Local Proceedings.
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Plymouth Corporation has purchased a runabout lorry from the Barton Motor Co.
Hull Corporation has decided to invite tenders for a petrol roller to cost about £585.
Leeds Corporation has authorized the purchase of a 1-ton motor lorry at sa cost not exceeding £190.
Manchester Corporation has authorized the purchase of a motor wagon for the paving department.
Oldham Corporation is considering the question of the purchase of a light motor lorry for the sewage department.
The electricity committee of the Eastbourne Corporation recommends the purchase of a standard Trojan van.
The tramways committee of the Leeds Corporation has decided to purchase chassis for two buses from Guy Motors, Ltd.
The health committee of the Hastings Corporation recommends the purchase of a freight motor vehicle at a cost of £600.
The cleansing comMittee of the Leeds Corporation has recently witnessed a demonstration of a Yorkshire street -washing machine.
Burton-on-Trent Corporation has authorized the purchase of a motor lorry for the stores department at a cost of approximately 1750.
The cleansing committee of the Stokeon-Trent Corporation is arranging for an inspection of a Karrier motor sweeping and collecting machine.
Tottenham District Council invites tenders for the supply of two 1-ton tipping lorries. Tenders have to be delivered to the clerk of the council not later than April 21st.
The tramways committee of the York Corporation has prepared an agreement with Roadrail, Ltd., with regard to the proposed experimental omnibus to be run on the tramway system.
Bradford education committee has decided to accept the offer of Mr. C. Maltby (the contractor since January 1st last) to continue the existing contract for transport for a further period of 12 months from April 1st at the present price of £4 per day.
B24 Hull Corporation has purchased a second-hand Super Sentinel steam wagon.
The tramways committee of the Hull Corporation has decided to purchase two one-man controlled motorbuses. • Leicester Corporation has just purchased a three-way 5-ton CC-type tipping lorry from Commercial Cars, Ltd.
The Cardigan Town Council is acquiring a site for use as a parking ground for motor vehicles of all types.
Oldham Corporation is considering an arrangement with the Chadderton Urban .District Council in regard to running a service of motorbuses.
Leeds watch committee has decided that white mackintoshes and other suitable distinctive clothing be provided for constables on traffic duty.
The tramways committee of the Oldham Corporation has accepted the tender of Leyland Motors, Ltd., for the supply of four 30-seater motorbuses.
Birkenhead Corporation has received the consent of the Bebington and Bromborough Urban District Council to the running by the corporation of a motor omnibus service between Charing Cross and Port Sunlight.
The tramways committee of the Leeds Corporation has decided to invite tenders for ten chassis for omnibuses, four of which are to be fitted with 20-seater bodies and six -with bodies to seat from 30 to 36 passengers.
The health committee of the Carlisle Corporation has decided to purchase a motor ambulance, at a cost of 1505, for the purpose of expediting the removal of infectious cases to hospital. The rural authority will be granted the use of the vehicle upon terms to be fixed.
Wolverhampton Corporation has placed an order for three 30-32-seater Guy motorbuses. The chassis ustd for this model has been a standard product of the company for some years, and is claimed to weigh much less than many vehicles of a similar capacity.
Since the responsible authorities decided to close down the Newcastle Gaol and transfer all prisoners to Durham for detention transport problems have been considered carefully and, in order to effect the removal of prisoners, the Newcastle Watch Committee has resolved to purchase two prison motorvans.