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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

by all difficulties of transport at whatever points arising, as a carriage is by the

roughness of the roads over which it runs."—John Beattie Crozier.

A Trade Deputation to the M. of T.

A deputation from the Conference of National Organizations representing trade and industry was received by the Minister of Transport last Tuesday. The object was to ask the Minister to negative the clause_ in the Road and Rail Traffic Bill that the observance of Section 93 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930, dealing with wages and conditions of employment should he made a condition for the obtaining of a " C " licence. The deputation was introduced by Alderman F. H. Wort, J.P., and other members were Mr. G. Hall (National Federation of Retail Fruiterers, Florists and Fishmongers), Mr. W. H. Kent (Federation of Grocers' Associations), Mr. R. R. Gadston (Wholesale Distributors' Association), Mr. P. Howling (National Chambers of Trade) and Mr. F. G. Bristow (hon. secretary to the Conference).

World Petroleum Congress.

An International Petroleum Congress is being organised by the Institution of Petroleum Technologists, to take place at the Imperial College of Science, South Kensington, London, from July 19 to 25. The formal sessions of the congress open at 10 a.m. on July 20, when upwards of 150 papers on the various modern developments of petroleura technology will be presented and discussed. Five lecture theatres will be devoted to this purpose. The Government will hold an official reception to delegates and members at 10 p.m. an July 20. Time will he given to visits to works and installations and a series of film exhibitions. The official banquet will be held at the May Fair Hotel on July 24.

Important Business at RILA. Monthly Meeting.

At the monthly meeting of the Council of the Road Haulage Association, held in London on June 29, some important items, which may have a farreaching effect on the future development of the Association, were considered.

Mr. E. 'O. Marston, who has remained chairman of the Association since its inception, was unanimously appointed by the Council to the new office of president. In this capacity he will continue to be responsible for the supervision of the work of the Association, more particularly from the technical and Parliamentary standpoints.

To fill the position thus created Mr. J. 5, Nicholl was nominated for the chairmanship, but he regretted that, for business reasons, he was unable to accept the pogRion, and on his proposition Mr. R. W. Sewill, the junior vicechairman, was unanimously elected chairman and Mr. W. Donaldson Wright—another founder-member of the Council—was unanimously elected junior vice-chairman. The executive committee reported upon a scheme which will provide for the compilation of records relating to

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road haulage, the preparation of information for the making of applications for licences and their renewal free legal service in preparing and advocating for licences and renewals, free legal defence in respect of prosecutions under the. 1930 and any subsequent Act to be passed, free legal advice in respect of road haulage, third-party and comprehensive group insurance.

The Council agreed in principle to the scheme and referred it back to the executive committee to take preliminary steps to put it into operation. Full particulars will shortly be issued to members.

The Cost of Running Trolley.buses.

In referring to the remarks made at the 11/1211.T.A. Conference at Blackpool by Mr. C. Owen Silvers, M.I.E.E., M.Inst.T., general manager, Wolverhampton Corporation transport department, we quoted him as saying that the cost of running trolley-buses is 28.3d.

per 100 seat-miles. This should, of course, have read 18.3d. per 100 seatmiles.

Ryburn Transport Expansions.

We understand that Ityburn United Transport, Ltd., Prospect Works, Wakefield Road, Bradford, has acquired Dawson, Transport, of Manchester, a firm which operates a daily goods service between Manchester and the North East Coast. The Aire and Tyne Parcels Service, operating between Leeds and the Tees and Tyneside, has also been purchased by this company.

Changes in Vacuum Oil Board.

It is announced by the Vacuum Oil Co., Ltd., that Mr. Wilson Cross, deputy chairman and managing director of the -company since 1919, has been appointed ehairman of the board, upon the retirement of Mr. E. W. Lycett. Mr. A. L. McColl and Mr. Hubert Holliday, directors, have been appointed joint managing directors. Mr. T. G. Crochet has retired from the board, to which Mr. E. C. Gordon-England, Mr. W. MeCargo Cross and Mr. F. E. Powell have been elected.

The new London address of Walter Gammons, Ltd., the well-known roadtransport contracting concern, is 27-28, Finsbury Square, E.C.2„

Official Report on Trafficline Experience.

A. report on methods of providing traffic lines in Great Britain has recently been published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, price 3d. It is based upon the replies to a questionnaire prepared at the instance of the Technical Advisory Committee on Experimental Work, and circulated to all highway authorities who have had experience of the design, laying or painting, and behaviour of traffic lines.

The replies deal with roads in all parts of Great Britain and their analysis is thus indicative of the practice followed. and the experience gained throughout the country, The report deals with bath painted and inset lines and gives details of the various materials which have been used, their cost and their application, and reviews the results obtained from different types. of line.

C.M.U.A. Conference at 013111Plas The Commercial Motor Users Association is organizing a conference to take place at Olympia on Wednesday, November 8, in connection with the International Commercial Motor Exhibition. A paper entitled "Recent Legislation Affecting the Road Motor Transport Industry, with Special Reference to the Road and Rail Traffic Bill," by Mr. P. G. Bristow, C.B.E., F.C.I.S., M.InstT., the general secretary of the Association, will be discussed.

Armstrong-Saurer London Service Station Opened..

The new London service station of Armstrong-Saurer Commercial Vehicles, Ltd., on the Great West Road, was forttialTy opened on July 4 by Lord Rochdale, Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Middlesex. Major-General G. R Dawnay, chairman of the Arm. strong-Whitworth group of companies, presided, and his speech was followed by that of the Mayor of Heston and Isleworth. Lord Rochdale made a pleasing and interesting speech and was followed by Lt.-Col. P. D. lonides, chairman of the Armstrong-Saurer concern, who explained bow the service facilities would be demonstrated to the numerous guests.

At a subsequent demonstration the injection equipment of an engine was removed and tested. A. vehicle was driveu in and its engine was removed and dismantled. A. rear axle, also, was taken off and stripped.

In these jobs the I.C.L vapour degreasing plant (which, together with drills, lathes and other tools, was supplied by James W. Carr and Co., Ltd., London) was used, and attracted attention by reason of its quick work and its size—it will take a back axle complete.

An order for 40 six-wheeled heavyduty chassis has recently been placed with John I. Thornycroft and Co., Ltd., by the Metropolitan Transport Supply Co., Ltd.

The Latest Karrier Models.

A new range of medium-capacity goods vehicles is announced by Karrier Motors, Ltd., Huddersfield. The Protector, of 12-ft. 6-in, wheelbase, available with either petrol or oil engine and arranged for forward control, is a fourcylinder 4-tonner, the petrol engine having a maximum power of 68 b.h.p. and the oil engine 58 b.h,p.

The Depender is a normal-control 5tonner of 10-ft. wheelbase and can be had with petrol or oil engine, as fitted in the Protector. It is intended for use with semi-trailers.

The Elector is the company's new rigid-frame six-wheeler for 6-ton payloads, having a forward driver's position and being available with petrol or oil engine, as in the Protector. It has one-axle drive.

At New Pneumatic for Farm Tractors.

A giant pneumatic that is of importance to the tractor user is the new low-PressUre tractor tyre, which has recently been placed on the market by the Firestone TYre and Rubber Co., Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford. It is claimed for this tyre that it gives greater drawbar efficiency, because of the reduced rolling resistance and greater adhesion, whilst, amongst other advantages are reduced strain on the driver onaccount of lessened vibration, absence of soil panning when ploughing, and ability to handle a larger gang of mowers with greater speed.

In a recent test on a golf course, a Firestone-tned tractor covered the complete course on top gear with seven cutters, whereas a tractor with steelcleated wheels could pull only five cutters when running in second gear.

A demonstration was recently given at an aerodrome to Government representatives, when a pneumatic-tyred tractor pulled 11 cutters through the rough, the machine being stopped and restarted with ease. The same tractor fitted with cleated wheels was, we are told, unable to start.

Lines By-pass Scheme Abandoned.

It is announced that the Skegness-Wainfleet by-pass scheme, which would have reduced the distance between these .points and cut out Salem Bridge, also the old town of Wainfleet, has been abandoned. The county surveyor estimated the cost of the by-pass at 137,500.

New Welsh Ferry for Vans.

Mr. F. R. Lee, the proprietor of the Hobb's PointNeyland ferry service across Milford Haven, has now made arrangements to cater for light commercial vehicles.

For years there has been agitation for a transport ferry to link the north and south divisions of Pembrokeshire, to avert the keg detours necessary for traffic to cross the Haven by bridge. Mr. Lee has provided two vessels and another for heavy commercial vehicles will be commissioned later.

The service commences daily soon after 6 a.m. and continues, in each direction,

at approximately half-hourly intervals, until 9.25 p.m., with a slightly lesser frequency on Sundays. The charge for a tradesman's motorvan is 2s. for a single journey and Ss. return.

C.M.U.A. and Road Licences.

At a meeting of the National Council of the Commercial Motor Users Association, held in London on June 27, a resolution was adopted to the effect that the National Council should make the necessary arrangements for securing the

representation a members before the licensing authorities set up under the Road and Rail Traffic Bill, and that a special committee be appointed to arrange details.

Electricar Replaces 21-year-old Vehicle.

One of the latest Electricar models has been acquired by Mr. T. J. Shannon, of Urniston (Manchester), to replace a 21-year-old Arrol-Johnston. Mr. Shannon runs a motor and wireless business, and the vehicle is employed for the collection and delivery of batteries.

Personal Pars.

Sheffield Corporation has appointed Mr. T. Anthoniee, foreman of the Townhead Street garage, as engineer-incharge of the municipal bus garages. Mr. G. H. Pulfrey, engineer-in-charge of the Sheffield garages, has been appointed rolling-stock superintendent, Nottingham Corporation transport department.

We reproduce on this page a portrait of Mr. J. W. Baran' who retired on June 30 after having held for the past 21 years the position of chief buyer to Leyland Motors, Ltd.

Mr. Baron joined the Leyland staff 25 years ago, and recalls the days when the output " rarely exceeded three vehicles per week. Coming into contact, as he did, with so many suppliers of material during his long term of service with the company, he is a wellknown figure in the commercial-vehicle trade.

The vacancy created by his retirement has been filled by the appointment of Mr. W. J. Cox.

Mr. J. C. Mitchell, whose name on the sides of the buses of the London General Omnibus Co., Ltd., will be familiar to London travellers, is shortly to retire. His name is being replaced by the title of the London Passenger Transport Board. In the interim Mr. Mitchell will take part in the liquidation of the companies in the Underground group, which are to be wound up under the terms of the London Passenger Transport Act. He was appointed secretary to the liquidators early this week.

Mr. Mitchell has had 47 years with the Underground group. He was accountant to the London Road Car Co. in 1889, becoming secretary in 1905, and in 1908, when the company amalgamated with the L.G.O.C., he was appointed secretary. Mr. Mitchell was of a retiring disposition, avoiding publicity wherever possible.

Only a Few Official Orders in May.

Relatively few orders for motor vehicles were given out by Government Departments during May last. The War Department ordered Morris-Commercial 12-15 h.p. van chassis and A.E.C. six-wheel-drive tractors. The Crown Agents placed orders for Albion and MorrisCommercial lorries, during the month.

By-passing Colchester.

A few days ago the new road which by-passes Colchester was opened by Lord Ullswater. It is four miles long and, the total estimated cost is £292,000, towards which the Ministry of Transport is contributing 75 per cent., whilst Essex County Council is paying 15 per cent. and Colchester Town Council 10 per cent. The by-pass will be welcomed by many road users who have found, at certain times, the congested main streets of Colchester to constitute a source of considerable delay. New Taxation Makes Old Steamers Uneconomic.

The works committee of the Metropolitan Water Board operates five steam wagons, two of which were purchased new in 1909, the others being acquired second-hand in 1920. Under the Finance 13ill, the annual licence duty on the machines will be increased from £60 to £140, as from January 1, 1934.

The committee proposes that three 30cwt. and two 3-ton motor lorries should be purchased to replace these old vehicles, which will result in a saving of over £500 per annum in licensing fees. It is estimated that the cost of the new vehicles will be about £2,250.

Police Speedometer Inaccurate.

When a bus driver was charged, at Newport (Mon.) Police Court, with exceeding the speed limit of 30 m.p.h., the police announced, in fairness to the defendant, that during tests of the speedometer of the police car following the hue, serious errors had been found.

Tested on three measured stretches of road, the speedometer showed 30 m.p.h., when the actual speed was 26.66 m.p.h. Despite this the defendant had exceeded the limit.

The chairman said that it was "rather disturbing" to find, when a case came to court, that the police speedometer was in error. The case was dismissed on payment of costs.

Lookers' Commercial-motor Exhibition.

From June 26 to July 26 a special display of commercial motors is being staged by Lookers, Ltd., Hardman Street, Manchester. ' Mr. H. C. Luff, managing director, and Mr. T. Guinan, who is in charge of the company's commercial department, are giving personal attention to callers.

The array of commercial vehicles, to which the whole of the ground-floor showroom is allocated, embraces Austin vans from 5 cwt. to 10 cwt., Commers from 6 cwt. to 64 tons, Karrier Cobs, Colts and Bantams, and a wide range_ of bodywork.

R.H.A. Wage-rate Suggestions.

Wage rates suggested by the Northamptonshire branch of the Road Haulage Association are to be considered by the joint wages board of the Midland Road Transport Joint Board. These rates are on a 54-hour-week basis and were agreed upon at a meeting at Northampton on June 30, but as the board has not finished its discussions on the wages problem, it was not thought advisable to disclose their precise nature.

Mr. F. Platts, of Leicester, a member of the board, who opened the discussion, agreed to inform that body of the view of the meeting. A feature of the discussion was the general view that the adoption of standard wage rates would make price-cutting much more difficult.

Garners for Milk Transport.

The well-known concern of Wiltshire Creameries, Ltd., Chippenham, Wilts, and Lancefield Street, London, W., acquired three Garner vehicles on taking over, a few years ago, the London business. These machines have been in service for an average of 10 years, and, on account of the excellence of their performance, have recently been replaced by three Garner forward-control 24-tonners.

The chassis is built to the standard specification and has a 12-ft wheelbase, whilst the cab and bodywork are also by Garner Motors, Ltd., Tyseley, Birmingham, the former being of the allweather type and iucorporating the company's patented feature of accessibility. The vehicles are built for the transport of milk in churns and provision is made at the forward end of the body for carrying measures under cover, as now required by the London County Council.

Hauliers' 'Protection Society Extending.

The National Haulage Contractors' Protection Society, which has its temporary headquarters at Settle, Yorkshire, and branches at Inverstone, Kendal, Lancaster, Skipton and Doecaster, is extending the area of its activities. A branch has been formed in Leeds, and Mr. E. H. Vant, the general secretary, recently informed a correspondent that negotiations are taking place with a view to branches being ' established in practically every big centre in the north of England. It is also intended to extend to the south.

Addressing a meeting at Leeds, on. July 2, when a provisional committee foe, the Leeds branch was :appointed, Mr. Vent said that, apart from protection in connection with the operation of the Road and Rail Traffic Bill, the Association offered members other advantages., One of these was a rate of insuranee which, he claimed, they could not obtain anywhere else.

. C. Stott (Brantley) was ap

pointed provisional chairman of the Leeds branch ; Mr. T. A. Stoker, incorporated accountant (Leeds), was appointed provisional secretary, and the following were elected to the tempor, ary committee :—Messrs. I. Moorhotise (Calverley), G. Lindsay (Tingley), W. Freeman (Wakefield), J. Woodhead (Hunslet), W. Craven (Pudsey), W. 33oyes (Morley) and E. Huison (Leeds).


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