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UTANY of our readers will be in1V1terested to learn that Mr. H. Scott Hall, M.I.A.E., M.I.T.A. (S.T.R., The Commercial Motor Costs Expert), has been appointed honorary rates adviser to the new company, Associated British Milk Carriers, Ltd., which has been formed to enter into agreements on behalf of hauliers with reference to contracts for rank haulage, and to concern itself with allied matters on behalf of milk hauliers., , The decision to appoint S.T.R. was a unanimous one at a meeting of the Association, held last Friday. Our readers are, well aware, of course, of S.T.R.'s wide knowledge of the subject of costs and rates. It is also a fact, not so widely known, that he has been of considerable assistance to hauliers in the East Midlands and• West Midlands areas, . and in negotiations with the Milk Marketing Board.
Prominent Men to Attend A.R.O. Luncheon.
UT ANY people prominent in road and 11(1rail transport and in the political sphere will be present at the A.R.O. luncheon at Grosvenor House, Loudon, on Monday, May 15. Promises of attendance have been received from five Traffic Commissioners, the President of the Chief Constables' Association, four Peers, the whole of the members of the Road and Rail Central Conference, 80 members of Parliament, -Mr. W. E. Rootes '(representing. the S.M.M. and T.), Sir Henry Maybury, Sir Ralph Wedgwood, Sir Gilbert Szlumper and Mr. S. T. Hunt (Commercial Attache, U.S.A.). It is believed that the new Minister of Transport will attend.
Goods Vehicles Approaching Half-million Mark.
AT the end of February last licences were current in respect of 474,807 goods vehicles and 75,234 hackney vehicles. The former figure compares with 466,125 at the end of February, 1938, and is the largest total yet recorded at this period. In the case of hackneys, 74,252 licences were current at the end of February, 1938, and this year's figure is also the highest recorded at this period, although it is only slightly ahead of the total at the end of February, 1929.
Tenders Wanted for Mails Carrying.
ri-I-1E Postmaster-General is inviting 1 tenders, which have to be delivered by June 30 next, for the conveyance (as from April 1, 1940), by motorvans, of letter and parcel mails between post offices and other places of call in the London head and sub-districts, and near provincial towns. Tender forms may be obtained from the Regional Director, London Postal Region, King Edward Buildings, E.C.1.
TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER HONOURED.
ONE of the most enjoyable functions that we have attended for a long time was the congratulatory dinner to Sir William and Lady Chamberlain on April 19 at the Savoy Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril bennis acted as host and hostess, and after the reception speeches of congratulation on Sir William's knighthood were made by Mr. Cyril Dennis and Mr. A. R. Fearriley, and replied to by Fir William. Then followed dinner in the restaurant. About 75 friends of Sir William and his lady were present.
Gardner Engine in New Miesse 16-tormer.
LATEST produet of the Miesse Co. of Brussels, is an eight-wheeled, fouraxle chassis for loads up to 16 tons. The vehicle, which has a length of 36 ft. and a useful body space of 301
ft., has a Gardner oil engine. A feature of the chassis is the unusual steering system.
Differential Taxation Responsible for . Railways' Plight.
REVIEWING the activities of Albion Motors, Ltd., during 1938, at the annual general meeting of the company, held a few days ago, Mr. George Pate, chairman, said that the heavy vehicles in the company's range proved eminently satisfactory and its oil engines are giving, a good account of themselves. The development of the concern's lighter range of vehicles has progressed steadily, and certain types of chassis, which weigh only about 39 cwt. and carry a gross load of 136 cwt., are now being offered.
As a sidelight on this tendency, he expressed the view that the company will never list these light chassis to carry the loads which many operators habitually impose on them. .
Commenting on the subject of taxa
tion, he expressed the opinion that the plight of the railways in this country is, to no small extent, due to differential taxation, and he thought that, until taxation anomalies are adjusted, it seems hopeless to attempt to make bargains between road and rail interests which, ultimately, will be fair to transport operators and to the community.
In a final observation on this point, he said there was surely enough transport work of all kinds in the country to provide an adequate profit for all operators.
A Tilling-Stevens Function.
ON April 19 the Mayor of Maidstone opened a large and well-equipped new canteen provided by TillingStevens, Ltd., at its Maidstone Works. At the luncheon •preceding the function, the chairman, Mr. H. E. Carter, traced the history of the company, pointing out that it started
in 1896 with 30 employees, whilst, to-day, it has nearly 1,0(k. Much of the work is on Governme 'it contracts, although the road-transpo-t side of the business is by no rr cans being. neglected. The toast of E.M. Government was proposed by Mr. V. C. Ponsonby and relied to by Mr. A. C. Bossom, M.P. for Maidstone, who stressed the important woik which was being carried out by the company.
Part of the proceedings as a tour of
the works' and amongst i he products •
examined were searchlight-equipped motors.
Lecture on Maintenpince.
ENTITLED "Specialized Maintenance," a lecture will be given by Mr. W. C. Stoddart, A.M.I.A.E., F.I.M.T., at the White Horse Hotel, Congreve Street, Birmingham, on May 2. It will .commence at 7.15 p.m. and .details in connection with the event may be obtained from Brown Brothers, Ltd., 77-81, Bristol Street, Birmingham.
THE MARKING OF IMPORTED GOODS.
ASTRONG recommendation to the Government that all imported goods requiring to be marked with an indication of their origin should now carry the name of the country in which they were made, has been put forward by the Federation of British Industries. Under the terms of the Merchandise Marks Act, 1926, overseas manu, facturers sending goods here can mark them simply " Foreign" or "Empire," according to their origin.
Swiss-built Lorries Freed from Taxation.
A NEW law has recently come into CA. force, in Switzerland—to encourage the use of Swiss-built lorries in that country—under which such vehicles as are adaptable for use by the Swiss military authorities will, in future, be free from the usual motor taxes. Such vehicles must be fitted either with oil engines or gas-producer units. Furthermore, additional premiums are to he granted to owners of such vehicles using only Swiss-produced motor fuel.
Essex " Smalls " Business Acquired.
WE are advised that National Parcels and Goods Services, whose head office and depot are at Great Tarpots, South Benfleet, Essex, have been granted the licence recently held by Mr. W. Ballard, a local "smalls ' carrier, of Canvey Islam?, and the firm have taken over the business previously operated by him. The propriefor of National Parcels and Goods Services is Mr. R. B. Brittain, A.i.T.A,
Mails Drivers' Safety Record.
SAFETY-FIRST awards were made, last week, to Aberdeen Pdst Office drivers, under the auspices of the " Safety First" Association. Mr. W. P. Humphreys, postmaster, presiding, said that 12 drivers this year had qualified for the bar for nine years' safe driving; three had qualified for the eight years' bar; one for the seven years' bar; two for the sikyears' bar; and eight fox the five years' medal. Two drivers were awarded diplomas for safe driving during last year.
New Edition of "The Motor Electrical Manual."
THE extensive use of electrical equip ment and the greater reliance which is thus placed on the battery, make it necessary for all those responsible for keeping vehicles on the road to have a clear understanding of the electrical side of the modern vehicle.
No better guide to the care and maintenance of starters, ignition equipment, lighting, screen-wipers, and so on, is available than "The Motor Electrical Manual," the eighth edition of which has just been published by Temple Press Ltd., 5-17 Rosebery Avenue, London, E.C.1, price 2s. 6d.
Throughout, it is written in easily understood, non-technical language, backed up by a large number of excellent, illustrations.