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at the base of complaints about goods vehicles, Mr. K. C. Turner, If .R.T.A: president, told a gathering of journalists in London on Wednesday. By all means, he said, take steps to improve standards; but because there were some badly maintained vehicles on the road was no reason for thinking in terms of forcing traffic on to the railways. Road users must learn to live with the goods vehicle, upon which Britain was completely dependent. If the roads were adequate there would be room for all. Answering a question about black smoke, Mr. H. B. Phillips, chairman of the vehicles committee, said it was not Just a question of maintenance. Many engines at the moment were designed and running far too near the smoke limit. Big Barnard Contest MO fewer than 79 entries were received for the lorry drivers' rally organized by O. G. Barnard and Sons Ltd. at their Mendlesham, Suffolk, depot on Sunday. In excellent weather, drivers competed in five classes—from small four-wheeled vans up to eight-wheelers—in tests similar to those used in the national competition. Highway Code questions were followed by width judging, kerb parking, garaging and " snooker " tests. Loaded vehicles were given a 10-point bonus, Overall winner of the event was P. Stockings with a Bedford van.
Barnard Rally Results
Cla I —Vans: 1, Dvr. P. Stockings (C. K. Suoirrell and Sons Ltd.), Bedford, 9113-5 marks; 2, 1),,r. J. Artim (C. K. Smarreli and Sons Ltd.), Bedford. 774: 3, Dvr, P. Pryke (0. G. Barnard and Sons Ltd ), Bedford. 487,
Class 2—Short-wheelbase four-whee:erst I. Dvr. Nunn (Pease Transport Ltd.), Bedford, 741; 2. Dir.
Johnson (W. Sexton and Son Ltd.). Austin. 738•5: 3. Dir. Last (Pease Transport Lid.). Bedford, 668. Class 3-5,ong-wheelbase four-wheelers: I, Dir. I. Rook (2. A. J. Smith). Bedford, 796; 2, Dir. Gladwell (Vv.. F. 3, Fusion), Morris, 759-5; 3. Dir. Pryke (C. K. Squitrell and Sons Lid.), Bedford, 739. Class 4—Articulated milkiest. I, Dir. Stringer ((E:,rbett and Miller Ltd.), A.E.C., 698; 2, Dm Minehin (Suffolk Iron Foundry Ltd.), Commer, 667; 3. Dvr, Bartlett (W. H. Sexton and Son ltd.). Bedford, 662. Class .5—Sixand elghw t-heeleu: I. Dir. R. Penton (W. F. J. Fusion), Albion, 763; 2, Dir. Saunders (Leggett's Transport Ltd.), A.E.C.. 720; 3. Dir. R. Leggett (Leggett's Transport Ltd.),
C.. 717.