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"S.T.R." EMBARKS ON NATIONAL PROGRAMME OF LECTURES.

Our special contributor, " S.T.R.," is to give a series of lectures, this winter, in the various centres of Associated Road Operators, Ltd. He will take, as his principal theme, operating costs and their proper use in assessing rates and fares.

The first of these lectures will be delivered in the South-Eastern Area, at the meeting to be held at Chatham on the evening of Wednesday next, October 9. Secretaries of the various sectional areas of A.R.O., who would like " S.T.R." to visit them, should communicate with Mr. George A. Hotter, national organizing officer of A.R.O., suggesting alternative dates.

New Manufacturing Company Plans Highly Advanced Models.

A range of commercial vehicles of highly interesting and novel design is to be manufactured by Straussler Mechanization, Ltd., 70, Pall Mall, London, S.W.I. This company was formed about 18 months ago and has, hitherto, been engaged on work of a military nature for vanous British and foreign Governments, its products having included armoured cars, tractors, trailers and tanks.

It is now entering the commercial field, and its activities will include the manufacture of a range of vehicles, amongst which are an eight-wheeler having a gross laden weight of 24 tons, a 7-ton four-wheel-drive lorry clissis weighing under 2-} tons unladen, and three tractors ranging from 25 h.p. to 80 hp. The two large tractors are four-wheel-drive machines, whilst the smallest is designed for use as the tractive unit for a mechanical-horsetype outfit with automatic coupling or as a separate unit. The company has also developed for the Air Ministry a torsion-rod-suspension trailer, which is now being made in considerable quantities by the licensee, J. Brockhouse and Co., Ltd., Hill Top, West Bromwich.

The following are the directors of Straussler Mechanization, Ltd.:—Brig. Bil8 Gen, A. C. Critchley (chairman). Maj.-Gen. S. C. Peck, Messrs. T. 0. M. Sopwith, F. S. Gentle, A. H. Black and Nicholas Straussler (technical director) .

We intend publishing in the near future full particulars of the interesting icnachines enumerated briefly above.

. Commentary on Paris Show.

The next issue of The Commercial Motor will contain a well-illustrated running commentary on the commercial-vehicle exhibits at the Paris Show, written, after actual inspection.

• Transport Manager and Engineer . Available.

A man who has served as maintenance works manager to a commercialvehicle manufacturing company, has been transport manager to ancillary concerns with large fleets, and who possesses excellent credentials, requires a position for which his qualifications suit him. Letters should be addressed Maintenance Engineer, care of the Editor.

Holdsworth-Hanson Group Buys Scottish Haulage Business.

It is understood that the haulage business of Wylie and Lockhead, Ltd., the well-known Glasgow contractor, has been acquired by Holdsworth and Hanson (Glasgow), Ltd., a recently formed company which is part of the large transport group headed by Mr, Charles Holdsworth and Mr. Oliver Holdsworth, of Halifax, and Mr. Robert Hanson and Mr. Donald Hanson, of Huddersfield. The transaction involves the taking over of 48 vehicles, for which licences have been granted to the purchaser by the Southern Scotland Licensing Authority.

This is an important extension of the activities of the Holdsworth-Hanson group, which has large interests in the north of England, the Midlands and the south, these including the control of Oswald Tillotson, _Ltd., and BoutsTillotson Transport, Ltd.

Mr, Nicholl Secures I. of T. Premium • Award.

In connection with its premium awards in respect of the session 193435, the council of the Institute of Transport has awarded the Road Transport Medal, the donor of which is the Commercial Motor Users Association, to Mr. J. S. Nicholl, of McNamara and Co. (1921)-, .Ltd., for his paper on "The Road and Rail Traffic. Act, 1933." The Aerial Transport Medal, the donors being Sir Henry WhiteSmith, C.B.E., and the Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd„ has tseen awarded to Sir Leopold-H. Savile, K.C.B., for his paper on "Aerodromes for Civil Aviation."

LEYLAND INTRODUCES NEW TORQUE CONVERTER.

A new model of its hydraulic torque converter has been introduced by land Motors, Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. It differs from the previous unit in several details. A slight alteration to the shape and angle of the blades has resulted in much-improved acceleration and more economical running, whilst the speed range has been considerably increased. This improvement also has a beneficial effect upon hillclimbing capabilities.

Other modifications relate to the• reversing gears and free wheel, which are housed immediately behindhydraulic turbine. On the erlier type of converter the gears were Continually in mesh, but non-sliding gears are provided which only come into use when the vehicle is being reversed. Oil seals of a more efficient type have also been incorporated.

Railway "Early Closing": Farm Produce Goes by Road.

"I am perfectly certain road transport in this area has developed to the extent that it has, because of this early closing of goods railway stations in the areas where traffic ought to be put on

rail." These were the words of Mr. J. H. Stirk, the East Midland Licensing

Authority, at Boston, last week. _ Mr'. William Henry Allen, of Old Leake, successfully applied for an A.

licence to cover an additional vehicle,

as well as the two vehicles for which he already held A licences. The Lon-don

and North Eastern Railway Co. objected. The L.N.E.R. contended that suitable transport facilities, already existed.

Mr. L. W. A. White, for Mr. Allen, submitted that the railway, company

did not provide suitable transport facilities for this kind of traffic. " It has told you in its own evidence," con

tinued Mr. White, " that the last rime it would be able to collect from farms would be 'certainly not later than 3.30 p.m., probably a little earlier, and that the goods stations close.at'll p.m."

HEAVY COSTS ON APPEAL.

The Appeal Tribunal, at Newcastle, last week, dismissed an appeal by J. Orange, Ltd., Hartford Bridge, Bedlington, against the refusal of the Northern Licensing Authority to grant A licences in respect of three vehicles, only One having been allowed. The application was supported by over 60 persons.

Announcing the decision to reject the appeal, Mr. Rowand Harker, eK.C., chairman, said that he agreed with the Authority's statement, when the application was first refused, that J. Orange, Ltd., had not really proved that there was a demand for the proposed services and that to grant the application would create an excess of haulage facilities in the area. Costs amounting to £12 15s. were awarded to the London and North Eastern Railway and £19 18s. in respect of 16 other respondents.

Opening of Billingham Petrol Plant.

The coal hydrogenation petrol plant of Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd., at Billingham-on-Tees, will be formally opened by Mr. Ramsay MacDonald on Tuesday, October 15. Sir Harry McGowan, chairman of the company, is inviting a large number of people to the opening ceremony, which will be one of the most important industrial events that have taken place of recent years.

Shipping Guide for Hauliers.

Tlie following is the number of ships arriving at the London docks, wharves and jetties named, from October 5-12 inclusive :—Docxs: King George V. 6; Royal Albert, 9; Royal Victoria, 5; Surrey •Commercial, 6; West India, 2; East India, 2; South-West India, 1; Tilbury, 8; Tilbury Stage, 2; 1VIillwall, 5; London, 2. %Viva:LI/Es: Hay's, 6; Regent's Canal, 1. Tilbury jetty, 1.

Inducting New I. of T. President.

Sir Cyril 14urcomb, K.B.E., C.B., will be inducted as president of the Institute of Transport at the first ordinary meeting for the session 1935-36, which will take place at the

Institution of Electrical Engineers on October 14, commencing at 5.30 p.m. The subjectof his inaugural address will be " Progress in the Co-ordination of Transport in Great Britain."

At a meeting at the same place on the following day, yr. A. W. Arthurton will deliver a lecture entitled " Transport in the Dominions," when

the chair will be taken by Mr. H. H. Sterling, C.M.G., M.Inst.T., chairman of the New Zealand Government Railways &mid.

A Railway Fleet for Beet Haulage.

A fleet of 150 Fordsort Surrey 4-ton six-wheeled lorries is being put into service by the Great Southern Railways Co. of Ireland, for service in the beetgrowing and sugar-manufacturing industries. The vehicles will run from various railheads and centres to beet factories at Carlow, Thurles, Mallow, Tuatn, etc. The bodies for these vehicles have been built at the Inchicore railway works and, although primarily constructed for beet haulage, they can readily be converted into platform lorries by removing the sides and ends. PERSONAL PARS.

Mr. Hugh W. Fulton, B.Sc., A.M.I.A.E., A.M.I.P.E., has been appointed to the board of Albion Motors, Ltd., of Glasgow. Mr. Fulton, who is a son of the late chairman of the company, Mr. N. 0. Fulton, has, for some years, been in charge of the technical and experimental departments of the company.

Mr. Win. H. Woolley, well-known as the secretary of the India Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd., of Inchinnan, has returned to London to commence business on his own account as managing director of Business Trusts, Ltd., Canada House, Norfolk Street, Strand, London, W.C.2.

Bradford Corporation's cleansing committee recommends the city council to appoint Mr. Reginald G. Totty, director of cleansing at Stoke-on-Trent, as cleansing superintendent at Bradford, in succession to Mr. Ernest Call, who has retired. Mr. Totty was cleansing superintendent at Barnsley before going to Stoke.

Mr. W. G. Cass, MILE., formerly a director and wholesale manager of Hamilton Motors (London), Ltd., and lately on the sales staff of E3romilow and Edwards, Ltd., the well-known manufacturer of tipping gears, has now joined Sunsaloon Bodies, Ltd., in the capacity of trade representative for the Weston hydraulic tipping gear. Mr. Cass has specialized in the sale of power tipping gears for the past few years and is well known to the trade in this connection.

Mr. C. F. Lawrence King, M.I.A.E., F.I.M.T., who has been a well-known figure in the industry for many years, has been appointed general manager to the British Wagon Co., Ltd., of Rotherham, an old-established finance house. Prior to joining this concern, Mr. Lawrence King was for a time London manager for the Tyresoles department of Henry Simon, Ltd., and previous to that was assistant general manager of Morris Commercial Cars, Ltd., where he was responsible for the inauguration of the Morris-Commercial hire-purchase plan. 'In his new position he will have the advantages of his financial, commercial and engineering experience.

Mr. E. W. Whitmore has joined the sales staff of the Truck and Tractor Appliance Co. (Manchester), Ltd., Richmond Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, 17, and 112, Grosvenor Road, London, S.W.1.

Mr. Whitmore has been 26 years in the industry, joining the Lacre concern after the war as chief inspecting engineer, subsequently becoming a municipal representative for Leyland Motors Ltd., from which position he resigned to become general manager of R. Bamber and Co., Ltd. For the past four years he has been employed as Manchester and Liverpool area manager by Kenyon and Co. (1927), Ltd., which distributes the Leyland Cub. A NEW ELECTRIC CHAIN BLOCK.

The work of loading and unloading can be facilitated by utilizing modern equipment. One of the most useful articles in this category is the poweroperated chain block, of which the latest type is the Morris electric, made by Herbert Morris Ltd., Loughborough, and produced in various sizes, of which the model to lift half-a-ton is priced at 429 15s. This chain block provides a 10-ft. lift, occupies only. 17 ins, of headroom, and weighs 165 lb. It has two sets of balanced planetary gears and is accessibly protected by steel covers. The switch is of the one-hand type, and the block lifts at 10 ft. per minute. If designed to lift one-ton loads, the speed is reduced 5 ft. per minute. A heavier model to lift 2 tons is sold at 442 10s.

Encouraging the Electric.

Poplar Borough Council's electricity committee has accepted the tender of Messrs. Bonallack and Sons, London, E.7, for the supply of an electric show van. The borough electrical engineer reported that this vehicle would cost 4267, as against L180-2200 for a petrol-driven vehicle. The running costs, however, would be practically one-third of those of a petrol-engined van, and the charging would be carried out at "off-peak" periods.

He was of opinion that there was a big future for the light electric, and it was possible 'that the use of this vehicle would encourage other van operators in the borough to adopt a similar type.

Concessionnaire for Raleigh Vehicles.

The Raleigh Cycle Co., Ltd., Nottingham, informs us that, as from the beginning of this month, Frank Waring, Ltd., 100, Great Portland Street, Loudon, W.1, is acting as the sole concessionnaire for Raleigh commercial and passenger vehicles and spare parts for them.

Road-accident Returns.

The following figures are extracted from the Ministry of Transport return of persons killed or injured in road accidents during the week ended September 21, 1935, the figures in parentheses being those for the corresponding week in 1934. The number of persons who died as a result of accidents during previous weeks is included in the total. In England 126 (143) persons were killed and 4,166

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(4,365) injured, whilst in Scotland 20 (16) were killed and 411 (489) injured. The figures for Wales show that 9 (2) persons were killed and 185 (186) injured.

G.P.O. Requires More Vans.

The Postmaster' General has just invited offers for the provision of extra vans of 150-450-cubic ft. capacity for carrying mails in the London area during the Christmas season.

Conuner Receives Big W.D. Order.

The War Department has ordered from Commer Cars, Ltd., Luton, 400 modified 2-tonners of the four-wheeled type, equipped as road and crosscountry vehicles and able to operate anywhere suitable for track-type vehicles. For this purpose they have 10.50-in. by 16-in, pneumatic tyres.

These vehicles will constitute part of the general mechanization scheme, and the order has been placed only after very exhaustive and extensive tests both on roads and across country.

Austin Dividend Payments.

The directors of the Austin Motor Co., Ltd., have recommended the payment of a 20 per cent, dividend on the preferred ordinary shares and 25 per cent, on the ordinary and " A" ordinary shares (less income tax) in respect of the year ended July 31, 1935, as well as, 25 per cent. cash bonus (less tax) on the latter. The gross amount involved is 4461,230, More Tigers Called For.

Two leading passenger-transport concerns have recently placed big orders with Leyland Motors, Ltd., for Tiger oil-engined passenger models. The Yorkshire Traction Co., Ltd., has indented for 38 machines, and the Potteries Motor Traction Co., Ltd., for 23 vehicles of a similar pattern. OFFICIAL ORDERS IN AUGUST.

During August last, the Crown Agents for the Colonies ordered Albion lorry chassis, Karrier tractor-lorries (from Rootes, Ltd.), and lorries from Morris Industries Exports, Ltd., whilst the Admiralty ordered a Halley fire: engine. The War Department placed contracts for Wallis and Steeveris road rollers, Bedford 3-ton lorries, and Leyland, Albion, Crossley, Guy, Thornycroft: Morris-Commercial and A.E.C. chassis with cabs.

Transport Managers Confer in Glasgow.

A conference of the managers' section of the Municipal Tramways and Transport Association was held in Glasgow, on September 26. A reception was accorded to the delegates, on September 25, by Bailie Alexander M'Lean, convener of Glasgow Trans port Committee, and Councillor William Reid. sub-convener.

The conference was held in private_ Several subjects were discussed, amongst them being "Suggestions for Modifications and Improvements in the Administration of the Road Traffic Acts," "The Selection of Omnibus Drivers," "All-metal Vehicles." "Insulation," "Lighting Installation in Buses," and "The Health of Operating Staffs." A dinner was held later.

Specializing in Body Repairs.

A new company has recently been formed tinder the title of Smith and Jewell, Ltd., to undertake motor body repairs, particularly pressed-steel bodywork, cellulosing and painting, as well as bodybuilding, etc., for the motor trade. The directors are Mr. N. S. Smith and Mr. D. Jewell, and the company's premises, which are situated at 52-62, Lower Kennington Lane, London, S .E Al, are equipped with modern plant for carrying out this specialized work.

ANOTHER YORKSHIRE BID TO STABILIZE RATES.

Complaints of a continuance of haulage rate-cutting, despite previous efforts at stabilization, were made at the annual meeting ot the Malton subarea of Associated Road Operators, last Friday. In view of the operations of hauliers from other districts, especially Hull, who run into the Malton district, it was decided to communicate with operators in such localities with the object of stabilizing rates.

Mr. Dennis (Malton) was elected chairman of the sub-area, in succession to Mr. W, Wilkinson. Mr. L. Thackray (Mallon) was appointed to succeed Mr. A. C. Bell (Seamer) as vice-chairman, also to act as secretary, for the time being, in place of Mr. Ireland. Mr. Bell was re-elected as the subarea's representative on the haulage committee of the Yorkshire Area of A.R.O.

The following were appointed to the sub-area committee : —Messrs. Bell, F. Allenby (Malton), R. Donkin (Mallon), W. Paulin ((lEtoughton, Malton), H. Holliday (Pickering), A. E, Brigg (Broughton), J. Atkinson (Kirby Mis.perton), and E. Cook (Kirby Moorside).

More A.R.O. Meetings in North-West.

Continuing the. Associated Road Operators' campaign in the NorthWestern .Area, Mr. Wyndham Gibbs, superintendent organizer, will address four meetings next week. These will he on Monday at the Stamford Café, Stamford Street, Ashton-under7Lyne, on Tuesday at Richardson's Café, Stamford New Road, Altrincham, on Wednesday at the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Oldham, and on Friday at the Victoria Hotel, Hotel Street, Bolton, each commencing at 7.80 p.m.

Outburst Over Persecution.

At a meeting of the council of Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, last week, Mr. G. H. Ward referred to the attitude of the police and magistrates in dealing with motorists, and said that he wished to protest against the inconvenience and irritation caused' to motor users, private and commercial, by legislation and the persecution of drivers.

He alio protested against the manner in which punishment for alleged offences was meted out by the bench. The whole amounted to persecution, dictated by vested interests, of one of the most active industries in the country and one of the most lucrative to the Government. The matter was referred to the road transport committee.

Why Unity is Essential.

At the annual meeting of the Nottingham and District Industrial frallic Club, Mr. F C. Allen, who presided, gave road-transport operators some sound advice on the need for unity in order to safeguard their interests, pointing out that increasing legislation made this imperative. Mr. R. W Sewill also addressed the meeting and, whilst supporting ..the views expressed by Mr. Allen, directed

his remarks primarily to ancillary users. Although such operators were affected by taxation as much as the ordinary haulier, there were other reasons why they should support an association of road-transport interests.

Mr. Sewill said by reason of the fact that the road system was in the hands of 1,400 local authorities, lie had little faith in the much-vaunted five-year plan, because the co-operation of all these bodies must be obtained before any, real road-construction progress could be made.

Ex-Army Transport Removal.

Ex-Army Transport, Ltd., the wellknown transport-contracting concern of Salford, advises us that it has removed its London garage and depot to more commodious premises at 49, Dalmain Road, Forest Hill, S.E.23; the company's city office is at 18, Southwark Street, S.E.I. The concern will also shortly be moving into a larger depot in the Birmingham area, CROSSLEY PRODUCES A TROLLEYBUS.

We are able to announce that Crossley Motors, Ltd., is about to enter a new field of activity. A trolleybus is in course of preparation and will incorporate all the latest developments in both the electrical and mechanical parts of the chassis.

A Metropolitan Vickers motor of 82 h.p. at the one-hour rating is designed to operate under the regenerative control system, regeneration of current taking place down to a speed of 12 m.p.h. Rheostatic braking is. of course, included in the installation, the normal friction brake being applied under the Westinghouse system. The chassis is a development of the company's rigid six-wheeler.

We hope shortly to publish a fully illustrated technical description of the new model.

Hauliers Benefit from New Industry.

The rapid progress of the wallpaper industry at Oldham, Lancashire, was urged partly in justification for an extra vehicle applied for by Messrs. B. and II. Transport, who run a daily service from Oldham to Newcastle and the east coast.

The evidence was that this was an entirely new industry for Oldham, and that it was being carried on in disused

cotton mills. The applicants carried consignments only for the east coast, representing not one-twentieth of the tonnage which the paper manufacturers wished to be carried by road. Decision was reserved.

Big Order for Bus Bodies.

The Western National Omnibus Co., Ltd., has just passed an order for eve; 60 bodies to W. Mumforcl, Ltd., Ply. mouth,


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