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EXPRESS CARRIERS BENEFIT FROM UNITY.
That the National Conference of express Carriers has had, and will have, a real contribution to make towards the whole structure of the road and rail collaboration at present taking place, was stated by Mr. James Paterson (Carter Paterson and Co., Ltd.) at the first luncheon of the Conference, on Tuesday. Mr. Paterson was in the chair.
Mr. R. W. Sewill, of A.R.O., mentioned his appreciation of the part which the Conference has played in such matters. He said he could wish the Conference were a section of some larger organization but that must not be discussed then.
Mr. Sewill stated that there was no nefarious scheme on the part of the railways to annex trunk haulage. Among other prominent guests were Mr. F. G. Bristow, Mr. Donaldson
Wright, Mr. Quick Smith and Mr. W. J. Elliot.
Following the luncheon, the general meeting took place and was followed by a discussion on co-operation between parcels carriers.
The first annual report stated that membership had steadily increased and that the Conference now includes practically every large operator and
many small ones. The support of certain corporations had been secured, also some parcel-carrying bus and tram companies. The financial position was entirely satisfactory.
The executive council for the ensuing year is as follows:— Ex Oftiolo Members: Mr. J. Paterson (president); Mr. W. J. Elliot, Sir Maxwell Hicks, and Mr. D. Richardson Ivice-presidents). Area Representatives: Scotland: Mr. R. II. Palmer; Northern England: Mr. J. Forman; Manchester and East LatICS: Mr. G. Cooke; Liverpool and North Wales Mr. D. McLachlan: Leeds and Hull: Mr. R. Witherick; South Yorks: Mr. E. W. Morris; Wilts and Black Country: Mr. G. B. Dunbar; Potteries: Mr. .1. W. Beresfurd;
Optimism in A.R.O. West-country Section.
At the June meeting of the Devon and Cornwall Area of A.R.O. it was reported that Mr. R. W. Fennamore, Plymouth, had been appointed secretary (pro tern.) of the new sub-area which had been formed for the district of Tavistock, Lydford, Okehampton,
etc. It was decided to appoint Mr. W. G. Scown, of St. Austell, as the Association's solicitor for the whole of Cornwall.
Reporting on the operations of the West of England C-licence Holders'
Association, Mr. Lear said he could assure the committee that they had been really busy since the last meeting. They had sent out 577 circulars explaining the objects of the Association and appealing to vehicle owners to join up. Those circulars had been followed up by reminders, and the result was about 12 members.
Mr. F. G. Curtis, of Plymouth, was elected Devon and Cornwall delegate to the western road and rail regional conference.
The following new members were elected:—Messrs. A. Harvey, Penzance; E. P. Down, Mary Tavy; D. L. Trathen an Son, Huckworthy; G. Cole, Southmolton; H. W. Court and Son, Parracombe; and A. J. Langmead, Exeter.
At the conclusion of the proceedings Mr. Foster expressed the committee's gratitude to Mr. J. L. Kinder, national organizer, for his attendance. HAPPY POSITION AND FINANCE OF S.M.T.A.
At the annual general meeting in Glasgow, last week, of the Scottish Motor Trade Association it was revealed that the membership showed a substantial increase during the year, and in the accounts a surplus in the year's transactions was reported. The Association's capital funds now amount to £34,972. The meeting was presided over by Mr. J. C. Lamb, the president. Mr. William D. Stewart was unanimously re-elected auditor and the council for the year 1939-40 is as follows:— President: Mr. J. C. Lamb. Vice-president: Mr. D. L. Melvin. Immediate Past, President: Mr. J. W. MacKillop.
Council: Messrs. W. P. Broomfield. P. Craw ford, R. E. Croall, J. Dalgarno, R. Donald, J. Gibson, G. T. Gibson, E. M. Grant, F. A. Hibbard, W. H. Hunter, S. J. Hutcheson, A. E. Lindsay, John F. List, W. G. Maxwell, A. L Melville, D. H. Prosser. A. Ross, W. F. Scott, W. Sinclair, Fred Smith, G. M. Smith, W. W. Stewart, M. G. Young, John T. Young. Local centre secretaries: Messrs. David A. Fairley, H. G. Davidson, J. Murray Wilkie, J. Grant, D. Ross, C M. Hyslop, .T. C. Hamilton. Hon. treasurer: Mr. Peter Crush. General secretary: Mr. David A. Fairley.
C.M.U.A. Members Visit Champion Factory.
Two parties of members of the Commercial Motor Users' Association recently visited the Champion sparking plug factory on the Great West Road, FeItham, Middlesex. Members were interested in the unique Sinment compression seal. This method of construction is used both for sealing the centre electrode into the insulator and the completed core into the shell, and eliminates leakage troubles. • Military Training for Tractor Drivers.
The Tractor Users' Association has been in communication with the Ministry of Labour regarding the position under the Military Training Act of employees of contractors who undertake ploughing with tractors for farmers. The Association is informed that the provisions covering agricultural works also apply to these men. In those casea only where postponement beyond November is desired is individual application necessary.