B.R. Withdraw in Coal Case
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QPPOS1TION by British Railways to an application which sought additional facilities for the carriage of coal by road was withdrawn at Bristol, last week. Mr. T. D. Corpe, for C. Rodrurn and Sons, Ltd., Henbury, near Bristol, who applied for B licence variations, and the replacement of a vehicle of 2 tons 16 cwt. by an Si tormer, observed that it was significant that the normal fierce opposition of -the railways in such cases had been withdrawn in view of their inability to meet demands.
The application was supported by five coal factors who expected transport difficulties in the winter, and Mr. C. Rudrum, a director, told M. S. W. Nelson, Western Licensing Authority, that the position was so serious that they had enlisted the help of the local M.P.
However, Minal Bros. of Clutton, coal merchants and hauliers, disagreed with the evidence of the coal factors. They said that their coal allocation had been halved and considered that a grant would provide excess facilities.
Their representatives, however, agreed with Mr. Corpe that one of the supporting factors had also supported a successful grant for additional vehicles made by Minal Bros. quite recently.
Mr. Nelson, who made a grant as requested, said that he had been impressed by the evidence.
ONE-WAY IN BLACKPOOL
nNE-WAY traffic regulations were
imposed on Blackpool Promenade. between Starr Gate and Red Bank Road, from yesterday until October 17, when the illuminations are switched off. Until October 1, the Order will be effective from 6 p.m. and from then until October 17 it will operate from 5.30 p.m.