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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

"The wheels of wealth will be slowed 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 Crosier.

World Power Conference.

An interesting series of papers dealing with power for road and air transport will be read at a meeting to be held in Conference Hall No. 2, British Empire Exhibition, to-day, July 8th, at 2.30 p.m. Sir Charles Morgan, president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, will be chairman, and the following subjects and others will illustrate the wide international range of the discussions :— "internal-combustion Engines for Motor Transport and Aviation," Sen. G. Agnelli (Italy).

"Power Applied to Road Transport," Col. R. E. Crompton (Great Britain). "Application of Power to Air Transport," A. Ogilvie (Great Britain).

`Variable Transmission Gears," Dr. H. S. Hele-Shaw, F.R.S., M.Inet.C.E. (Great Britain).

"The Influence of Road Conditions on the Development of the Modern Motor Vehicle," H. G.' Burford, M.I.Mech.E., IVI.I.A.E. (Great Britain). Copies of the above papers may be obtained on application to the secretary, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 83, Pall Mall, London, S.W. 1.

The Edinburgh-Glasgow Road.

After many delays, it is expected that actual work in connection with the proposed new road from Edinburgh to Glasgow will be started within four weeks. The task is to be tackled from both ends, and also at various points along the line of route to be followed. In this way a very large body of men can be engaged, and operations can be pushed forward with theleast possible loss of time.

The Ministry of Transport has approved of the acceptance by the Glasgow Corporation of the tender of Hugh Symington and Sons, Ltd., of Glasgow, for the construction of the section of the road which extends from Glasgow to Baillieston at a cost of £179,753, the lowest offer received. This section is nearly four miles long, and the men who will be employed on the work in connection with its construction will be mainly recruited from the Glasgow area, where unemployment will be much relieved.

Allen-Liversidge Report.

The report of the directors of AllenLiversidge, Ltd., for the six months to the end of April last reveals a net profit of £25,077 after making provision for repairs, maintenance, depreciation, in. terest on debenture stock and other expenses. The balance brought forward from last year (£4,719) plus £1,000 premiums received on the issue of 20,000 shares, brings this sum up to £30.796. The general reserve account has been

13, credited with. £5,000, whilst a like sum has been carried to reserve against patents and development account, and 21,000 is set aside against freehold and leasehold properties, so that after these items have been deducted a sum of £19,796 remains. A 6-14 per cent. dividend (less tax) for the six months will absorb £14,842, leaving £4,954 to be carried forward.

The overseas branch of the company in Australia continues to make steady progress, whilst that in South Africa has recently commenced active operations.

Opposing an Arterial Road Project.

The proposal of the Ministry of Transport to construct an arterial road across Hayes Common and Wickham Common is being opposed by Hayes Parish Coun, cil on the ground that these commons are two of the most beautiful tracts of country in Kent, and serve as recreation centres for thousands of inhabitants of South London boroughs. The L.C.C. is also opposing the project.

Thornycroft's in Canada.

Following a visit to Canada last year by a representative of John I. Thornycroft and Co., Ltd., the company opened a depot at Toronto, and they have now established another at Montreal for the sale of their prochuetions. A number of Thornycroft motor vehicles is already in service in Canada, including several owne.d by Messrs. The T. Eaton Co., who are the largest store owners in the Dominion, and these Canadian depots will provide service facilities and be used for the stocking and assembly after shipment of Thornyeroft chassis and marine engines.

Thus another addition is made to the company's overseas sales and services organization, which is already eetablished through the medium of branches at Calcutta, Cairo, Copenhagen, Singapore, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Sydney and Melbourne, each of theta under the direction of a member of the company's own trained staff.

Corporations' Bridge Bill.

The Newcastle and Gateshead Corporations' Bridge Bill (referred to in our last issue), which aims at the construction of a new and adequate Grossing over the River Tyne, at a cost of, rouglaly, £1,000,000, and which has the support of road users of all classes, has passed the Select Committee of the House of Commons, the opposition raised by the London and North-Eastern Railway Co., Ltd., in the shape of a claim for compensation an account a the loss which they would sustain in the way of reduced traffic over their high-level tollbridge, being overruled.

Analyzing the opposition, Mr. Charteris, K.C. who represented the promoters of the Bill, held the belief that the company's proposition with reference to compensation had no parallel. They could not, he argued, enjoy the advantage of monopoly and, at the same time, limit the extent of its obligations. From the 12th century there had been a. toll-free bridge oyer the Tyne at Newcastle and in 1845 the predecessors of the TIN.E.R. constructed the high-level bridge to carry passengers and vehicular traffic, and were authorized to charge tolls.

What, in effect, the railway company wanted, he continued, was that the promoters should be prevented for all time from constructing a toll-free bridge alongside the company's toll-bridge. Compensation might make the bridge impracticable. It was, he concluded, an untenable position, and one which could never have been contemplated by Parliameat, for the company to say that the corporations were providiug a means of public benefit which should be rejected because it might have the effect of diminishing the traffic receipts of the L.N.E.R. It was indicated that the opposition would be carried to the House of Lord::

Steam Wagons in Tunnels.

The L.C.C. Highways Committee cannot recommend, as was suggested, the diversion of steam-wagon traffic from Blackwell Tuneel to Rotherhithe Tunnel, especially as the ventilating apparatus at Rotherhithe will not be working for some months.

Bridgend Tests its Fire-engine.

The Bridgend Urban District Council has purchased a Leyland motor fireengine for £1,380. Delivery has been made and the brake, speed and efficiency teats just conducted with the machine have been reported to the council as highly satisfactory.

Tractors in Turkey.

There are now about 300 tractors in use in Turkey, these having been mostly imported during .the past three years. The British Fowler, the German Hanomay, and the Italian Fiat find a market in this territory, but twa-thirds of the machines are of American make, mostly of the wheel type.

A Special Six-wheeler.

One of the outstanding advantages of the six-wheeled vehicle, whether it be in the form of a machine of the rigid type or a tractor-trailer combination, is its ability to transport loads of large capacity, but that its utility is not merely confined to the conveyance of a quantity of goods is indicated by an illustration reproduced on this _page, which depicts an unusual .tyne of Scammelt six-wheeler in the service of a firm of brick manufacturers.

This machine, it will be seen, is fitted with a special overhead runway with pulley block, which is capable of lifting dead weights somewhat in excess of one ton. The runway consists of steel joist supported on wheeled carriages, which can be pulled sideways on the two lateral hoops by the use of -the 'ropes shown in the picture. The joist can thue be brought into line above any portion of the floorboards of the body. There is a number of holes in the rear end of the joist to take a special lever which hooks into the carriage above it, a pin which it possesses being used to effect engagement with the holes. By means of this lever the runway can be moved forward and fixed over the body when the vehicle is travelling on the road, whilst it can be moved to the limit of the joist when it is desired to undertake loading or unloading operations, in which position the centre of the hook is 4 ft. 6 ins, to the rear of the body.

This particular vehicle is intended for handling one-ton skips of bricks, 12 of which can readily be accommodated in the body. It is, however, equally suitable for other purposes, such as the lifting and lowering of machinery, blocks of stone, iron and concrete pipes, etc.

A Useful Folder.

Although we think that the vast majority of commercial vehicle drivers are well informed on those matters the observance of which will help them to steer clear of trouble with the police authorities, there may be some who are not cognizant of the requirements of these officials in the matter of such important items as number plates, lamps, licences, ',brakes, axle weights, speed limits, etc. For their information and guidance we would advise them to secure

a copy of the third edition of a useful little folder entitled "Suggestions to Motor Drivers," which has just been prepared and issued by the northeastern division of the Commercial Motor There Association, Communication with the Yorkshire divisional secretary of the Association at Bond Street, Dewsbury, will bring a copy by return.

Coaches on Prohibited Roads.

The frequent police court proceedings at Tenby agarn,st drivers of motor coaches bringing parties to the town was referred to at a recent meeting of the town council, when members protested that such prosecutions, usually for driving along prohibited roads to the front, were unpleasant to the reputation of the borough, and grossly unfair to the drivers, who, generally, were strangers to the town. lit was slated that the direction notices at the entrance to the town were inadequate and not A spzcial Scammell tractorlorry built to meet the needs of a firm of brie/6 manufacturers. The runway and pulley block facilitates loading and un sufficiently prominent. The mayor said that the continual police cases were undesirable.

It, has been decided to amend the direction notices and to give them due prominence, and also to direct ohars-ebanes to proper parking.spaces.

Parking at Aberystwyth.

The Aberystwyth Town Council is.to discuss the advisability of constructing a motor vehicle parking ground, for the use of which archarge will be made. At present no charge is made for the use of the several parking sites, but the council proposes to convert the Smithfield grounds into a central vehicle park in the hope of obtaining a considerable annual revenue.

Locomotives on Bridges.

A sub-committee of the Devon County Council recommends the). the by-law made by the county council prohibiting any locomotive from remaining stationary on any highway, so that any wheel of the locomotive rests on any bridge, arch or culvert, or within 10 ft. from the face of the abutment of any such structure, Should be more consistently operated, and that all offenders should 'be prosecuted.

The Dunlop Road Guide.

The Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd., have issued for public sale, at 5s., the Dunlop Guide, or British Road Book. it gives every city, town and village in its alphabetical order, its distance from London and position on the map, and, where the place is important, a plan showing the streets, whilst, so far as commercial motor .drivers are concerned, the most important items of information given are the names and addresses of the garages and distances to nearby towns, etc. Actually, it is a motorist's guide, but, in the absence of one of particular interest to those who employ and those who drive commercial motor vehicles, the Dunlop Guide is quite valuable. The maps, occupying 31 pages, are particularly clear and good, the name of Bartholomew attached thereto being a guarantee of accuracy.

Soviet's Interest in Lorry Manufacture.

It is reported that the Glavmetal (the Russian Chief Bureau of Metals) has conchided a contract with the Zugas (the Central Bureau of the Road Transport industry) for the ptepose of financing the construction of motor vehicles. By this arrangement fifty 30-cwt. lorries are to be produced by the Zugas by October 1st this year, whilst by that time the necessary preliminaries for the production of a further 500 vehicles of the same type will have been concluded. It is expected that by April, 1925, 200 of these lorries will have left thefactory.

Karrier Sweeper at Margate.

In the course of his visit to Margate during the conference of the niember,s of the Institution of Cleansing Superintendents, our area representative observed the work of the different motordriven appliances which were sent doen by manufacturers for the purpose of demonstration. He seems, however, to have missed the new Karrier sweeper of the type R.S.C., which we understand was demonstrating at intervals throughout the week, and which made a good impression because of the excellence of the work done by it and of the celerity with which that work was carried out.

Demand Expected for Railcars in North.West India.

The lack of transportation facilities results in continual congestion of industrial and agriciiltural stocks in NorthWestern India. Accordingly, the inhabitants are petitioning the Government to construct light railways to tap these important centres. Hitherto, the Indian Government has left the construction of such branch lines to private enterprise, but recently it was announced that the authorities would undertake the construction of these feeder

The Bombay Chaneber of Commerce is opposing this policy on the ground that all', the money that can be raised for railways during the next few years should be devoted to the needs of the main trunk lines. The problem regarding services acting as feeders has been suecessfully solved in South Australia, South Africa, and other countries, and the present moment seems opportune for manufacturers of railcars and commercial motor vehicles to bring their products to the notice of the Indian officials.

• Transport for Leyland Employees.

Twenty-seven or 28 years ago, when Leyland Motors, LW., then known as the Lancashire Steam Wagon Co., was chiefly concerned with the production of steam lawn mowers, upon which they had previously subsisted, the pay-roll of the company showed fewer than 20 names. eTo-day the same company employ some 2,300 at the Leyland works atone, not counting the extensive branches at :Kingston and London and many depots at home and abroad.

An illustration on this page shows the scene outside the main entrance to the works in Lancashire at noon on a Saturday, when the main rush of employees is past. To cope with the transport requirements, the regular bus services between Leyland and Preston areaugmented by the addition of several "specials," of which six Leylands may be seen in the picture. in the imme diate foreground are two 30-seaters, belonging to Messrs. Fishwick, and a 38-seater, owned by the Ribble Motor Hue Co. A 30-seater that forms part of the Singleton fleet is shown in the act of leaving, whilst two of Messrs. Fisirwick'e pneumatic-tyred 20-seaters are in the background.

A Bournemouth Company's Progress: St. Paul's Commercial Garage, Ltd., of St. Paul's Lane, Bournemorith, inform ne that they have secured an extensive and important site with a frontage of 150 ft. on. the main Wimberne Road— lately known as St. John's Monrdown Schools—consisting of about•one acre of ground. The buildings are of interest owing to their old associations, dating back to 1854, when they were known as the " Church in the Wilderness."

Outwardly they are to be retained in their original state, whilst the interior will be fitted up to serve as offices and stores.

Plans are being prepared for the erection of a covered garage, 300 ft. by J320

45 ft., and other buildings will be provided to accommodate the body-building, upholstery and painting. departments, which will relieve the St. Paul's Lane garage of the company and afford more space for the garaging of motor coaches and other vehicles.

The company hold a large stock of spares, tyres, etc., and can carry out repairs and overhauls to motor vehicles of all types. They have on their pre.: mires upwards of 50 commercial vehicles, with capacities ranging from 5 cwt. to 6 tens,. for immediate delivery.

A special feature of this company is their hire-purchase scheme.

Chester-is-Street's Fire Brigade Needs.

With a view to providing efficient and adequate fire-fighting facilities for the neighbourhood, Chester-le-Street Urban District Council has resolved, on the advice of Septa Burrows, of the Newcastle Fire Brigade, to purchase a motor ten der, a 35-A. Ajax extension ladder, a trailer arid a printable pump, etc. In order to house the new brigade, plane and estimates are in course,a preparation for the erection of a neva fire-station,

Health Ministry and Refuse Collection.

Before arriving at a decision on the application by the Bexhill Corporation for a loan for the institution of the Pagefield system of refuse collection, the Ministry of Health proposes to send an inspector to .make investigations.

Speed in Repair Work.

133/Inlay, Ltd., of 14-18, Lamb's Conduit Street, Theobalcl's Road, London, W.C.1, make a practice of completing chassis repairs within one day, and motor vehicle "Isere requiring frames, side-members and dumb-irons repaired and strengthened should, if possible, arrange far their vans and lorries to arrive at the company's works by 9 a.m. If this is done the repairs can, generally speaking, be completed by midday.

Cardiff's Comprehensive Road . Scheme. .

Cardiff is to embark .upon a road ina. pr&enaent scheme which will entail an outlay of 1435,080. The public works committee of the city council has recommended the immediate raising of a loan to.' carry out the work, which, it is stated, will considerably relieve local un

• employment, and towards which cabetantial gussets are expected.

The main project is the construction of a new road running from east to west through the city over the River Taff from Corbett Road to Talbot Street, towards the coot of Which the allocation of a sum of £135,000 is made. "

Other items in the new sChedule af work include the relaying with bituminous macadam of the roads used by the buses, .at -an estimated cost of £77,650; a new read from Aliens. bar& Road to Fairoak Road (£7,000); macadamizing of specified roads (£53,250); this widening of Heatthileld Road (J:31,000), Tylas Road (£24,000), Fidlas Road (£28,000), bake Road, West (£34,500),. Llantriaant Road (£21,500), and Pericisely Road (£2,620); and the laying of four new concrete roads (£4,890).

Russia Standardardizes Tyre Sizes.

According to a recent report from Moscow, the Industrial Standardization Commission has approved of standard sizes of tyres for motor lorries and other vehicles. It is -proposed to forbid the manufacture in the Soviet Republic and the importation of motor vehicles with wheels requiring tyres of other than the standard sizes, as well as the manufacture and importation of such sets of wheels.

The Commission decided, before placing the project before the Presidency of the Supreme Economic Council for confirmation, to submit it for a period of weeks to all concerns and their workers likely to be interested.

The Roads to Wen Hey.

Middlesex County Highways Committee reports that the Wembley Urban District Council has applied for a speed limit on the Wembley section of the Harrow (main) Road, and in support-of its, application states that such a limit is necessary owing to the increase in the number of omnibuses, tramcars and ifiotorcars passing through Wembley to the Exhibition.

There is no doubt that this traffic has immensely increased, but the committee considers the speed of vehicles calla more for police regulation than a speed limit.

The Hendon Urban District Council has again asked for a speed limit on the Edgware Road between Kingsbury Lane and Cool Oak Lane, West Hendon, and ha-see its application upon the increased amount of traffic using Edgware Road owing to the British Empire Exhibition, and the danger caused to children attending schools in the neighbourhood. A similar application was considered in June, 1919, when the motor associations were consulted, and the county council decided that the facts did not warrant application being made to the Ministry of Transportfor the imposition of such an Order.

The committee does not consider the increase in traffic is sufficient to warrant a departure from the previous decision in the matter.

Dundee's Provisional Order.

The City of Dundee is promoting a provisional order which includes, among other things, powers to run motorbuses to Carnoustie, which it regards as one of its 'suburbs. One of the proposed conditions originally was that the promoters would be freed from all liability under the Roads and Bridges (Scotland) Act, and to this the town council of Carnoustie lodged strenuous objections. It is pleasing to note that, in consequence of the offending section being deleted, all opposition has been -withdrawn, and the order will now be passed Without the possibility of further trouble arising.

Bus Activities in Athens.

At present there are about 200 motorbuses operating in and around Athens. The great majority of the vehicles in use, however, are composed of the chassis of old army lorries, fitted with locally constructed bodies. Since the beginning of 1923 one local firm alone has produced 60 vehicles of this type, whereas the total number of buses imported is estimated to be less than 20. Despite this low import figure, however, there is thought to be a good opportunity for the introduction of foreign vehicles, and leading local dealers are said to be seeking representation.

S.M.M. and T. Committees.

Col. Victor R. Garrett, director of Richard Garrett and Sons, Ltd., has been appointed chairman of the Steam Vehicle Committee of the S.M.M. and T. Mr. George Hoare has filled this post for some years. Mr. Frank Churchill is again-thairman of the Commercial Vehicle (Petrol) Committee and Mr. Makower chairman of the Electric Vehicle Committee.

Tramway Signals.

Inquiries made by the Dover Corporation tramways manager show that on tramway systems throughout the country no general practice of giving warnings when tramcars are about to stop is observed. He has reported to the tramways committee that considerable expense would be involved in. providing signalling apparatus to work automatically, there being no such device of a really satisfactory description at present on the market.

The committee has decided to do nothing in regard to automatic signalling, but tram conductors are being asked, when possible, to give warning by hand signal to the drivels of oncoming vehicles.

Derby's Latest Purchase.

The authorities at Derby have just taken delivery of the Dennis fire-engine which is illustrated on this page, and the picture is of particular interest since the machine is identical with that in use at Wembley for the protection of the British Empire Exhibition. The chassis of this fire-engine was first exhibited at the Show held at Olympia last year, and the patent turbine pump with which it is fitted possesses a pumping capacity up to 700 gallons per minute. It is of interest to note that, as a result of its unique design and of its construction in gunmetal throughout, this new pump weighs only 4 cert., whereas an ordinary service pump of a Like capacity would weigh from 12 cwt.

to 13 cwt. The Derby fire-engine, which is of 60-70 13.p., carries first-aid equip. went and a 50-ft. escape.

Unlicensed Motors.

An increase in the Dumber of unlicensed motors is reported by the Surrey

County Council, which -explains that the evasion of licence duties is facilitated by the system of broken and quarterly

licence periods. Henceforth, is stated, offenders are to be dealt with more rigorously.

."" Seeking Advice on Fuel Storage.

Brecon Town Council has asked the Home Office to send an inspector to confer with members of the council on the matter of bulk storage of petrol at the garages in the town. The council requires advice on several matters relating to petrol pumps and their erection.

Offices at 50, Pall Mall.

The B.F Goodrich Co. have taken a commodious suite of offices at 50, Pall Mall, London, S.W.1, in the same building as that occupied by the Commercial Motor Usere Association. It is understood that further office accommodation will shortly be available in the building.

The Aerolite Piston Co., Ltd., inform us that they have just taken over more central and commodious offices at Albe merle Mansions, 1, Albemarle Street, Londen,

Bus Conditions at Chesterfield.

Chesterfield Watch Committee has made the following conditions regarding the services run by 4V. T. Underwood, Ltd.

(1) That the condition as to the routes upon which the omnibuses shall ply for hire shall in future read as follows:— " This licence shall only extend to authorize the said omnibus to ply for hire directly between the authorized stands and the borough boundary On

" (a) The Calow Road via Lindy.

" (b) The Mansfield Road, via Lordsmill Street, HasiaLd Road and the Mansfield Road.

"(c) The Chatsworth Road, via Park Road and Chatsworth Road " (d) The Brimington Road, via the Brimington Road.

"(e) The Matlock Road, via Park Road, Chatsworth Road and Boythorpe Road."

(2) That the condition requiring the company not to set down within the borough passengers picked up within the borough on the Worksop via Shuttle. good and WI-Atwell route and the Baslow and Bakewell route be adhered to.

(3) That the condition requiring the company to conform to their published time-table be retained.

(4) That the condition requiring the company to permit the hackney carriage inspector to board the omnibus and ride thereon free of charge be retained.

A Wireless-equipped Van.

The Sterling Electric and Telephone Co., Ltd., of London, are using a Dodge Bros. van—illustrated on this page— fitted up with wireless equipment, including aerials, for touring the country to demonstrate a full range of receiving sets, spares and accessories. This van carries four Bets, and, the aerial is so arranged that five lengths of wire run the full. length of the van. This radio van covers an average daily mileage of 75 to 100, and the total mileage to date is about 10,000.

On the left-hand side of the interior a counter is fitted, on which wireless sets are displayed, whilst below are cupboards in which parts and equipment are stored. The aerial wire is led to a rod miming the full length of the interior of the van, so that any set on view may be connected up expeditiously. The earth wire is connected to the chassis.

Small as the van is there is comfortable seating in the interior, which is electrically Well-equipped Motor Ferries.

Several excellent ferries have lately been provided an some of the longest and most awkward sea-lochs in Scotland. Over the Firth of Forth at Allos the crossing has been rendered easy and expeditious by the provision of a motor ferryboat with an adjustable platform, which can accommodate very large vehicles.

At Connel Ferry, Argyll, a road is provided on the railway bridge which can be used on payment of a moderate charge, and at Ballachulish and Carran, in the same county, efficient motor boats have recently been introduced.

A number of the Sutherland ferries is now similarly equipped.

Ambulance Fees.

A committee of the Brentford Urban District Council has drawn up a scale of charges for the hire of the metor ambulance (shortly to be purchased) for private eases. Thesare as follow :—Accidents Or sadden illness or disability—free; private eases withie a radius of five miles— to hospital 5s.—to nursing home 7s. 6d. ; outside five-mile limit but within metro B22 politan area 21. 15s. The medical officer of health has been empowered to arrange special terms in neeessitous cases.

The committee has further recommended that the employers of labour in the district be circularized with the view to an annual contribution from them totwards the cost of maintenance of the ambulance, this entitling them to the free use of the ambulance for themselves or for theiemployees on occasions arising in the course of their employment.

Ensuring Safe Bus Travel.

Houghton-le-Spring Rural District Council is determined to ensure the operation of only safe and efficient motorbuses in its area, and to this end has compiled new by-laws which require all applicants for licences to specify their exact routes, and to sahmit their vehicles for examination in order to prove their fitness from the mechanical

standpoint so as to safeguard passengers, before licences will be granted. The co-operation of the police is being sought in the carrying out of the provisions.

Fuel Pumps to Co.

Exmouth Urban District Council has decided to give all owners of petrol pumps erected on the highway twelve months' notice to remove them.

Overcrowded Chars-a-bancs.

Having had complaints as to the overcrowding of chars-a-bancs licensed by the Ilfracombe Urban District Council, the Devon County Council. has suggested that, as the licensing authority, the district council should attach some conchtion to licences as would prohibit overcrowding.

Fire-brigade Chief Wanted.

The Gellygaer Urban District Council is to appoint a full-time fire-brigade chief, who must have special qnaiifications in the matter cif modern motor fireengines. The salary attached to the post is £300 per annum, with hours, etc. Applications must be made by July 11th to Mr. John Evans, clerk to the council, council office, Hengoed.

Local Proceedings.

Plymouth Corporation has purchased a motor mower at a cost of £80 for use in the parks.

Ripon City Council has deferred for the present a proposal to purchase a 1-ton motor lorry.

Northampton Corporation has invited tenders for two single-deck one-mancontrolled motorbuses.

The Llaudiln Rural District Council has closed the Penyloank Road to motor traffic pending its reconstruction.

To expedite delivery of road material Surrey County Council has purchased a petrol locomotive at a cost of £380.

Oxford City Council has purchased a motor lorry. for the highways department from Morris Motors, Ltd., at a cost of £235.

Bournemouth Corporation has decided to grant a licence to Mr, J. Lucas for an amphibious motor boat to carry 12 passengers.

Warrington Corporation has accepted the tender of Leyland Motors, Ltd., for the supply of two 40 h.p. motor omnibuses.

Leeds Corporation has authorized the purchase of a Fordsou tractor v.ith "golf-course wheels" at a cost of £162 for the parks department.

Wimbledon borough engineer has been asked to prepare further particulars as to the cost of scavenging by manual labour and by motor sweeper.

Oldham Corporation Tramways Committee has asked the manager to suggest routes for motorbuses, together with the cost of passenger motor vehicles.

Hull Corporation Tramways Committee is asking the parliamentary committee to secure powers to enable the corporation to run motorbus services beyond the city boundaries.

Having further considered tenders for motor hire for the year, a committee of the Plymouth Corporation has now accepted that for taxicabs from Mr. W. G. P. Hill.

The Aberystwyth Town Council has granted licences to the G.W. Railway for additional bus services between Aberystwyth and Machynileth and Aberystwyth and Cardigan.

Wimbledon Corporation, having heard of the large sum expended on horse hire, has asked the borough engineer to make inquiries respecting motor lorries and to submit a recommendation to the highways committee.

Merthyr Corporation, which is introducing municipal bus services, proposes to erect a garage and depot on the Old Taff Vale 'Brewery site, and has instructed the borough surveyor to submit plans with an estimate of the cost.

rvlarykhorte Council's Works Committee recommends the purchase of a Karrier motor sweeper at a cost of £850, reporting that the machine appears to be a very efficient sweeper and combines, in addition, collecting and sprinkling apparatus.

Warrington Corporation's cleansing superintendent reports that he is now in a position to commence the collection of-refuse by electric vehicles, but it haa been decided that the collection shall only take place during the day until the drivers have gained experience in the working of the new velucles to warrant night work.

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