MUNICIPAL PURCHASES AND PROPOSALS
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The electricity committee of GRIMSBY Corporation has authorized the purchase of a motorvan at a cost of £165.
The local authorities of the FOREST OF DEAN are reported to be considering the joint acquisition of a motor fireengine.'
The tramways committee of MORECAMBE C.orporatiorChas obtained sanction to borrow 12,600 for the purchase of four Dennis motorbuses.
The cleansing committee,, of TYNEMOUTH Corporation is to arrange for a demonstration of a low-loading motor vehicle for refuse collection.
The tramways committee of BOURNEMOUTH Corporation has decided, in connection with the tenders for 12 motorbuses, to arrange for demonstrations.
CARMARTHEN Tall Council has been informed that the report front officials advising purchase of new fire-brigade equipment, including' a motor fireengine, will shortly be presented.
The health committee of Ir.roop Corporation recommends acceptance of the tender of Shelvoke and Drewry, Ltd., at £700, -for the supply •of a S.D. Freighter for refuse collection. The borough surveyor of EALING is obtaining quotations for the supply of a steam gully emptier.
WEST HAM Borough Council is considering the provision of new ambulance for special school nee.
The electricity committee of BARKING Urban District Council has asked the electrical engineer to obtain tenders 'for the supply of a 30-cwt. lorry.
The sanitary committee of SEAR), M ELUIP.OUR Urban District Council has arranged fur demonstrations with lowleading motor vehicles for refuse collection.
In connection with the purchase of a motor fire-engine, the watch committee of I3olcuire Corporation proposes asking Dennis Bros., Ltd., and Leyland Motors, Ltd., to arrange for a local demonstration.
The watch committee of Dover:. Corporation has received the following quotations for the supply of a new 60-ft. fire-escape and for fitting it to the existing fire-engine.---Dennis Bros., Ltd., £375; Merry-weather and Sons, Ltd., £279 10s.; Simonis, Ltd., £280 to 1360. Consideration of the quotations was adjourned.