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A Novel and Useful Batterycell Filler.

The Chloride Electrical Storage Co., Ltd., Clifton Junction, Manchester, has recently placed upon the market a handy cell filler which has been designed to reduce to a minimum the time and trouble taken in "topping up," with distilled water, cells of Exide-Ironclad and Exide batteries.

It is particularly useful where the cells are rather inaccessible, since it enables the operator to fill to the correct level, even when it is not possible to see the liquid through the vent-plug hole. When the liquid reaches the correct level a small lamp is automatically illuminated and the operator releases a pinch valve, thereby shutting off the flow of "water. The filler should prove of much use to large users of battery-propelled vehicles, as well as to owners of battery service stations.

A Welsh Tramways Abandonment.

It is announced that the Llaneily Traction Co., Ltd., has decided to abandon its tramways, replacing them by a modern system of trolley-buses, and it is understood that work in respect of the change will be commenced almost immediately, the aim of the company being to complete the substitution in time for the 1930 Welsh National Eisteddfod, which is to be held at Llanelly.

A South Shields Bus Decision.

At a recent meeting the South Shields Town Council decided against the inauguration of a municipal bus service along the new coast road—which was opened by the Minister of Transport on November 2nd—to Whitburn. It was reported that it would be necessary to buy three extra vehicles and, opposing the proposal, Councillor R. Chapman stated that in the past seven or eight years the corporation had lost over 120,000 in working bus services outside the borough.

Pieree-Arrow Sales.

The latest report of the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Co. shows that the improvement in business which followed the company's acquisition last year by the Studebaker Corporation has been well maintained. Sales during the first D18 quarter of this year amounted to a sum of £1,453,031, compared with £1,170,969 during the same period of last year. For the first nine months of this year Pierce-Arrow sales have totalled £4,808,252, the actual sales representing an increase of about 50 per cent. over those of the corresponding period of 1928.

A Carlisle Conversion.

The general purposes committee of Carlisle Corporation has decided that, in the event of the Carlisle and District Transport Co., Ltd., deciding to institute bus or trolley-bus services for the existing tramways system in the city, the corporation is prepared to assist the company in the matter of road reinstatement.

Manchester's Bus Powers.

The parliamentary committee of Manchester Corporation has -decided to include in the next Parliamentary Bill a clause for further powers (a) enabling the corporation in extension of its existing powers to run buses in districts ontsidd the city, with the consent of the local and road authorities, and empower

jug the Ministry of Transport to dispense with such consent if it be unreasonably withheld ; (b) authorizing the corporation to provide shelters and waiting-rooms in public thoroughfares for the use of passengers on the municipal buses and trams.

Regional Committee and Licence Applications.

A regional committee has been formed to consider applications for licences for buses to operate on roads passing through the district of more than one of the following local authorities : Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Wallsend, Tynemouth, Whitley Bay and Blyth. "

No By-law for Noisy Vehicles.

The Home Office and the Ministry of Transport have informed the Eastbourne local authorities they are of opinion that the question of noisy motor vehicles is not a suitable subject for a .local by-law and draw attention to regulations which, in their view, provide ample powers for dealing with the nuisance.

Municipal Purchases and Proposals.

GLASGOW Corporation is to purchase another turntable fire-escape.

ROCHDALE Corporation recommends the purchase of a motor ambulance.

WAnE Urban District Council is considering buying a motor fire-engine.

RAWMARSH Urban District Council is to buy a motor ambulance for £720.

The BEIPA'ELLTY Urban District Council has decided upon the purchase of Morris-Commercial lorries.

The tramways committee of LtvizaPool, Corporation is inviting tenders for about 50 motorbus chassis.

The watch committee of GLOSSOP Corporation has decided to invite tenders for a police ambulance.

The electricity committee of CROYDON Corporation recommends the purchase of a light.motorvan at a cost of £147.

HesTote and Isi.twoirrn Corporation has recently ordered four Eleetricar 2ton low-loading refuse-collection vehicles.

The tramways committee of MANCHESTER Corporation has accepted the tender of the Eagle Engineering CO., Ltd., for the supply of a trailer.

The watch committee of GRAVESEND Corporalion has decided to inspect Austin, Crossley and Talbot motor ambulances before making a purchase.

The electricity committee of CROYDON Corporation recommends , acceptance of the tender of Eleetricars, Ltd., at £475, for the supply of an electric tower wagon.

The highways committee of OXFORD Corporation recommends acceptance of the tender of Shelvoke and Drewry, Ltd., at £713, for the supply of a refusecollecting lorry.

The tramways committee of MANCHESTER Corporation has accepted the tender of W. Piing. Ltd.' of Salford, for the supply of three Ford parceldelivery inotorvans.

The tramways committee of MANCHESTER Corporation has accepted the tender of the Equipment and Engineering Co., Ltd., for the supply of highpressure vehicle-washing plant.

The City and County of NORWICH is inviting tenders for a petrol-driven refuse-collecting vehicle having a capacity of 7 cubic yds. and being equipped with hydraulic tipping gear. Tenders have to be delivered not later than November 14th.

Cout,sooN and PURLEY Urban District Council is inviting tenders for a new motor ambitlance, as well as alternative. tenders for the provision of a-new ambulance, the present machine being taken in part payment. Details of the council's requirements can be obtained from the Chief Officer, Fire Station, Brighton Road, Purley. Tenders have to Le delivered not later than noon co November 16th.

Cestrian Coaches Registration.

Cestrian Coaches, Ltd., has been registered as a private company with a capital of £1,000 in 11 share. Business is being carried on in the long-distanceservice line. The directors are Mr. T. A, Jarnell, of Stockton, and Mr. G. Towers, who is permanent managing-director. The registered offices of the company are at Syson's BuildingS4 Cheater-leStreet, County Durham.