LICENCE AS A GIFT FROM THE RAILWAYS.
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A suggestion by a railway representative that art A-licence carrier should be reduced to the B-licence category and limited as to radius of operation, was sharply criticized by Mr. J. Lustgarten, at a sitting of the NorthWestern Licensing Authority, on Monday. "I should decline, if I were an applicant," said Mr. Lustgarten, " to have my licence by consent of the railways.'
He was applying on behalf of j. Booth (Bolton), Ltd., for licences for nine vehicles, the claim being discretionary, owing to a partnership alteration. Mr. Richard Burrell, building contractor, said he would have to buy half-a-dozen lorries for himself if the Booth application were not granted.
Mr. Lustgarten contended that a man who was not carrying his own goods should not be driven into the B-licence category and a carrier entitled to a licence should not be forced into the position of accepting it as a gift from the railways. The licences were granted as applied for.
Bridge Danger to pig Vehicles.
Leicester County Council is to confer with interested parties with a view to the preparation of a scheme for the reconstructicfn or removal of the Galls Bridge, Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The height of this 'bridge at present precludes tall vehicles from using the highway which passes under it.
Congress to Discuss Food Transport.
His Majesty the King has conferred his -patronage on the 54th annual meeting and conference of the Society of Chemical Industry, which takes place in Glasgow from July 1-6. This congress is attended by scientists from all parts of the world, and, amongst the subjects to be discussed this year 'are the transport of food.
A New Sparking Plug for Bedfords.
The Massa Sparking Plug Co., Ltd., 175, Merton Road, London, S.W.19, has introduced a new 18-mm. plug, expressly designed for Bedford engines. It has an extension terminal, and a porcelain top sleeve, which is particularly suitable for the position the plugs have to occupy on this power unit, whilst the inner wrapping is of heat resisting mica. The plug is of the single-point type and is equipped with an oil deflector around the inner insulator. It retails at 5s. 6d.
Transport Golfing Society Inaugurated.
The first meeting of the London and Home Counties Transport Golfing Society was held a few days ago at the Crews Hill Golf Club, when about 30 players participated in a series of fourball games.
At a meeting held later, it was agreed to ask Mr. R. H. Pitts, chief stores superintendent of London Transport, to become the society's first president, and it is hoped that Mr. H. Kingsbury, n20 a director of the British Electrical Federation, Ltd., will be one of the two vice-presidents. The next meeting of the society has been fixed for June 19, at Woodcote Park, Epsom.
Mr. H. J. Ferguson, Avenue Chambers, Vernon Place, London, S.W.1, is acting as honorary secretary, and would like to hear from anyone associated with the transport industry who proposes to be present.
Chernico Graphited Engine Oil.
The County Chemical Co., Ltd.,Chemico Works, Bradford Street, Birmingham 5, is about to market an engine oil containing an agreed proportion of Acheson colloidal graphite. The oil is one conforming to the Air Ministry's specifications.
Vauxhall's Sales and Service Now at Luton.
The sales and service depot of Vauxhall Motors, Ltd., formerly at the Hyde, London, N.W.9, has moved to new accommodation in the big extensions recently made at the Vauxhall works at Luton, Beds. The telephone number is Luton 2600.
Exhibitors at the Public Cleansing Conference.
The following is an alphabetical list of the names of those concerns that will be exhibiting at the Public Cleansing Conference, which is being held at Newcastle-on-Tyne from June 3.7:— William Dunce and Son: Carritnore Six Wheelers, Ltd.; Dennis Brothers, Ltd.; Eagle Engineering Co., Ltd.; Electricars, Ltd.; John_ Fowler and Co. (Leeds), Ltd.; Hygienic Reins° Containers, Ltd.; Johnston Brothers (Contractors), Ltd.; Barrier Motor Successors, Ltd.; Alex. Laurie and Sons: Lewin Road Sweepers, Ltd.; Morris-Commercial Cars, Ltd.•' Principality Wagon. Co., Ltd.; Fernand Rey; Scamrnell Lorries, Ltd.; Shelvoke and Drewry, Ltd.; William Smith and Sons; John I. Thornycroft and Co.' Ltd.: Transport lenginee••ng. Ltd.• Vauxhall Motors, Ltd.; Vulcan Motor and Engineering Co. (1906), Ltd.; Walker Brothers (Wigan), Ltd.
IMPORTANT CONTAINER TRIALS IN ITALY.
Under the auspices of the Technical Commission of the Bureau International des Containers, a series of tests of containers is at present being carried out in Milan, Italy, to ascertain the efficiency of the methods of construction of containers as laid down in the Bureau's Technical Requirements of Containers for International Traffic.
The trials comprise four series of tests for the fixing on and transfer to and from railway wagons and lorries of large-capacity lift vans and one for the small-capacity class. After these container rolling devices will be tested.
The trials are described as being more elaborate than those carried out in Venice, in 1931, and are expected to bring about important improvements.
The Randall Trailer and Horsebox.
The Randall Trailer Co., 67a, Caversham Road, Reading, has been formed as a scpatate concern to take over the trailer business formerly carried on by Beer's Coach and Motor Works. It is proposed to deal exclusively with the trade, and distributors for the company's products are required in all areas. The new company incorporates the Brit-Al-Thro Trailer Co.
24,400 New Goods Vehicles in France.
During last year, 24,387 goods vehicles were sold in France, of which 2,422 were of foreign make, these figures comparing with 28,220 and 2,728 respectively in 1933. The heaviest demand was for 14-1-ton models. Renault sold 8,809 vehicies, Citroen 7,615 and Berliet 2,598. Concerns specializing in heavy-duty models, such as Laffly, Bernard and Rochet-Schneider, are reported to be studying lighter construction.