p.m. Mr. J. D. Seaffe, Member of Council, and works manager of Ransome and Manes Bearing Co., Ltd., Newark-onTrent, delivered a paper on "The Manufacture of Ball and Roller Bearings," illustrated by lantern slides.
Considerate Land Owners.
Strips of land to enable awkward bits of main road to be made safe for .traffic have been given to the Hampshire County Council by generous donors whose land borders the road.
British Imports.
The number of commercial vehicles (including motor omnibuses, fire-engines and ambulances) imported into Llii; country during August of this year was only a small proportion of the number imported. over is corresponding period of 1920, the actual figures being 40 and 1,059 respectively. For the eight months ended August 31st, 1920 and 1921, the total imports of goods vehicles were 7,740 and 2,064 respectively, the lastnamed figure representing a value of £457,853, which compares with the figure of £2,564,103 for the previous year. The value of August imports in 1921 was £22,527, as against £380,058 for the same month in 1920.
The value of tractors (including steam rollers, of which, by the way, very few find their way into this country) imported during August, 1921, was £6,453, as against £68,327 for the same period of 1920.
Standardized Components.
Mr. John E. Dorman, late' director of W. H. Dorman and co., Ltd., of Staffdld, and for the last twenty years intimately concerned with the management of this firm, has severed his connectoin with them and has joined the board of Henry Meadows, Ltd., Fallings Park, Wolverhampton, makers of the wellknown Meadows four-speed gearboxes and other automobile components. Important.and interesting developments are pending, as themanufacture of engines is to be added to that of gearboxes at the Fallings Park Works. Complete units, comprising engine, clutch and gearbox, of a most up-to-date design, -will be available very shortly ; all the parts are standardized, interchangeable and produced under one roof and one management.
Use of Lorries by Tramway Companies.
Not only are commercial motor vehicles becoming greater rivals of the tramcar in America, but so wide is their. versatility that for certain functions tramcar companies have found it, desirable to employ motor vehicles.
Two of the tasks performed for the tram companies by specially equipped lorries are the transportation of portable tracks to any point on the companies' lines, and the carrying of repair men to. attend to broken overhead trolleys: 'The need for the use of portable tracks arises when there is a fire in the vicinity of a tram route, when it is necessary for the firemen to run the hose over the tram rails. Whenever such an occasion arises the resulting delay to the-tram service is very brief because a motor lorry, such as the White vehicle illustrated herewith, in the service of the Los Angeles Street Railway Co., can bring relief with a set
of portable rails: These rails are so made that they can be fitted on top of the permanent track, and since they taper to a point on either end they permit the tramcar to travel over them. Holes extending through the rails at their highest point permit the firemen's hose to be run through them, and so the traffic is not delayed by the activities of the fire-fighters.
The vehicle illustrated is also equipped with a 'collapsable tower which carries a platform to a height of 15 ft. or 18 ft., on which an electrician can carry out repairs on overhead wires.
British Exports.
The official accounts relating to trade and navigation of the United Eingdont for the niontsi of August show that the total exports of British commercial vehicles (including motor omnibuses, fireengines, and ambulances) during this period were 60, which compares with 160 vehicles for the corresponding period of 1920. Although there is a considerable falling off in the trade for the month, there is remarkably little, variation so far as statistics covering an eight months' period to August ■S1st for both years are concerned, the respective figures for 1920 and 1921 being 562 and 560.
The total value of commercial vehicle exports for Angast amounted to £45,290 in 1921, as compaied with 2108,328 in 1920, the total valise of exports for the eight months ended August 31st, 1920 and 1921, being 2510,674 and £475,315.
A Continental Petroleum Trust.
The international Petroseum Co., a trust financed by Czecko-Sloyakian, German, French, and Swiss nationals, has just closed successful negotiations with two Spanish financial groups. The result is that great efforts are to be made to exploit the oil-bearing resources of South America. From many of the Latin American republics comes news of recent discoveries of petroleum, and, if the hopes of this Continental concern materialize, British and American oil interests will soon find themselves faced With a strong competitor.
Standard Water Pipe Fittings.
The present S.A.E. (Society of American Engineers) standard for radiators specifics inlet and outlet flanges identical in dimensions to the S.A.E. standard two-bolt carburetter flanges. It also specifies that the fittings themselves shall be cast separate from the radiator tanks. If the radiators are shipped with the fittings cast on, there is danger of their breaking off during transpsrtation, and the motor vehicle manufacturers can purchase them to better advantage than the radiator manufacturers, because they are purchasng a larger number of castings.
As it seems" desirable to have a standard for these fittings,, so that they can be sold as a standard part, a tentative specification for water-pipe fittings has been laid out, using the dimensions specified by the S.A.E. radiator division for the pad dimensions, and the dimensions for the length of fittings and the outside diameters specified in the present S.A.E. standard for rubber hose clamps and fittings. Blue-prints of this tentative proposal have been posted recently to radiator manufacturers and users for their criticism.
Newcastle Taxi Fares.
_ When Mr. R. N. Millican presented and moved the adoption of a report with reference to by-laws dealing with hackney carriages, at, a meeting of the Newcastle City Council, a discussion took place on taxi fares in that city during which Mr. David Adams protested against the charge of is. 6d. per mile for taxis in Newcastle, and remarked that in London and elsewhere only 1s. per mile was charged. He moved the report be returned to the Watch Committee.
Mr. Stephen Easten defended the charge, and considered that is, 6d. was reasonable for the double journey, and was supported by other members of the
Council. Wages, it was pointed out, had been doubled.
According to Councillor Millican, a deputation from the taxicab proprietors had convinced the Watch Comniittee that it was impossible to run at lesS than the figure in dispute. Mr. Adams'S amendment was defeated and the report approved.
A Hard-worke Ambulance Servi e.
Instituted :n 191k, the Willesden Urban District Coun il's motor ambulance service is, in the words of the Medical Officer of 1:1 lth, " much appreciated." Seven m tor vehicles are in use in connection with hospital vork, the conveyance of physically and mentally defective children to school, disinfection, and health work generally, and the number of calls upon the station increases every year. In his anrual report, just issued, for the year ended March, 1921, the Medical OfAcer says that altogether
3,886 calls were received as compared with 2,185 in the preceding year, while the miles run by the ambulances were 61,306 against 54,174. "The vehicles are now in their eighth year of service, when the amount of repair work required naturally increases," eays the Medical Officer, and "in these circumstances, and in view of the increased calls upon the ambulance station, it, becomes a matter of increasing difficulty to meet all demands."
Saving by Bulk Storage.
Sheffield City r.'suncil last month referred back a proposal of the Hospitals Committee to provide a petrol storage tank at the Lodge Moor hospital for £187 10s. The council has since decided
to resubmit its recommendation, and topoint out that considerable saving will
accrue by the installation of an underground storage tank. The committee is satisfied that at least 10s. per barrel can be saved, taking into account the loss by evaporation and filling, together with the terms upon which bulk quantities can be purchased—equivalent to a saving of £40 a year.
American Sales.
An analysis showing the total number of commercial vehicles of all descriptionsand capacities which have been sold during the second quarter of 1921 by all American industrial vehicle manufacturers has recently been issued. In all, 18,512 vehicles have been sold, and these are divided as follow I-1 ton or under, 4,049; ton to 1 ton, 5,747; 1 ton to 14 ton. 1,067; 11 ton to 2 ton, 1,450; 2 ton, 2,552; 21 ton, 1,194; 3 ton, 197; 31 ton, 789; 4 ton, 19; 41 ton, 126; 5 ton, 1,029; 6 and 61 ton, 68; 71ton, 58. To these figures must be added 88 motor-driven fire appliances and 79 funeral cars, ambulances, etc.
It is more than probable that, if a similar analysis were undertaken in this country, it would reveal striking differences in relation to the above figures. For instance, it is hardly conceivable that the number of buyers of the three ton modN, which is an exceedingly popu
far size in this country, would be such a small percentage of the whole.
It is surprising, at first glance, to observe that the sales of vehicles of 10 cwt. capacity and under were more than equal to the combined sales of 11 ton and 2 ton machines, whilst those having a capacity ranging from the 15 cwt. to 1 ton vehicle were considerably in excess of the three following larger models, although. when one considers the quantity production claims of some of the manufacturers of the lighter models, the first thought is what happens to surplus manufactures.
Shelter for Bus Passengers.
At a meeting of the Amble Urban District Council, the surveyor reported that the Works Committee had considered a proposal for the erection of a shelter for passengers waiting for motorbuses on the service recently inaugurated by Messrs. Semple, between Amble and Covington Drift, etc., and it was recommended that inquiry be made as to whether the services were permanent. If so, plans and estimates are to be obtained for the erection of a shelter in Dilston Terrace.
Garage Profits.
Mr. F. Ayton, M.I.E.E., electricity eupply and tramway engineer to the Ypewich Corporation, who was, until recently, honorary secretary to the Electric Vehicle Committee, states in his report for the year ended March last that the electric vehicle garage brought in revenue amounting to £759, or .034d. per unit sold. This figure represents an increase of £99, or about 15 per cent, over the previous year's revenue from •the same source. These figures are apart from the revenue derived from charging eleet ries.
The profit on the electric vehicle garage department was £83, or nearly 11 per cent, on the turnover. The number of units of electrical energy sold through the garage in the year under review was 69,842, bringing in a revenue of £582. Needless to say, this is a very remunerative class of supply, because it is taken during the hours when the demand from other customers is comparatively small. The growth of the electric vehicle charging business in Ipswich may be better realized by including the supplies taken for this purpose by two customers who run their own garages and charging plants, which give a total of 128,584 'units, which compares with Glasgow Corporation 154,960 units, Birmingham Corporation 93,179 units, and Cardiff Corporation 108,822 units,
Leeds Requirements.
Leeds Guardians are asking for tenders for three motor vehicles—a one ton Ford lorry, a motor ambulance and a motorbus, Tenders must he received not later than September 28th. Further particulars can be obtained from the Clerk to the Guardians, South Parade, Leeds.
Charges for Towing a Fire engine. •
Northallerton (York) Urban District Council has been considering the question of transport for its manual fire-engine, and has turned down a proposal to purchase a motor lorry to tow the engine in lieu of horses. It has, hcwever, accepted the offer of Mr. T. Willoughby to place his motor lorry at the disposal of the council for attending fires on the following terms :—Three miles out, £2; not exceeding six miles, £3; not exceeding nine miles, £4; whilst waiting time is to c12 be charged at the rate of is. per hour at night, and Is. 6d. per hour during the day for the first six hours, and 2s. 6d. beyond this period; the driver is to be paid the same rate as the firemen.
This antiquated method of towing the engine to a fire is not unattended with certain risks.
Road Beating Rail in palestine.
Thri result of the war no doubt proved a great blessing to Palestine, and mechanical transport in the Holy Land has benefited in proportion. At present the ports of Haifa and Feirut are fighting for the Damascus trade, Each is connected with Damascus by rail, but the lines are of narrow gauge: their traffic capacity is limited, and freights are very high. The roads generally are surprisingly good, the mileage considerable, and goods can be hauled on them cheaper than by rail. Haifa is about 100 miles distant from Damascus by road; Beirut is 30 miles less; but the greater facilities offered by the former enables it easily to hold its own. Coastal road transport is also in process of development. American light lorries are at present most in
demand, but Bish types, combining. cheapness with good climbing capabili• ties, should find an increasing market.
Prevention of Dumping.
In accordance with section 7 of the Safeguarding of Industries Act, thc President of the Board of Trade has appointed a number of influential men well known in commercial circles to be members of the permanent panel from which committees, consisting of five persons, will be selected from time to time to consider and report upon complaints referred to them by the Board under Part. 2 (Prevention of Dumping) of the Act.
S.M.M. and T. Show Stands.
We understand from the exhibition manager of the Commercial Vehicle Show that there is a mistake in the comment in a recent ' One Hears " paragraph upon the charge for hire of one of the S.M.M. and T. uniform stands. The offer made by the Society was that it was. prepared to hire the stand, erected and complete, incIrding electrical installation, ropes, stanchions, and floor covering at an :nclusive price of £100, not £200, as our 'paragraph had it. We regret the misunderstanding.
Local Proceedings,
The Parks Committee of the Leeds Corporation is purchasing a Ford wagon.
An Austin tractor is being obtained by the Bradford Corporation. at s 'cost of £375.
A committee of the Nelson Town Coonoil is reporting upon the question of. purchasing a motor wagon.
The attention of Bury R.D.C. has been drawn to the necessity of getting a motor ambulance for the Ainsworth district.
Biddulph U.D.C. has deferred consideration of the question of purchasing a motor tipping wagon until January next.
The fire brigade arrangements for the district are to be considered at a conference of Market Drayton authorities.
£1,850 is to be spent by Solihull R.D.C. on the purchase of a motor fireengine, subject to the sanction of the Ministry of Health.
An electric side-tipping lorry is being purchased from Electromobiles; Ltd. (Otley), by the Bradford Corporation Electricity Committee.
Amongst the authorities who hate recently taken delivery of Karrier street sweepers and collectors are those of Manchester and Rotterdam.
Newcastle-on-Tyne Sanitary Committee has reported in favour of purchasing at.-,a cost of not more than BWO a Ford motor wagon and motor landaulet.
The Cleansing Committee of Leeds Corporation has accepted, the offer of Warrier Motors, Ltd., to supply one of their motor road sweepers and collectors on trial for a month.
Two applications for the licensing of motor chars-febancseach with a seat on the right-hand side of the driver, have been acceded to by the Leeds Corporation Watch Committee.
The chairman and deputy chairman of the Bradford Fire Brigade Committee have been -authorized to arrange for the provision of new back tyres for the motor fire-engine stationed at Odsal.
Three members of the Leeds Corporation Watch Committee have been asked to make inquiries and report as to the most suitable type of motor fire-engine for the city as a new one is required.
The general manager of the Sheffield Tramways has been authorized to approach the Stocksbridge Urban District Council for its sanction to extend the Stocksbridge motorbus service beyond the present terminus.
Acting on a recommendation of "the Ministry of Transport, the Tramways Committee of the Bradford Corporation has decided to test by examination every twelve months the qualifications of men employed "on traffic service.
Inquiries are to be held by the Ministry of Health into the applications of 'Fedmorden U.D.C. for sanction to borrow £1,380 for a motor tipping wagon, and of Oakengates U.D.C. for sanction to borrow £316 for a motor lorry.
At the last meeting of Littlehampton U.D.C. the Highways Committee reported upon the respective merits of horse and mechanical haulage for house refuse collection, and recommended that the present arrangement or hiring transport be continued pending the council's clecisic a as to the purchase of a vehicle. Tle, committee's report was adopted, it being also decided to refer tine whole question of haulage back to the COM nittee for further Consideration.