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Traders Blamed for C.I.E. Loss

26th February 1954
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PROFITABLE operation of Coras I Iompair Eireann might be possible were it not for the illegal carriage of goods for hire or reward, by ancillary users. Mr. J. J. O'Dwyer, C.I.E. commercial superintendent, made this comment when he addressed the Industrial Transport Association in Birmircham last week. Of 27,500 goods vehicles in Eire, 22,000 were operated by traders.

Fork-lift trucks were used for handling paIktted goods at some of the larger C.I.E. depots, but traders were slow in adopting mechanical methods. Conversion of Dublin's trams to motorbuses had greatly relieved congestion and facilitated the expansion of services to new suburbs, he said,

A HELP TO "GOOD OUTINGS" lkAORE than 1;000 hotels and 1VIrestaurants in 574 towns in England, Scotland and Wales are listed in the 1954 edition of "Good Outings," which is available from Property Publications, Ltd., 66-78 North End, Croydon, Surrey.

This publication, which is intended for coach operators and private-party organizers, also includes details of Customs regulations for Continental operators, and a list of special events in different parts of Great Britain.

BRAZIL TO MAKE CHEVROLETS CHEVROLET 6-tonners are to be made in Brazil at the rate of 50,000 a year, or 100,000 if double shifts are worked. The Brazilian Industrial Development Commission have approved a plan of General Motors for production to start soon.

By 1956, the vehicles will be 62 per cent. Braiilian in value, but 82 per cent. the next, year, when rear axles and transmission components will be indigenously manufactured.

ANIMALS AND ACCIDENTS

AMENDMENT of the law of civil liability for damage done by animals is under consideration. The Attorney-General gave this information last week to Mr. Renton, who asked him to introduce legislation to place the responsibility on their owners for road accidents caused by dogs.

30 MAKES AT STOCKHOLM THIRTY makes of goods vehicle will I be represented at the Stockholm Motor Show—the first to be held— which will take place from March 26April 4. Germany will show 11 different makes, Britain eight, the U.S.A. six and France three.

NEW GOODYEAR DEPOTS

THE Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co. (Great Britain), Ltd., have opened depots at Dundee, Brighton and Swansea. The addresses are: 55-57 Gellatly Street, Dundee; 69-73 Middle Street, Brighton, and Mount Pleasant, Heathfield, Swansea: •


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