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The Sunbeam Six-wheeler.
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Some months ago we had an opportunity for describing in full the new sixwheeled chassis produced by the Sunbeam Motor Car Co., Ltd., of Wolverhampton, whilst more recently we had oCcasion for referring to certain modifications which had been made in the design. A catalogue which deals with the chassis has just been issued by the company and, apart from a detailed specification, it Contains a number of excellent illustrations, not only of the complete chassis, but of certain of its morn important components.
It may be called to mind that the Sunbeam six-wheeler has been introduced to meet the demand for a high-grade model suitable for carrying double-deck bus bodies with accommodation for between 60 and 70 passengers, although, of course, it is equally suitable for other commercial uses.
A Visit to the Leyland Works.
On June 26th close upon 100 members of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers visited the main works of Leyland Motors, Ltd., at Leyland, the company's steel foundry at Parington and its branch works at Chorley. Amongst those present were Professor H. S. BelShaw (past president), Lieut.-Col. K. Kitson-Clarke (vice-president), and Brigadier-General Magnus Mowat (secretary of the Institution).
Establishing a Canadian Plant.
The Sales Eqttimnent Co, of 600, Boydell Building, Detroit, .U.S.A., announces, through the executive office of its president, Mr. A. G. McMillan, that it is to open a new plant and office in Canada at 19, MacDougall Street,
Windsor, Ontario. As many of our readers may be aware, the company specializes in the production of tools and equipment for motor-vehicle dealers and those concerned with the servicing requirements of commercial-motor users. All customers in the British Isles, Canada and Australia and all British possessions will be supplied from the new plant.
Henley's Big Trading.
The report of W. T. Henley's Telegraph Works Co., Ltd., for the year ended March 31st last shows a profit of £354,567, from which has to be deducted debenture interest, depreciation and certain other items, amounting in all to £60,329. To the resultant sum £532,931 brought forward from 1928 has to be added, less £3,000 voted as a bonus for directors. The grand total available is £826,537, and from this the following items have to be deducted :—Income tax, 127,257; transfer to reserve account, £50,000; dividend on preference shares to December 31st last, £9,000: interim dividend on ordinary shares, £48,750. With these amounts subtracted, the available balance is £691,530.
The directors now recommend the payment of a final cliVidend on the ordinary shares of 2s. 6d. per share, less tax, making 4s. for the year, as well as a cash bonus of 2s. per share, less tax. This will account for £146,250, leaving 1545,280 to be carried forward.
Licensing Authorities to Confer.
At a recent meeting of the watch committee of the Hull Corporation the policy of setting up a joint advisory licensing committee was agreed to, and it was decided that all licensing
authorities in the East Riding, together with such licensing bodies in the North Riding as have jurisdiction within the area delineated by a line drawn from York to Thirsk and thence to Whitby, be invited to attend the first conference.
Keeping a Cheek on Drivers.
In connection with our recent description of the Autograph Recorder made by Ripaults, Ltd., it should be understood that the reading of the mileagerecording device is up to 99,999 miles. Owing to the angle of view of the artist -when drawing the sketch, one of the drums was hidden ; therefore the illustration was apt to convey the impression that the reading is only up to 9,999 miles. Official Orders in May.
Orders for commercial vehicles issued by Government departments during the month of May included one for van bodies, placed by the Post Office authorities with Duple Bodies and Motors, Ltd, whilst the Crown Agents for the Colonies ordered road rollers from Agricultural and General Engineers, Ltd.' motorbuses from Morris-Commercial Cars, Ltd., and goods vehicles from John. I. Thornycroft and Co., Ltd.
The Profits on Birmingham's Buses and Trams.
The accounts of the Birmingham Corporation tramways department for the past year show a net profit of 1243,671 on the tram and bus undertaking, compared with £256,585 in the previous year The gross profits were £323,170 on trains, £146,387 on motorbuses, and £6,963 on trolley vehicles. The report mentions that bus services are still expanding, and that additional expenditure on buses will be necessitated for a number of years, in order meet traffic requirements. .