TAXATION RELIEF NEXT MONTH?
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A strong attack on the present system of dealing with motoring offences was made by Mr. J. L. Kinder, national organizer, at the annual dinner of the Bristol division of the C.M.U.A., last Monday. There was, he said, an urgent need for special courts to deal with traffic offences, and they should be presided over by experienced motorists.
Referring to taxation, Mr. Kinder said that, in view of definite representations made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer by various influential bodies, there was hope of some relief being granted in the next budget. The transport industry had not asked for special favour in this connection, but demanded a square deaL In the absence of Lord Apsley, Mr. A. A. Thompson presided.
New Gifford Concern Registered.
We are advised that Gilfords (H.S.G.), Ltd., now duly constituted and registered, has taken over the premises and business of the Gilford Motor Co., Ltd., at Brentside Works, North Circular Road, London, N.W.10. Although the company intends to be mainly concerned with the production of an entirely new type of high-speed gas-driven vehicle, we are informed that it is continuing the manufacture of Gilford vehicles of known types. In addition, the sale of spares and the servicing of existing Gilford vehicles will be continued.
Municipal Lorries Wanted in Norway.
His Majesty's Consul at Bergen reports that the sanitary department of Bergen is calling for tenders, which have to be presented in the city by May 15, for the supply of 10 vehicles for the tranSport of garbage. Five of the vehicles must have a gross loading capacity of 2,500-2,600 kilogs., four of 3,200-3,300 kilogs., and one of 1,3001,500 kilogs. Further details may be obtained by United Kingdom manufacturers on application to the Department of Overseas Trade, 35, Old Queen Street, London, S.IN.1, reference TY5815 being quoted.
"Oil Engines for Road, Rail and Air Transport."
No more comprehensive or up-toda te work on oil engines for road, rail and air transport has been produced than the new manual just issued by Temple Press Ltd., at 5s., and obtainable from all principal booksellers and bookstalls. Its 240-odd pages constitute a mine of information such as is rarely to be found in a technical publication selling at so modest a price. It deals with early developments, basic types of combustion chamber, gives reviews of all successful oil engines for the purposes mentioned, treats with the materials of which they are constructed, their fuels and lubricants, operating costs and a host of other matters of interest and importance. A feature of this manual is its large number of illustrations.
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