ZONE SCHEME ENDS NEXT WEEK
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Z0NING arrangements for the collection of bones and inedible fats will be ended from December 2. The arrangements concerned, which were put into operation during the war to economize in the use of petrol, are those for the collection of raw materials. Current regulations governing collections for processing factories remain unchanged.
The Regional Transport Commissioners will authorize fuel reasonably required by collectors who wish to take advantage of the relaxation.
NO SHOWS NEXT YEAR
IT is officially announced by the 1 S.M.M.T. that neither a Commercial Vehicle Show nor a Motor Exhibition will be held during 1947, as the makers desire to concentrate on production to relieve the banked-up demands of the home and export markets, It is stated that such shows involve extensive preparations and would interfere seriously with current production.
AUSTIN PAYS BIG DIVIDENDS DAYMENT of dividends of 20 per L per cent, on the preferred ordinary stock, absorbing £82,500, and 40 per cent, on the ordinary and A ordinary stock, costing £142,419, is recommended by the directors of the Austin Motor Co., Ltd., Dividends on the cumulative preference stock for the year to July 31 last, absorbed £80,996.
In the past financial year the company made a gross trading profit of £2,249,370, which was reduced by certain charges to £1,886,989. After paying dividends and meeting other expenses, a balance of £368,688 remains to be carried forward.
A "WONDERFUL MAN" "THE long-distance lorry driver is a
THE man. He never lets you down. You can follow him for as long as you like, but he will never let you overtake him unless he is satisfied that it is safe for you to go."
This tribute was paid by Lt.-Col. H. Bradwell, deputy chairman of the East Midland Traffic Commissioners, at the annual dinner of the Institute of Transport (East Midland Section), in Nottingham. He was, however, not so flattering to bus drivers.
BRICO PROFIT
APROFIT of £32,984 was made by he British Piston Ring Co., Ltd., in the past financial year. This figure was increased by certain items to £50,960. After paying dividends totalling £2,100 on the preference shares and 15 per cent. on the ordinary shares, and meeting other obligations, a balance of £42,028 remains to be carried forward.
LOANED M.A.P. VEHICLES BEING WITHDRAWN
ATOTAL of 2,555 vehicles is still on loan to private companies by the former Ministry of Aircraft Production, now merged with the Ministry of Supply. The vehicles are gradually being withdrawn, and the Minister of Supply is satisfied about the charges made in connection with their usage, he stated last week.