BOLTON HAULIERS TACKLE RATES PROBLEM.
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A keen discussion, at a meeting of the Bolton branch of the Road Haulage Association, last week, ensued when a member brought forward a list of basic rates prepared by a member of the Manchester area for the transport of goods on all types of commercial vehicle from Manchester to many centres in England and Scotland. Suggesting that these rates, with proportionate alterations, should be adopted as standard prices for the Bolton area, Mr. C. Walmsley said they covered every type of lorry from 2tonners to 12-tonners, and, so far as he could see, only the rates for 2-tonners would prove unremunerative, He said the association should tabulate rates
for different areas on the-basis of load capacity.
Mr. J. Demaine (area organizer) recommended that the secretary should secure copies of The Commercial Motor Tables of Operating Costs, which he knew were sound.
It was decided to hold a meeting on March 12 to discuss rates from the Bolton area.
An Ex-Traffic Commissioner on the Trials of Operators.
The annual dinner of the Birmingham Horse and Motor Vehicle Owners' Association was held in Birmingham a few days ago, when Mr. 0. C. Power, chairman, presided, those present including Alderman Sir Percival Bower, Alderman A. H. James, Mr. Foley Egginton, Mr. L. W. Gupwell, Mr. S. Macadam and Major Vernon Brook.
The toast of "The Association" was proposed by Alderman James, who said that, since 1930, it had concentrated on promoting the interests of individual members and of protecting them where they were likely to be threatened by legislation. He said that he did net regret having given up his post as a Traffic Commissioner, but, in occupying that position, he had gained
experience of the trials and tribulations with which road users had been confronted during the past few years.
Diamond T Agent for Lancashire.
We learn that Arnold Kay, Ltd., of Breightmet Street, Bolton, has been appointed the Lancashire distributor for Diamond T vehicles.
Progress of Forth Bridge Scheme.
Another step forward in the proposals for a road bridge across the Forth, at Queensferry, was taken on February 28, when Edinburgh Town Council agreed to recommendations upon the financial aspect by Lord Provost Sir W. J. Thomson.
The cost of the bridge is estimated at £3,650,000. The Lord Provost's proposals included a 75-per-cent. grant from the Ministry of Transport, and the borrowing of the remaining £912,500 by Edinburgh, the sum eventually to be met by tolls totalling £547,500 and by the interested local authorities to the extent of £365000. A conference will be held in Edinburgh on March 22.
Western Authority to Enforce Conciliation Agreement.
On Monday last a conference took place at Bristol between Mr. A. H. Nicholson, the Western licensing Authority, and representatives of the Western Area Joint Conciliation Board. Mr. A. F. Wills and Mr. S. C Parkin represented the employers and Mr. J. Donovan and Mr. A. E. Dickenson the employees. The procedure to be followed in obtaining full observance of the conciliation report was discussed, and Mr. Nicholson promised his support in that connection.
In connection with our description in last week's issue of the new Atkinson oil-engined 6-7-tonner, made by Atkinson Lorries (1933), Ltd., the address of the maker should have been given as Marsh Laee, Preston. ENSURING QUICK STARTING OF FIRE-ENGINES.
With a view to avoiding the need for running the engines of fire appliances for short periods throughout the day and night, in order to keep them warm, the fire brigade committee of the London County Council has been experimenting with electric thermostatically controlled immersion heaters fitted to the radiator of each machine, which maintain the temperature of the water at 100 degrees F. The committee proposes that 110 heaters should be purchased at a cost of £1,235. the annual cost of maintenance being estimated at £1,100. The economy in petrol will more than cover the cost of electricity.
A Garage-equipment Display.
Brown Brothers, Ltd., Great Eastern Street, London, E.C.2, is holding a display of garage equipment at the SouthWestern Garage, Marsh Lane, Southampton, from Monday next, March 11, to March 15, inclusive, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Several new features will be introduced amongst a wide range of equipment, in addition to special displays by Aerograph Co., Ltd., Joseph Bradbury and Sons, Ltd.. British Oxygen Co., Ltd., Black and Decker, Ltd., Avery-Hardoll, Ltd., E. P. Barrus, Ltd., Taogyes, Ltd., Tecalernit, Ltd., and Singlehurst and Wilson, Ltd.
Municipal Haulage Tenders.
Friern Barnet Urban District Council's general purposes committee recommends the acceptance of the following tenders for haulage for 12 months at daily rates:—Mr. J. Walker, 32s. 6d. for a 30-cwt. lorry, 37s. 6d. for a 2tonner, and 42s. 6d, for a 3-tonner; and Messrs. W. E. and G. Lawrence, 37s. 6d. for vehicles ranging from 30cwt. to 3-ton capacity.
Leeds Water Committee has accepted the tender of Mr. Sameel Ledgard for motor haulage at 4s. 9d. per hour, for 12 months.
Birkenhead Corporation's cleansing committee has accepted the following tenders for 12 months :—Great Western Railway Co. and London, Midland and Scottish Railway Co,, for special haulage for the water department, and Messrs. G. and W. Dodd for additional transport for general work.
Slough and District Support for the R.H.A.
A meeting of the Slough and District Sub-Area of the Road Haulage Association was recently held at Slough, when leading hauliers in the district were present. The chair was taken by Mr. H. A. Mountford, chairman of the sub-area committee, who explained that the meeting had been called to discuss the questions of wages, minimum rates to be charged lot haulage in the area, and licensing problems. These matters were dealt with by Mr. R. Sanders, a member of council; Mr. G. Hotter, the organizing officer; and Mr. A. L. Guilmant, the secretary.
It was apparent from questions that were asked that members of the subarea are fully alive to the need for ,presenting a united front.