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"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."—Johts Beattie Crozier.
Halley's Report.
The report of Halley's Industrial Motors, Ltd.' for the year ended August 31st, 1925, shows a profit of £12,231, from which falls to be deducted interest on 10 per cent notes, on bank overdraft and bonds, as well as depreciation on plant and machinery, amounting in all to £9,779. This sum deducted, a net profit of £2,452 remains. By deducting this amount from the debit balance brought forward from the previous year, the debit at profit and loss account is reduced to £157,952.
St. Paul's Bridge: A Committee Recommendation.
The Court of Common Council of the City of London will have before them on Thursday the report of the Bridge House Estates Committee recommending the immediate beginning of the construction of St. Paul's Bridge, which is designed to cross the river Thames in a line extending from Aldersgate Street southwards and passing on the east side of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Removing a Misunderstanding.
We have been asked by Scammell Lorries, Ltd., to point out that there is no connection between them and Scammell and Nephew, Ltd. This is to correct an impression current amongst some users of commercial vehicles that the companies are associated.
Seammell Lorries, Ltd., whose works are at Watford, are the sole makers of the Scammell six-wheeled tractor-trailer, whilst 0. Scammell and Nephew, Ltd., of Fashion Street, London, E.1, specialize in the maintenance and overhauling of commercial vehicles, particularly steam wagons.
Solid-tyre Salesmen Wanted.
Salesmen who have a really first-class connection with users of and traders in solid tyres, particularly in Lancashire, the Newcastle district and the Midland counties are required by the St. Helens Cable and Rubber Co., Ltd., of Slough, Middlesex. Applicants should address their communications to the sales manager of the rubber department.
Mr. E. S. Shrapnell-Smith, C.B.E., president of the Commercial Motor Users Association and of the Standing Joint Committee of Road Transport Associations, gave evidence on Thursday last before Sir Arthur Balfour's Committee on Industry and Trade.
A Show for Cologne.
The German Association of Motor Manufacturers has decided that the time is too short for the organization of a motor show at Cologne this autumn. The important decision was made, however, that it is essential for the development of the industry that Cologne should be a permanent centre for motor exhibitions of international status, in addition to Berlin. The first international show will accordingly be held next spring at Cologne and will be confined to commercial vehicles.
New Reo Showrooms.
The Reo Speed Wagon has achieved a considerable measure of popularity in this country, and within the last 21) months it has twice been necessary for the concessionnaires, Harris and Resell, Ltd., 24-32, St. George's Road, Bristol, to secure larger premises, and now comes the news of a third and important extension. As from yesterday (Monday) the Reo showroomsin London have been removed to 79-91, Pentonville Road, N.1, the premises being more spacious than those hitherto occupied in Great Portland Street.
Mr. Noel Berridge Married.
Mr.irNoel Berridge, who succeeded his uncle, the late Sir Thomas H. Berridge, in the firm of Burn and Berridge, and who is the sOlicitor to the Commercial Motor Users Association, was married at the end of May and is spending his honeymoon on the Continent. Our felicitations are •extended to him and his bride Recent Garner 'Deliveries.
We reproduce on this page a picture which shows two Garner 2-2-ton vehicles which have recently been supplied by Henry 'Garner, Ltd., Moseley Motor Works, Birmingham, to the order of the District Waste Co., Ltd., of Wcdneebury and West Bromwich. The chassis .used for these vehicles is the (Divner 'Model A.E. with an 11-ft.. wheelbase, mid each vehicle is shod with giant and each is shot with Dunlop giant disc wheels, the 6quipment of each includieg, a spare wheel. The driver's cab is that used standard -Garner products, and this provides accommodation for two or three people. It is protected by a plate-glass, wood-framed windscreen, and the driver's seat is fitted with comfortable cushions.
The body on each vehicle is built with a special low-loading platform, which is made possible by carryine' the small wheel arches inside the body, these being constructed of stout steel metal and fitted So that they can be removed. The body has hinged sides and tailboard, the hinges.being of strong con= struetion. Extension boards are provided at the front, sides and rear of the body in order that the carrying capacity cart be increased when necessary. These boards are held in position by stent pins and are readily removable: `At the same ,time, however, the sides' and -tailboard can be :opened with ',the extension boards still in poSition:HEach tehiele is 'painted a distinctive shade of ereen.
Leyland Activities.
The large number Of orders which has been received by Leyland Motors, Ltd., Leyland, Lance, during recent weeks must surely Serve as a useful indication of the general revival in trade. Apart from numbers which have been received frern transport users in all classes of trade in this country, many orders have come from overseas, and, in particular, the tictivity of the company's Australian branch may be mentioned, for through it orders have recently been placed for 4-tenners by the Commonwealth Oil Refineries. Melbourne; for 54ornaers by the Raymond T a rrace Dairy Co., Ltd.; for 4-tonners by the Pub He Works Department,. Sydney; • for 5-toneers by the British Imperial Oil Co., each of these being in the nature
of a repeat. Other Australian purchasers of Leylands include the Mackay Shire Council, Schweppes, Ltd., of Sydney, and the Sunshine Biscuit and Confectionery Co. So far as orders from users in Great Britain are concerned, various types of goods and passenger models are now under constructiOn for both private and municipal owners.
• A Saurer Accomplishment.
A fells loaded Saltier fl-ton lorry was recently driven from Buenos Aires to Quilitio, via Cordoba, in the Argentine, in order to demonstrate the capabilities of the vehicle, notwithstanding the bad up-country roads in the republic. The distance between the two cities is 650 miles, and this distance was Covered in 33 hours, averaging nearly 20 m.p.h.
A Travelling Laboratory.
A few days ago a specially equipped motor laboratory left Cambridge to investigate on the spot the disease known as lamb dysentery, which of late years has been so destructive amongst the flocks of Northumberland. The laboratory consists of a light covered van the basis of which is a 30 h.p. chassis. The interior of the • body is fitted with working benches, shelves, cupboards, microscopes, centrifuges and electric light, and has water laid on from a tank in the roof. It is, in fact, a complete mobile laboratory with all the resourceg which modern science provides for the bacteriologist, the, protozoologist and the veterinary expert.
Professor J. H. Buxton, of Cambridge, is in charge of the expedition, which will make an extensive study of the disease on the spot during the lambing season.
New South Wales Preference Tariff, Bills to be introduced in the next session of the New South Wales Parliament will include an amendment of the Motor Taxation Act giving preference to British-manufactured goods. After a meeting of the Cabinet, the Premier said that the Motor Taxation Act provided for a reduction of the taxation of Is. a cwt, on motor vehicles wholly of British manufacture. It appeared that there were no motor vehicles which were wholly of British manufacture, and therefore the Cabinet had agreed to adopt the CormiConweelth definition, which classified a British-manufactured motor vehicle as one which was 75 per cent. British manufacture.
Wakefield's New Refinery. As a result of steady expansion of business, C. C. Wakefield and Co., Ltd., 30-32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2, have found it necessary to supplement their original refinery at Liverpool, and have established themselves in extensive buildings at Crown Wharf, Hayes, Middlesex. Covering nearly five acres, this auxiliary refinery and stores will offer increased facilities for the production and distribution of Wakefield lubricants.
The Associated Equipment Co., Ltd.,' ask us to state that the body of the horsebox on one of-their chassis, which was illustrated recently in their front-` 'cover. advertisement, . was built by Messrs. IV. Vincent, of Castle Street, Reading. Prospects in Australia.
Those British manufacturers who have an eye on the Australian market, or who may be interested in the possibilities which this market offers for absorbing a portion of their products, may like to know that Mr. R. W. Dalton, H.M. Senior Trade Commissioner in Australia, has arrived in this country for the purpose of an official visit. Mr. Dalton will be in attendance at the office of the Department of Overseas Trade until the end of the present month, and during this period he will be prepared to meet representatives of United Kingdom companies who are interested in the export of British goods to Australia. Applications for interviews, which can only be arranged between 2.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m., should be made immediately to the ComptrollerGeneral, Department of Overseas Trade, 35, Old Queen Street, London, S.W.1, the reference 4187/1/26 being quoted.
Improvement in German Industry.
According to inquiries made of leading German motor vehicle factories and wholesale merchants, sales of automobiles, which early in April began to increase, have recently shown a further considerable improvement, The most favourable development has taken place in the motor lorry section, although greater buying activity also prevails in other commercial vehicles. The number of orders received froth. trade and industrial concerns has increased, but the actual needs are said to be far above the volume of purchases effected and cannot be satisfied in most cases owing to the lack of liquid funds.
Oiling Charts for Flat Models.
Those users of the Fiat 7 h.p. and 10-15 h.p. models who are anxious to see that their vehicles are properly lubricated will do well to secure a copy of the oiling charts which have just been issued by the Vacuum Oil Co., Ltd., Caxton House, London, S.W.1, for these two vehicles. The charts clearly show the points which need attention and the periods at which they should be attended to. The charts and the data they contain have, we understand, been prepared in co-operation with the Fiat Co. A copy will be sent to any Fiat, user who applies to the company at the address we have given.
Satisfaction from Albions.
The Watford Steam Laundry, Sydney Road, Watford, own a number of commercial vehicles, and they have expressed their appreciation of the satisfaction obtained from their three Albion vehicles in a recent oommunication to the Albion Motor Car Co., Ltd. They also have a number of older vehicles of other types on the road.
They observe that perhaps the most potent comment they can make is that their transport cost percentage of turnover for the five years ended November 30th, 1924, was 5.1, whereas for the year ended November 39th last it was
3.1 per cent. These percentages are based on the cost of petrol, tyres, repairs and depreciation, but do not include the cost of oil or the standard charge of wages. During the year ended November last the oil consumption also showed a considerable decrease.
The company also mention that one
'30-cwt. Albion was on the road for the whole of the year referred to, and a special 2-ton Albion for four and a half months of that period. They state that when they obtain figures for a complete year's running of the fleet of Albion, which includes 'a 30-cwt. supplied in December last, they expect an even greater reduction in transport costs.
The Albions have been immune from road troubles, and this has brought about a corresponding freedom in the 'harassing problems associated pith collection and delivery.
Manchester to London Coaches.
According to certain Press reports, a regular service of saloon motor coaches was due to be instituted on Sunday last between Manchester and London. If is said that the vehicles to be used are of the latest pattern and luxuriously appointed, seating accommodation being provided on each for 30 passengers. It wouldappear that the service is only to run on Sundays, the starting -point being St. Peter's Square, Manchester,
and the route being via Buxton, Matlock, Derby and Leicester.
It is said that the inchisive charge for the journey is fixed at £2 5s., which, includes lunch and tea, and those passengers who may wish to carry valuables can deposit them in a strongroom specially built into the vehicles, which .are of the low load-line pattern. It is interesting to note that each vehicle is to be provided with two drivers, so that neither will be unduly fatigued by the long journey.
A Booklet on Oils.
Germ Process Motoils are dealt with in a little booklet. now in its sixth edition, which has just been published by the Henry Wells Oil Co., Ltd., 11,
Haymarket, London, S.W.1. Details are given of the suitability of various grades of these oils for different classes of petrol vehicle, whilst particulars are published of the grade of cylinder oil and engine oil for bearings suitable for different makes of steam wagon. A copy of the booklet can be obtained from the address we have given.
Official Orders in April.
Brief particulars are now available of the contracts for commercial motor vehicles given out by Government Departments during April last. The Crown Agents for the Colonies placed an order for • motor road rollers with Buford and Perkins, Ltd., one for motorvan chassis with the Albion Motor Car Co., Ltd., another for lorries with . Morris Commercial Cars, Ltd., and one for lorry trailers with the Daimler Co., Ltd. The G.P.O. authorities' gave out orders for a Dumber of van chassis to Morris Motors, Ltd., and one for motorvans to W. IL Perry, Ltd.
Margin of Safety for Motors.
According to the National Automobile Safety Council of New. York, the margin of safety for motor-vehicles in the United States increased 50 per, cent. in the 12 months ended April 30th last. through the more general use of steel bodies. This increase was in spite of an increase of 22 per cent, in the number of collisions. Of the 19,000,000 motors in use in the country, 1 in every 34 suffered 'a eollision last year, and a report states that the majority of these accidents was.due: tadriving with one hand, defective vision or smoking while at the wheel.
R.O.P. Distritators.
Pumps and Petrol, Ltd., inform us 'that,owing to largely increasing busifleas, they have found .it necessary to remove to more commodious premises at 119, Bishopsgate, London, E.C.2. The company,' 'as many .of our readers' will know, are the. atithorized: distributors of R.O.P. motor spirit' in London and the Home Counties.
American. Exports. Exports of. goods-carrying vehicles and buses Wearies excepted) from America in March totalled 5,674, valued at $4,073,752, against 4,727 vehicles valued
at $3,169,181 in March, 1925. The principal purchasers *ere Australia, 1,098; United Kingdom, 852; Spain, 312; New Zealand, 27i14 Britid India, 242'; Denmark, 240; Car.ada, 190.
A Cornish Owners Association.
At a recent meeting of a number of owners of commercial vehicles held in Truro it was decided to form a Motor Transport Owners Association for Cornwall. Commander Hare, .managing director of the Devon Motor transport Co., Ltd:, • Okehampton, presided, and resolutions were passed protesting against the new. taxation, on motor vehicle. It was stated that the value of road transport was properly understood for the first time daring the general strike; and that any unfair taxation of this industry Would be to the detriment of the welfare and safety of the country.
Public Services in British Malaya According to a recent report from Singapore, about 2,000 motorbuses and public-service vehicles were in operation in British Malaya at the commencement of the present year. The
vehicles are mostly privately owned and there is no apparent attempt to maintain regular services conforming with a definite schedule. Standard car chassis are generally used and the bodies are of the open type with Et seating capacity for eight persons on two parallel seats running from the front to the rear. British Malaya maintains excellent streets and roads, the system including the main trunk road from Singapore to Penang, the entire length of the Peninsale.
Road Transport Affects Railway Earnings.
The gross earnings on the Swiss Federal Railways in 1925 were about 20,000,000 francs less than in 1924, the chief falling off being in connection with goods traffic. It would appear that the receipts on the railways have been affected by the competition of road transport, which is making itself felt to a growing extent.
Transport for Farmers.
The London and North Eastern Railway Co. are running a number of road motor services in North Northumberland between railway stations and farms, and it was at the suggestion of the Farmers Union that the idea has been extended to include the Hexham district. The charges for this service are :—Up to three miles, 3s. per ton ; three •to five miles, 4s. per ton ; five to seven miles, Ps. per ton ; seven to
ten miles, Bs, per ton. When an out . ward and return load are obtained from the same farm the charges are reduced by one-third on the lighter of the two loads.
The stations which have been linked up with the farms within a radius of ten miles are as follow :—Hexham, Riding Mill, Corbridge, Wall, Humshaugh, Chollerton, Fourstones, Haydon Bridge and Allendale.
Colliery Ambulance Services.
The Executive and Ambulance Committees of the Priory of Wales, which met at Cardiff recently, discussed the position of the motor ambulance services in view of the stoppage in the coal industry. . The Priory service of ambulances is largely used to cater for the collieries of South Wales, and vehicles are stationed at various centres to carry accident cases from the coalpits to hospitals and to serve the populace of mining villages. In consequence of the stoppage, subscriptions are not forthcoming from the miners' lodges, and serious loss in the upkeep of the ambulance service has resulted. However, the view is held by the committees that the service should be continued in these districts to avert possible suffering to injured people, and it has been decided to keep the cars in commission.
It was reported at the meeting that new contracts for the use of the ambulances have been made with seven colliery companies.
Dennis Buses for India.
An illustration which appears on this page depicts a special 20-seater bus body mounted on an example of the Dennis 30-cwt. chassis. Three models of this type have been ordered by the East India Tramways Co., of Karachi, although only one is being supplied with the body, it being intended as a pattern for the construction, by native labour, of two similar bodies..
The body is of a type which is unfamiliar in this country, for it has a doorless entrance and exit in the rear panel and unglazed windows, which, however, are protected by split-cane blinds. There is' no separate entrance for the driver on the off side, as is customary, and he, like the passengers, has to make use of the central gangway to get to his seat. The vehicle is shod with large-size pneumatic tyres.
We understand that the Shard Commercial Motor Garage, 1a, Shard's Square, Peckham Park Road, London, S.E., are offering a reward of 110 to anyone who will give information Which will lead to the reCovery of a J-type reconditioned Thornycroft lorry, chassis number 2,897, engine number M/4, 1,104; both identification marks are to be found on the near side front dumbiron. Local Proceedings.
Coventry Corporation has now decided to establish motorbus services outside the city, Leeds Corporation has decided to establish a motor-omnibus service to the Adel district.
Coventry Corporation has decided to purchase a motor lorry for the sewage works department.
Birmingham Guardians are to purchase a new motor ambulance for the Dudley Road Hospital.
Leeds Corporation has decided to purchase a motor ambulance for the removal of infectious cases.
Leeda Corporation has authorized the purchase of a motor lorry for the sewage works at a cost of about 1300.
The public health committee of the Witham Urban District Council is considering the advisability of purchasing a motor ambulance.
Leicester Corporation recommends the purchase of six low-built motor vehicles for the sanitary department at a cost of £3,485, Bermondsey Borough Council has accepted the tender of the Lacre Motor Car Co., Ltd., for the supply of three motor road sweepers at a total cost of £1,726.
Llaufairfechan Urban District Council is to purchase a motor lorry for house-refuse collection, and is applying to the Ministry of Health for sanction to borrow 1450 for the purpose.
The cleansing committee of the Lei
caster Corporation recommends acceptance of the tender of the Lacre Motor Car Co., Ltd., for the supply of two motor sweepers at a cost of £1,194. The tramways committee of the Sheffield Corporation recommends acceptance of the tender of Messrs. S. F. Bowser and Co. at £620 for the supply of four petrol storage installations at Bramwell Lane bus garage.
Guildford Watch Committee promises to consider applications for licences for two-seater taxis.
Newcastle Watch Committee has decided to purchase two motor ambulances at a cost of £600 each.
Chesterfield Corporation has authorized the purchase of a motor lawnmower at a cost of £54.
Couisdon Urban District Council is to obtain tenders for the supply of an industrial tractor or trailer.
Morecambe Corporation proposes to purchase four motor vehicles for refuse collection at a cost of about 12,000.
Chorley Corporation has accepted the tender of B. Dunwell and Co., Ltd., of Wigan, for the supply of a motor lorry.
Leeds Watch Committee has amended its specification for motorbuses in order to provide that rear emergency exits shall be of a minimum height of five feet.
Following a demonstration of a Dennis combined gully emptier, streetwatering and washing machine, the Bermondsey Borough Council has ordered lin appliance of this description.
Bideford Rural District Council has appointed a committee to co-operate with a committee of the town council regarding the provision of a motor fireengine and appliances suitable for use both in the borough and the rural district.
Following the recommendation of the Cardiff Chief COnstable that a municipal motor ambulance should be obtained, the watch committee of the council has now ordered from Messrs. James Howell and Co., Cardiff, a new Wolseley ambulance at a cost of £630.
The electricity committee of the Manchester Corporation has accepted the tenders of Richard Garrett and Sons, Ltd., for the supply of a 5-ton electric tipping wagon, and that of the General Vehicle Co., Ltd., for the supply of a 10-ton electric tractor and trailer.
Six-wheel Buses_ for Salford.
The tramways committee of the Salford Corporation recommends acceptance 'of the following tenders :— Karrier Motors, Ltd., for two 32-seater six-wheel buses at a cost of £3,250 and two 20-seater single-deck six-wheel buses at £2,718, and another maker for cue 32-seater single-deck six-wheel bus at /1,575.
A. Municipal Bus Booklet: In connection with the Cardiff City Council's bus and tramway undertaking, a booklet has recentlyAeen issued which. gives a time-table and list of fares for all routes, as well as details applicable to the parcels-delivery system. The issue of such a booklet is comparatively rare in connection with municipal enterprise, but is undoubtedly needed at Cardiff, where the municipal bus system has continued to expand until 55 vehicles are now in use.
Specialists in Castings.
Court Works, Ltd., Madeley, Salop, have just issued a booklet which gives details of the facilities they possess for producing castings—both grey iron and malleable—for the motor and allied trades. From the material and illustrations contained in this booklet, it is obvious that the company possess a wellequipped foundry laid out for the proAuction of high-quality ferrous castings on economical lines. The company number amongst their regular customers several of the Most important concerns in the commercial-vehicle industry.
A Suggestion from Chief Constables:
The Chief Constables Association has passed a resolution urging the Minister of Transport to include a clause in the new Transport Bill prohibiting motor vehicles passing stationary tramcars when passengers are alighting or boarding.