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10th August 1951
10th August 1951
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The Tragedy , of Transport L AST week's debate in the House

of Commons emphasized the tragedy of post-war transport in Britain—the alloying of a public service with the base mefal of...

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Punishing the Cautious

T HE threatened Bill to limit dividends is an I interesting example of panic legislation with a strong Socialistic tinge, and,...

Passing Comments

A N indicator which shows " the conductor how many seats there are vacant upstairs has recently been invented in this country....

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One

Hears— Of aluminium soldering and welding by ultrasonic means. That one way to reduce barrel stealing is to use Steel Barrel...

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Buses Replace Last Gateshead Trams

TRAMWAYS had served their day I and generation well, said Mr. W. T. fames, 0.13.E., chairman of the Gateshead and District...

E.N. Services Going Over to L.T.E.

O N September 30, the London Transport Executive will take over the local bus services operated in and around Grays and Tilbury...

New Version of Mighty Antar

T HE Thornycroft Mighty Antar is now being produced with a 15-ft. 6-in, wheelbase for export to Australia. As the wheelbase of...

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Austin Sales in Canada Shoot Up: "Stand-up" Van Under Way

A party of Press representatives which includes Mr. L. J. Cotton, of "The Commercial Motor," is visiting the U.S.A. and Canada...

Farm Haulage Definition

NTEGOTIATING committees should 1 Iscrutinize applications for renewals of 13 licences which contain the condition,...

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Inquiry at Luton :Fares May Rise

A COMMITTEE of Inquiry to report on the financial and administrative position of its bus undertaking is to be set up by Luton...

Bristol Engine Output Raised

0 ECENT modifications to the Bristol AVW six-cYlindered oil engine have improved the maximum power output and fuel economy by...

Men in the News

MR, FRANK ASH WORTH has been appointed traffic Superintendent of Oldham Transport Department, MR. L. B. J. Ews, Bristol...

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North Western Company Introduces Atkinson Buses

'WO of the first Alpha public service vehicles produced by Atkinson Lorries (1933), Ltd., for the 'home market, were officially...

25-mile Case : Where Did Offence Occur ?

WHEN a haulier is alleged to have VV run a: vehicle beyond 25 miles without a 'permit, does the offence take place at the...

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New Devon General and Exeter Increases "an Interim Measure"

MANY undertakings seeking to l'araise fares are not even hopeful that the increases they propose will enable them to attain...

Miners' Transport Worries " N.C.&

'I wit-JEN United Automobile Services, VT Ltd., was asked to run miners' services from LarnbIey colliery, Northumberland, the...

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Calls for More Pay and State Control

C ALLS for higher pay and the extension of public control in the engineering industries are likely to be made at the annual...

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Henschel tonner Hauls 361 Tons

By L. J. COTTON, M.I.R.T.E. Modern German Lorry with 16 ton Trailer Tested Over Trunk Route. Power Unit has...

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The Pre-selection Debate Continues

I MUST apologize for encroaching upon your space to continue the latest battle between the pre-selective and other types of...

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A New 6 x for the Oilfields

Commer 109 b.h.p. Engine in Latest Douglas Cross -country Six-wheeler Gives Good Performance F . ITTED with standard axle...

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BIG ENGINES OR SM) L?

By P. G. TUCKER T HE two most popular types of oil engine at present used in passenger vehicles and the heavier goods ....

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FLOODS, LIONS

but no snow! I T is wise for a person new to Southern Rhodesia to forget most of the basic principles he has learnt with...

says Malcolm Holdsworth

Director, Clan Transport Co., Ltd. Mr, Malcolm Holdsworth will be remembered for his association with Bouts-Tillotson...

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From Van to Mobile Shop A N interesting conversion from a

Karrier Bantam van to a mobile shop has recently been completed by C. Allen and Son (Bristol), Ltd., Hallen Works, Hallen,...

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Kite-flying

Forecasts by Government Spokesmen about the Lack of Brightness in Future Prospects Lead Some to Guess the Date of an Election :...

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New Bodies on WartimeChassis

T o modernize its fleet of over 163 vehicles, Burnley, Colne and Nelson Joint Transport Department is Ithving a number of old...

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Allowing for Demurrage

When Delays are Caused to Vehicles at Terminals, the Operator is Entitled to Recompense for Earnings Lost as a Direct Result of...

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Uniform Facing-wear in 2LS Brakes

INIFORMITY of facing-wear is 1 6-) the aim of a scheme s disclosed in patent No. 654,889, by Girling, Ltd., King's Road,...

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About Aluminium

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES • continued Compression The behaviour of aluminium alloys under compressive loading does not receive the...