NEW FORDSONS ANNOUNCED IN CANADA.
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More powerful 30-cwt. and 2-ton vehicles and a new line of de luxe goods vehicles are features of the 1937 models announced by the Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd. The 2-tonner is now powered with a 95 b.h.p. engine. An aluminium cylinder head is used; the compression ratio is 6.5 to 1. The engine develops a maximum torque of 170 lb.-ft.
• The 30-cwt. vehicle has an improved 85 b.h.p. engine, equipped with a castiron cylinder head. The compression "ratio is 6.12 to 1 and the unit develops a maximum torque of 146 lb.-ft. A choice of two axle ratios is provided. • The 30-cwt. and 2-ton standard and de luxe chassis are available in wheelbase lengths of 10 ft. 111 ins., and 13 ft. 1 in.
A new 60 b.h.p. engine; which is • available in the commercial models, is a smaller edition of the larger units.
Reconstruction' of "Road to the The ".Read to the Isles," the wellknown Scottish highway which runs from Fort William to Mallaig, is to be reconstructed. Complaints over a long period have been made regarding the condition of the section between Mallaig and Glenfinnan, and the county authorities have been threatened with a refusal to pay road rates until satisfaction is received.
Contract Licences Revoked.
It is announced in " Applications and Decisions," No. 132, that the Eastern Licensing Authority has revoked the Contract A licences held by Mr. F. E. Marsh, of Cambridge.
A Guide to Patent Procedure.
A Useful and instructive handbook dealing with various aspects of " Patents, Designs and Trade Marks is published at is. by J. E. S. Lockwood, patent agent and consulting engineer, 3, New Street, Birmingham, and 31, Queen Street, Wolverhampton.
Growing Popularity of the Oil Engine.
The total output of Leyland oil enginee during 1936 increased by 17 per cent. over the figure for the previous year, according to delivery returns for the company's latest financial year. Of the machines delivered during the 1936 period, 49.5 per cent, of the goods .range and 69.5 per cent, of the passenger models were equipped with oil engines.
SALES DRIVE FOR ELECTRICS IN THE NORTH-WEST, Another step is being taken to develop interest in electric vehicles for goods transport in the north-west. An exhibition of various makes and types of vehicle, etc., will be held at Manchester Corporation Electricity Department's demonstration workshops in Dickinson Street West, from 10 a.m. until 9.30 p.m., on January 12 and 13, under the auspices of the North West England and North Wales Area of the Electric Vehicle Committee of Great Britain, Ltd. .
A conference will take place on January 12, at 3 p.m., at which Mr. A. G. Peddie, managing secretary of United Co-operative Dairies, Ltd., will speak. . Free invitations can be obtained froth Mr. E. C. Hawkins, secretary of the area, 1 Dickinson Street West, Manchester, 2.
Body Department Supervisor Required.
A timber merchant and motor bodybuilder requires a supervisor for the body department. Applicants must be highly efficient and possess experience. The salary and prospects are good. Letters should be addressed "Body Supervisor," care of the Editor.