lovril backs 1-licence bid
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VHEN G. W. Thompson Jewitt and Co. Ltd.,
of Notts., applied to the Cardiff LA on lesday for five B-licence vans, Mr. G. H. nott, assistant distribution manager of Bovril )., said that Bovril used BRS Parcels Ltd. itil its rates rose, tried several other firms
d then switched to Thompson Jewitt. Bovril ods had to be delivered on time lest they beme contaminated.
Mr. R. Black, South Wales manager of Thompn Jewitt, said he had been in touch with five uliers to obtain vans but none could help. n the past six weeks his firm had been unle to deliver goods in time. Six-day delays were mmon.
Mr. Lawrence Hill, director of Hills Transport d., Cardiff, objecting, said when his firm was tployed by Bovril it was told it would have 80 100 tons a month to deliver. But the average ts about 40 to 50 tons. Mr. D. Aitkin, BRS 'reels western area traffic superintendent, Id BRS could cater for Bovril.
LA Mr. Ronald Jackson said there did not pear to be a need for five vans and made a ant for two vans not exceeding 9t. 10c.
ferpool-Belfast Ferry: Two new ferry vessels, ; Ulster Queen and the Ulster Prince, will be in service :ween Liverpool and Belfast early next year to prole the first regular vehicle ferry on the route. Sail
will be each week night in each direction.
wry, Wrong Number: The correct telephone alba. of AEC's Nottingham spares depot for night vice is 248079--not 24879 as stated in CM last ek through a printing error.