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REPORT
OF THE
COMMISSIONER- FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND TRAMWAYS
FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE, 1950
Ordered to be printed, 8 November, 1950.
Wholly set up and printed in Australia, by A. H. PETTIFER, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES.
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J INDEX. PA<;E, Advertising ...... 15 Ambulance Corps ...... 22 Band 22 Civil Engineering Activities ...... 21 Corridor Tramcars, Construction of ...... 17 District Motor Registries ...... 27 Electrical Energy Consumed ...... 19 Fares 8,12 Inspection of Motor Vehicle.— Authorised Inspection Stations ...... 29 Public Motor Vehicles 32 Institute ...... 21 Legislation Enacted...... 30 Licences: Drivers' and Riders' ...... 27 Motor Registration and Taxation- New Vehicles Registered ...... 25 Quarterly Registrations ...... 24 Revenue ...... • • • • •. 22 Statistics 24 Motor Traffic Breaches 27 New Motor Vehicles—Certificate of Fitness ...... 32 Omnibus Depots ...... 20 Omnibuses, Acquisition by Department ...... 17 Omnibus Services—Privately Operated Metropolitan Transport District ...... 29 Newcastle and District Transport District ...... 29 Passengers Carried ...... 16 Public Vehicles Fund 24 Queue Type Omnibus Passenger Shelters ...... 18 Radio Control of Traffic Operations ...... 19 Rationing of Motor Spirit ...... 33 Regulations—Amendments to ...... 31 Revenue—Protection and Collection of ...... 15 Pre-travel Sale of. Tickets 15 Road Accidents ...... 27 Road Safety Exhibitions ...... 28 Road Transport and Traffic Fund ...... 23 Rolling Stock 17 Route Mileage—Tramway, Trolley Bus and Departmental Omnibus Services 16,17 Staff- Amenities ...... 21 Increased Annual Leave ...... 12 Statistics ...... 16 State Transport (Co-ordination) Fund ...... 23 Sub-stations ...... ••• ...... 21 Superannuation and Gratuities ...... 12 Taxi-cabs and Private Hire Cars- Metropolitan Transport District ...... 29 Newcastle and District Transport District ...... 30 Ticket Issuing Machines ...... 15 Traffic Facilities 32 Traffic Operations ...... • • - 13 Tramway, Trolley Bus and Omnibus Services— Financial Outlook ...... 11 Financial Results ...... 5 Financial Results—Per Vehicle Mile ...... 10 Introduction of New Omnibus Services ...... 13 Passenger Traffic ...... ••...... ••• 16 Tramway Services Discontinued ...... 13 Uniform Motor Vehicles Standards ...... 33 Workshops— Omnibus...... ••• ... --• 2') Tramway 20 APPENDICES. No. PAGE. Motor Registration— Public Vehicles Fund—Receipts, Expenditure and Distribu tions 12 45 Registrations Current ...... 14 ...... 47 Road Transport and Traffic Fund—Receipts and Payments 11 44 State Transport (Co-ordination) Fund—Receipts and Payments 13 46 Summary of Total Collections (Taxation, Fees, etc.) ... 10 ...... 43 Motor Traffic Breaches- Statement of Offences, Disqualifications, Suspensions, Cancellations and Refusals of Licences; and Appeals... 15 ...... 48 Staff—Number of Employees in Various Branches ...... 9 ...... 43 Tramway, Trolley Bus and Omnibus Services- Comparison of Results, 1948-49 and 1949-50 7 41 Comparison of Results per Vehicle Mile, Trams and Omnibuses ...... 8 42 Metropolitan District— Balance Sheet ...... 1 ...... 35 Income and Expenditure Account ...... 2 36 Net Revenue Account ...... 3 ...... 37 Newcastle District- Balance Sheet w...... 4 ...... 38 Income and Expenditure Account ...... > ... 5 ...... 39 Net Revenue Account 6 40 REPORT
OF THE
COMMISSIONER FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND TRAMWAYS
FOE THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1950.
Office of the Commissioner for Road Transport and Tramways,
Sydney, 3rd November, 1950.
To the Honourable the Minister for Transport.
Sir, In accordance with the provisions of Section 207 of the Transport Acts, 1930-50, and Section 50 of the State Transport (Co-ordination) Act, 1931-50, I have the honour to submit a report covering the operations of the Department of Road Transport and Tramways for the year ended 30th June, 1950. During the year for which this report is submitted, the Department was administered by Mr. C. N. Neale, who retired from the position of Commissioner for Road Transport and Tramways on the 11th September, 1949, by Mr. R. Winsor who succeeded him and who subsequently resigned on the 21st May, 1950, to take up appointment as Director of Transport and Highways, and by myself on and from 22nd May, 1950.
TRAMWAY, TROLLEY BUS AND DEPARTMENTAL OMNIBUS SERVICES.
The tramway, trolley bus and Departmental omnibus services, Sydney and Newcastle areas combined, sustained a loss of £804,030 in the year. After allowing for the receipt of a grant of £200,000 from the Government towards losses sustained during the general coal strike, there was an operating loss of £439,194 to which is added £350,210 for interest, exchange and sinking fund, and £14,626 for the writing off of abandoned assets. In the years 1947-48 and 1948-49, losses of £675,891 and £309,513, respectively, were recorded.
The loss of £804,030 is made up of £688,666 in the Sydney Metro politan area and £115,364 in Newcastle.
During the year expenditure increased by £1,052,799 of which sum £678,700 was attributable to basic wage increases, award variations and additional leave granted to employees. The balance of £374,099 was due principally to increases in capital debt charges and costs of stores and materials, provision for accruing maintenance on omnibuses and other costs such as pay roll tax, superannuation and compensation payments, 5 6
The following statement compares the results for 1949-50 with those for the previous year:—
1948-40. 1949-50. | Increase.
Expenditure— £ £ £ 8,580,156 9,537,876 957,720 Interest, Exchange and Loan Management Expenses 266,161 292,773 26,612 Sinking Fund, Depreciation and Amounts Written Off for 204,168 272,635 68,467
£9,050,485 £10,103,284 £1,052,799
Income— Revenue from Passengers, Carriage of Mails, Advertising, 8,556,972 8,915,254 358,282 Subsidy in respect of Travelling Concessions to Children 184,000 184,000 Subsidy in respect of Losses sustained during Coal Strike 200,000 200,000
£8,740,972 £9.299,254 £558,282
Retro gression. £309,513 £804,030 £494,517
The increase of £957,720 in working expenses is the net result of the following principal fluctuations:—
Wages, Salaries, Holidays and Sick Pay : £ Basic Wage Increases Inc. 402.000
Award Variations— ^
Traffic Award 177,900 Consolidated Award 2,000 Inc. 179,900 Extra Week's Annual Leave to Employees not previously entitled to three weeks' leave per annum Inc. 57,000 Increase in Value of Outstanding Holidays beoause of Basic Wage Variations , Inc. 29,900 Net effect of fluctuations in Staff, Overtime and Day-off Cancelled Penalties and Variations in Wages Payments due to the Coal Strike and to the refusal of the staff to operate trams on twelve Sundays an July, August and September, 1948 Inc. 9,900 £ Inc. 678,700
Stores and Materials : Fuel Oil for Bus Operations Inc. 50,600 Tyres and Tubes Inc. 17,200 Uniforms for Traffic Employees Inc. 20,200 Printing and Stationery Inc. 5,000 New Motors for Tramcars Dec. 32,700 Other Items Inc: 14,700 Inc. 75,000 Payroll Tax Inc. 17,000 Cost of Superannuation and Gratuities Inc. 21,400 Railway Travel Concessions to Employees Inc. 3,400 Compensation Payments Inc. 25,400 Provision for Accruing Maintenance on Omnibuses Inc. 114,000 Bus Tax and Service Licence Fees Inc. 12,000 Sundry Items Inc. 10,800
Total Inc. £957,700
Particulars of the combined results of working in the Sydney Metropolitan and Newcastle areas, together with the results for the previous year, are shown in Appendix No, 7. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE EACH YEAP 1930 TO 1950 INCLUSIVE.
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The trend in relation to wages and salaries continues towards higher payments and, as earlier mentioned, additional costs in this direction represented £678,700 of the total increase of £957,700 in working expenses for the year. Of the remainder of the increase* i.e., £279,000, the provision of a reserve to cover accruing maintenance of omnibuses, required because of the high proportion of new omnibuses in operation during the year and the inadequacy of existing workshop accommodation and staff to handle the whole of the older omnibuses due for overhaul, accounted for £114,000.
Wages, salaries and other costs associated with the employment of labour, such as payroll tax, superannuation, rail travel concessions and the like, cost 15s. lOd. for each £l of income obtained in the year. In the last pre-war year, i.e, 1938-39, the comparable figure was 12s. Od. for each £1 of income. The relationship to each £1 of earnings of 8
expenditure under the tlrree main headings of (1) labour, (2) material and services, and (3) capital debt charges and depreciation, for the years 1938-39,1948-49 and 1949-50 is shown in the following statement:—
1938-39. 1948-49. 1949-50.
1) Labour ; s. d. s. d. s. d. Wages, Salaries and Other Expenditure associated with the employment of labour such as Payroll Tax, Superannuation, Rail Travel Concessions and the like... 12 0 15 2 15 10 (2) Material and Services : Stores and Materials, Fuel Oil, Uniforms, Electrical Energy, Compensation Payments and Miscellaneous 4 11 4 5 4 9
3 0 1 1 1 2
19 11 £10 8' £1 1 9 £1 00 £10 0 £1 0 .0
Profit Id. Loss 8d. Loss Is. 9d.
In 1938-39 the average annual amount of wages paid was £251 per employee. In 1949-50 the amount was £515, an increase of 105 per cent. Some small portion of the increase was brought about by greater overtime payments due to staff shortages, but the principal factors were higher wage rates as a result of basic wage and marginal increases and the payment of more liberal penalty rates. The amount of work actually performed has, on the other hand, decreased substan tially because of the introduction of the forty-hour week and an increase from one week to three weeks per annum in the periods of annual leave.
The total income of the transport services in 1938-39 with a staff of 10,000 was £4,374,000, an average of £437 per employee. In 1949-50 the number of staff was 13,232 and income £9,299,000 (including Govern ment subsidies totalling £384,000 not paid in 1938-39), an average of £703, per employee.
Therefore, whilst the average annual wages payments per employee increased by 105 per cent the average income from fares and such like per employee increased by only 61 per cent, over the same period.
Capital debt charges and depreciation show an aggregate increase Of £95,079 compared with 1948-49. The addition of fresh capital for the purchase of new buses and the provision of depot accommodation increased the Department's capital debt charges whilst the additions to the omnibus fleet resulted in heavier depreciation charges.
The general expansion of the Departmental fleet, coupled with the higher cost of new vehicles compared with pre-war prices, will progressively increase the annual charges necessary to cover deprecia tion and the bill for interest, exchange and sinking fund. The present- day cost of a new omnibus is in the vicinity of £5,000, whereas in 1938-39 the price was about £2,300. New tramcars now being constructed will cost over £9,000 each for vehicles similar to those built in the years 1933 to 1936 for under £3,000 each.
Income of the transport services increased by £558,282, made up of £200,000 derived by way of a subsidy granted by the Government to meet losses sustained during the general coal strike, and £358,282 from increased fare collections. However, this increase is not regarded as satisfactory because it was expected, apart from any other factor, that 1949-50 revenue would increase by over £400,000 due to the higher fare scale introduced on the 29th November, 1948, applying for a full iwelve months against seven months only in the previous year. Com pared with the previous year there was a decline of 13,681,000 (2i per 9
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE. Showing "wages," "material" and "capital debt charges and deprecia tion" as a proportion of each £ of income, and income as a percentage of the total expenditure.
Millions.
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cent) in the total number of passengers carried. The falling off in traffic is attributed to the general coal strike, the adverse effect during the year of abnormal wet weather conditions, particularly at week-ends, and a general decline in traffic resulting from the greater use of private motor vehicles following the lifting of petrol rationing.
Week-end operations were responsible for a very large propor tion of the aggregate loss sustained in the year. The payment of double time and< the unsatisfactory revenue position on Sundays when as a general rule the vehicles are not loaded to anything like the extent of week-days, have a serious effect on the finances of the Department. On wet Sundays the falling off in traffic is far more pronounced than on wet week-days. Estimates prepared recently disclose that the loss on the operation of services on Sundays averages between £8,000 and £9,000 per Sunday, which represents an annual loss of up to £450,000 or more than half of the aggregate loss sustained on the whole of the operations for the year ended 30th June, 1950. Substantial losses also are sustained on Saturdays; the loading is light compared with week days, long standing time at sporting fixtures is unavoidable and, in addition, the staff receive time and a half for all time worked.
An analysis of the aggregate result for the year shows that on tramway operations a loss of £520,448 was sustained whilst the depart mental omnibus services recorded a loss of £283.582. The respective results per vehicle mile were.-—
Trams. Buses. Pence per Pence per mile. mile:
53-77 30-16 2-85 2-02
56-62 32-18 51-27 30-19
Loss 5-35 Loss 1-99
Particulars of expenditure and earnings and the net result for 1949-50 for tramway and omnibus operations separately and the -amounts per vehicle mile are shown in Appendix No. 8.
In any comparison of the relative operating costs in the year for trams and buses, allowance needs to be made for the effect on tramway expenditure of staff shortages, as it was necessary during the year regularly to work a considerable number of traffic employees in the tramway section an extra day per week at penalty rates, whereas with buses this course was not necessary. On the other hand, because of the unsatisfactory position regarding tramway staff, buses were used to provide services on Sundays in lieu of trains on several routes, on which day double rates are payable to the operating staff.
On the income side, whilst the charges for travel by tram are generally less than they are by bus because of the longer average length of tramway sections, the tramway services receive the benefit of prac tically the whole of the lucrative short distance city travel. On an average, bus passengers are carried longer distances than tram passengers.
The figures quoted as the cost of operation and the income per vehicle mile of trams as compared with buses are therefore not con clusive. The determination as to whether it is more economical to operate a given route with buses than with trams can only be made by a thorough survey of all the features associated with the operation 11
of that particular route. Matters to which particular regard must be paid include the density of traffic and frequency of service, the nature of the route, the remaining life of the tramway tracks and overhead equipment, together with the cost of renewal, and the staff position of the respective sections.
For some time difficulty has been experienced in maintaining the tramway services in Sydney because of staff shortages, although some small measure of relief was provided during the year with the total conversion to bus operation of the Eockdale to Brighton-le-Sands service and,the partial conversion of services on the Ryde and Watson's Bay lines. The position is becoming worse daily, as the numbers of tramway staff leaving the service exceed the intake in the grades of tramway conductor and skilled and sem-skilled workmen required to maintain the tramway tracks and rolling stock. It'is possible to recruit extra staff for bus operation and if the present trend continues it may be necessary to make further conversions from tram to bus operation to maintain existing services as a whole.
Further conversions from tram to bus operation were made pro gressively at Newcastle during the year and as from 11th June, 1950, tramway operation was abandoned and the whole of the services in the Newcastle district are operated by bus. Tramway assets which are of use in bus operation or on the Sydney tramways have been transferred and in accordance with the approval of the Government the remaining book value of the abandoned tramway rolling stock has been written off by the Treasury. However, there remains on the Newcastle books an aggregate amount of £482,262 10s. lOd. which it is considered should also be written off. This amount is made up of abandoned assets to the extent of £227.120 2s. 8d. and an accumulated tramway deficiency, which after deducting reserves and provisions totalling £107,448 iOs. 8d., stands at £255,142 8s. 2d. Another aspect requiring determination is the source from which funds will be pro vided for the removal of abandoned tramway tracks in the Newcastle district and restoration of the vacated area at a total estimated cost of £140,800.
In the current financial year. 1950-51, basic wage and award increases granted during 1949-50 will apply for a full year compared with part only of last year. The 4s. Od. per week basic wage adjust ments operating from August and November, 1950, and the £l basic waare increase granted by the Arbitration Court as from December, 1950, also will require to be met as well as further probable quarterly basic wage increases in February and May, 1951.
In addition to higher wages costs, substantial increases in expen diture will have to be met in respect of— (a) Superannuation payments—pensions increased by 25 per cent, as from 28th May, 1950. (b) Bus tax—double tax on diesel vehicles as well as the 25 per cent, increase in tax which will apply to all motor vehicles. (c) Increased prices for stores and materials, including fuel oil for omnibuses. (d) Track renewal expenditure which in 1949-50 was charged to- reserve funds; these reserves are now exhausted. (e) Additional capital debt charges and depreciation.
Estimates prepared following the August basic wage increase indicated that the loss for the year 1950-51 would be in the vicinity of £1.610.000 r>lus the cost of anv basic wage or award increases during the remaining months of the financial year. 12
In view of this, and notwithstanding1 the steps being taken to effect economies consistent with the provision of reasonable transport for the public, it was obvious that additional measures were necessary to bridge the gap between income and expenditure. Recommendations designed to improve the position were made to the Minister, and the Government after careful consideration approved an increase in fares and the abolition of overlapping sections to take effect from the 9th October, 1950.
INCREASED ANNUAL LEAVE TO EMPLOYEES.
The Government Railways and Transport (Amendment) Act, 1950, which was assented to on the 15th May, 1950, provided, among other things, for the granting of three weeks annual leave to all employees of the Department. This legislation had the effect of granting an additional week's leave to certain groups of wages staff employees who formerly were entitled to two weeks' leave.
The estimated increased rate of expenditure per annum resulting from this legislation is £38,000 However, as the provisions of the Act in this regard were made retrospective to the 1st January, 1949, the cost to the Department during the year was £57,000
SUPERANNUATION AND GRATUITIES.
Of the total staff of 13,864 on the books of the Department at 30th June, 1950, 3,104 were contributors to the Railway Superannuation Account and fifty-four to the Public Service Superannuation Fund. Employees appointed since 1930 have not contributed to any super annuation scheme and are entitled to benefits under the Transport (Officers' Gratuities) Amendment Act, 1948.
The staff contributing to the Railway Superannuation Account are mainly those who were transferred to this Department upon the Transport Undertaking being separated from Railway administration in 1930. A small number of staff has been transferred since that date.
Payments from the Account are rapidly increasing, whilst the number of staff contributing to the Account is diminishing progressively with retirements. Contributions from the remaining transferred em ployees are considerably below the amount of pensions paid to retired employees. This, together with other payments from the Account left a deficiency of £294,847 for the year which had to be met from Depart mental funds. It is expected that the peak deficiency will not be reached until about the year 1959, when it will probably be £700,000 for that year.
The following statement shows the receipts from employees, the payments to retired employees and the contributions from the funds of the Department for the years 1931,1934,1939, 1944,1949 and 1950.
Payments met by Payments in Payments to Department for Year ended Receipts from Excess of Receipts Retired Employees. each Pound Paid 3'0th June. Employees. met by Department. by Employees.
£ £ £ £ s. d. 1931 34,114 54,910 20,796 0 12 2 1934 26,678 80,914 54,236 2 0 7 1939 30,372 127,678 97,306 3 4 1 1944 32,325 180,641 148,316 4 11 9 1949 29,772 304,168 274,396 9 4 4 1950 29,286 324,133 294,847 10 1 4 13
The Transport (Officers' Gratuities) Amendment Act, 1948, pro vides for the payment of gratuities in certain circumstances to officers who are retired after not less than ten years' service and who through out such service have not contributed to any superannuation fund. Officers retired under 60 years of age, otherwise than by reason of total incapacity for work, receive a gratuity equivalent to one week's salary or wages for each complete year of service up to a maximum of thirteen weeks. Officers retired over 60 years of age or retired by reason of total incapacity for work irrespective of age at the date of retirement receive a gratuity equivalent to two weeks' salary or wages for each complete year of service. Upon the death of an officer covered by the scheme a gratuity of two weeks' salary or wages for each complete year of service is payable to his widow, dependent children or depen dent relatives. The gratuity in each case is calculated at the rate of salary or wages payable immediately prior to retirement or death. Employees do not contribute to the scheme and the whole cost of the gratuities is met from Departmental funds. I The cost for the year ended 30ft June, 1950, was £8,157 but the expenditure will increase substantially each year. It is estimated that the maximum expenditure will be reached in twenty-four years, when it is probable that the annual charge on the basis of the existing number of staff will be approximately £225,000 pax annum.
TRAFFIC OPERATIONS. During the year the improvement and development of omnibus services and the introduction of new services by the Department continued.
The new services introduced are as follows:— 9/1/50 Balgowlah Heights—Wynyard, Route 147. 27/2/50 Bantry Bay—Wynyard, Route 141. 6/3/50 North Curl Curl—Wynyard, Route 149. 20/8/50 Clontarf—Wynyard, Route 130. (These four services operate during peak hours only.)
28/5/50 Dover Heights—Macquarie Street, City, Route 306. 28/5/50 Bondi Junction—Macquarie Street, City, Route 315. 28/5/50 Bondi—Macquarie Street, City, Route 375. 28/5/50 Mascot Aerodrome—Wynyard, Route 385. 29/5/50 Denham Street, Bondi—St. James Station, Route 314.
In addition, special services to meet summer requirements were pro vided between Manly Wharf and Palm Beach at week-ends and between Chatswood and Narrabeen on Sundays.
The Rockdale—Brighton-le-Sands tramway service was discon tinued on the 4th September, 1949, and was replaced by an omnibus service. Between Dover Road and Watsons' Bay the tramway service was also replaced by an omnibus service on the 5th December, 1949, but on the 28th May, 1950, partial reversion to tramway operation took place. Services between Watson's Bay and the City are now operated jointly by tram and bus.
On the Ryde line the tramway service was discontinued at Gladesville Bridge, transport to the City between Ryde and Gladesville Bridge being provided by omnibuses.
Tn the Newcastle district the Department's plans for the conver sion of all tramway services to omnibus services were realised during 14 the year, the final conversion taking place on the 11th June, 1950. Particulars <>!' the tramway services discontinued (lining tlie year are:—
6/11/49 Wallsend. 26/2/50 Mere wether Beach. 26/2/50 Glebe. 17/4/50 Adamstown. 22/4/50 Racecourse. 11/6/50 Waratah.
In July and August, 1949, because of the general coal strike it became necessary to operate omnibuses in lieu of trains on all lines at week-ends and, in some cases on week-days, for the purpose of con serving electricity. When the coal situation improved a number of tram services which had been affected could not be restored on Sim- days as during that period there had been a retrogression in the tram way staff position. At the end of the year omnibuses were still being operated on Sundays on nine tramway routes.
Pre-lr»vel sal* of tickets by "Beret Girl" equipped vith "Ultimate" ticket issuing machine. 15
During the year the tram and omnibus services were kept under constant review and such adjustments as were considered necessary were made. Staff shortages and absenteeism frequently resulted in an in ability to maintain time-tables, particularly in the tramway services.
PROTECTION AND COLLECTION OF REVENUE. Revenue protective measures continued throughout the year, both uniformed and plain clothes ollieers being engaged in this activity. There were 1,944 persons convicted on fare evasion charges and fines totalling £3,941 were imposed.
PRE-TRAVEL SALE OF TICKETS. Since November, 1949, conductresses (|x>pularly known as "Beret Girls") equipped with "Ultimate" ticket issuing machines, have been stationed at selected heavy loading points on the tram and omnibus services for the purpose of selling cash fare tickets to intending passen gers before they join the vehicles. The objective is to reduce the revenue lost through non-collection of fares, because of heavy loading conditions, particularly in respect of short distance travellers in the City area, and at locations where large numbers of industrial workers join the vehicles.
Nineteen machines were in use during this period and since then an additional eight machines have been purchased.
From November, 1949, to 30th June, 1950, this method of fare collection was productive of £37,287, and this result can be regarded as very satisfactory.
ADVERTISING. Income from advertising on Departmental vehicles and property amounted to £28,483, an increase of £1,458 on receipts for the previous year. The net profit for the year was £20,883, an increase of £2,016 on the 1948-49 results. The display of advertising on the exterior of omnibuses was extended during the year, and an experiment was con ducted on one route with the numbering of tramway stop posts in con junction with the display of advertising. During the current year it is proposed to extend the numbering of tramway stopping places.
Departmental float exhibited in Six Hours Day Procession. 1950. 16
STAFF. The total number of staff in the Department at the 30th June, 1950, was 13,864, compared with 13,782 on the 30th June, 1949, an increase of 82. Details of the number of staff employed in the various Branches are shown in Appendix No. 9. The Department's staff difficulties may be gauged from the fact that at the 30th June, 1950, the wages staff shortage totalled 1,574. During the year a total of 3,421 new wages employees entered the service, while in the same period 3,277 left the service because of retirements, resignations and dismissals, leaving a net gain of 144. Employment of women as conductresses continued, a total of 789 being so employed, an increase of 122 on the previous year. In November, 1949, arrangements were made for New Austra lians u> be employed in the Bandwiek Tramway Workshops and in the Permanent Way Section of the Department and 114 were so employed.
PASSENGER TRAFFIC. A total of 501,815,000 passengers were carried on the tramway, trolley bus and Departmental omnibus services, a decrease of 13,681,000 passengers over the previous year. Particulars of the passengers carried and a comparison with the year 1948-49 are shown in the following summary:—
1948-49. 1940-60.
Metropolitan : Tramways , 304,630.000 274,056,000 Trolley Buses 6,127.000 4,786,000 Omnibuses 163,429,000 181,520.000
Totals 473,186,000 460,361,000
NtieaisUe : Tramways 16,861.000 8,427,000 Omnibuses 25,499,000 33,027,000
Totals 42,310,000 41,454,000
TotaU : Metropolitan and Newcastle 615,496,000 601,815,000
ROUTE MILEAGE. At the 30th June, 1950, the route mileage of the tramway, trolley bus and Departmental omnibus services was:—
TRAMWAYS.
Street Mileage. Track Mileage.
Miles. Chains. Miles. Chains. Mdropolitan— In service 128 10 244 26 Not in service . 19 16 31 20
Total 147 26 275 45
Sidings, Loops and Uruss-ovurs (upprox.) , 39 5
S'rwautle— In service Not in servioo .- 18 ... 32 44
Total 18 ... 32 44
Sidings, Loops and Cruni-overs (approx.) . 58
In the Sydney and Newcastle districts 2 miles 55 chains and 4 miles 17 chains, respectively, of abandoned tramway tracks were removed during the year. 17
TROLLEY BUS SERVICES.
Kockdulc— Kognrah-Sana Souci Lines. Two-way route 4 miles 24 chains. One-way route 2 miles 8 chains. Total: Route 6 miles 32 chains.
DEPARTMENTAL OMNIBUS SERVICES.
Total street mileage, excluding duplications— Metropolitan 330 miles. Newcastle 104 miles.
ROLLING STOCK. The following statement gives particulars of the Departmental fleet as at the 30th June, 1950:—
Seating Type. Metropolitan. Newcastle. Total. Capacity.
1'ramcara— 48 195 • A* 195 Rl „ 56 56 ... 66 P/R 66 1 1 P/Rl „ 52 4 ... 4» P (Footboard) 80 253 ... 253 O and OP „ 80 626 626 L/P 70 146 146 K 60 2 ... 2 E „ 46 4 ... 4
Total 1,286 1,286
Trolley BUMS— 2 ... 2 23 23
Total 25 25
(hn l,,l.,t ft . Single deck ... 63 2 66 Double deck 782 206
ToUl -;!.-, 208 1.04m3
At the 30th June, 1949, the Department's stock of tramcars in Sydney and Newcastle was 1,440 and 81 respectively. During the year approval was given for the writing off of 154 tramcars in Sydney and 81 at Newcastle. Of the 1,286 tramcars in the Sydney district 104 are stored out of commission.
CONSTRUCTION OF 250 CORRIDOR TRAMCARS. Contracts entered into in August, 1948, for the supply of 250 corridor type tramcars provided for delivery of the first car in Novem ber, 1949. Owing to the shortage of steel the contractor was unable to keep to the delivery programme and the prototype car was not received until September, 1950. Upon advice from the contractor that diffi culties were being experienced in obtaining steel supplies, approval was given to import from England sufficient steel for 50 cars. This approval was extended to cover 100 cars and later to cover the remaining cars.
ACQUISITION OF OMNIBUSES. Construction of double-deck omnibus bodies proceeded on 766 chassis which were ordered since the termination of the war and daring the year 146 completed vehicles were delivered to the Department, making the total deliveries under the order 679.
* The four "P/Bl" corridor cars were eonrcrted from "P" type footboard rars for experimental purposes. Two of tlie e.IRS were .I>II\erte.l :it the Iv.imlwi.k Tramway Work shops and the other two at the Railway Workshops at Erelcigh. 18
Orders were also placed during the year for the supply of 100 single deck and lf>2 double deck chassis and lenders for the construction of bodies on the chassis were invited. In addition, tenders have been called for the supply of 100 single-deck buses fitted with underfloor engines. All chassis ordered are of English manufacture, the bodies being constructed by two private companies in New South Wales.
QUEUE TYPE OMNIBUS PASSENGER SHELTERS. Prefabricated shelters designed and manufactured by the Department were installed at City omnibus termini at Wynyard and Macquarie-street. The Department shared with the Manly Municipal Council and the Warringah Shire Council the cost of somewhat similar shelters erected by the Manly Council at the omnibus terminus at Manly. The departmental type shelters, which are of light construction, are capable of being easily assembled and dismantled and can be installed as single or multiple units.
Queue type omnibus passenger shelters at Wynyard Terminus. 19
Queue type omnibus passenger shelters at Wynyard Terminus.
TWO-WAY FREQUENCY MODULATION WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Three additional district patrol trucks, equipped with two-way frequency modulation wireless communication systems, have been purchased, making a total of nine such vehicles now in service. The system continued to give satisfactory service in the day to day control of traffic operations and the supervision of special passenger traffic to sporting fixtures and the like.
ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONSUMED. Electrical energy amounting to 117.225,021* k\V. hours was obtained from the Department of Railways for the Metropolitan area. (110,995,7(10 k\V. hours for tramways, 1,402,161 for trolley buses and 4,827,168 for general purposes.)
In the Newcastle area 3,979,151 k\V. hours of electrical energy were obtained from the Department of Railways (3,855,191 for tramway traction and 123,!Ki() for general purposes). 20
In addition, 456,000 k\Y. hours of electrical energy were pur chased from the Sydney County Council for the operation of the Department's substation at Gladesville.
OMNIBUS WORKSHOPS.
Preliminary planning in connection with the layout of the new omnibus workshops to be constructed at Chullora proceeded during the year. The accommodation and facilities at the Leicliliardt Workshops were greatly expanded by the acquisition, on loan, from the Common wealth Authorities, of a large building adjacent to the Workshops and by the purchase of new machine and hand tools. The work of convert ing the tramway workshop at Gordon-avenue, Newcastle, to an omnibus workshop is progressing
TRAMWAY WORKSHOPS.
Improvements were effected in a number of sections of the Randwick Workshops and new machinery was installed During the year trains received repair attention on .'5,1.57 occasions and large quan tities of spare parts and equipment were manufactured.
As earlier mentioned two footboard type tramcars were converted to corridor type cars for trial purposes.
OMNIBUS DEPOTS.
Enfield Depot, which bad formerly boused tramcars used in the Ashtield-Murwood-.Mortlake-Caharita service was reconstructed as a bus depot and came into operation on the 9th January, 1950.
Improvements at other omnibus depots included the improvement and expansion of servicing and maintenance facilities at Manly and the provision of additional parking accommodation at Randwick.
Central radio control room for the tw o-way frequency modulation wireless communication system. 21
Major work is in progress in connection with the construction of new depots at Pagewood and Brookvale and the extension of the depot at Gordon-avenue, Newcastle.
The Department also has sites for future depots at Ryde and Mona Vale in the Sydney Metropolitan area and at Belmont, Wallsend and Cardiff in the Newcastle district.
SUB-STATIONS.
A new substation at Waterloo was completed to the point where the rectifying equipment was placed into service on traction load for a brief period for testing purposes.
At Double Bay work was resumed on the construction of a new substation.
The conversion of Bunncrong Substation from manual to automatic operation neared completion, all feeders and one rotary converter being run under automatic control The second rotary con verter unit was satisfactorily tested but required final adjustment.
CIVIL ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES.
Maintenance and construction of buildings and tramway per manent way were handicapped by a shortage of staff and materials which, together with the abnormal wet weather conditions, affected the progress of major works. Tram tracks in Broadway from Harris-street to Bay-street were re-laid and centralised within the widened roadway and a new crossover was constructed at Abercrombie-street during the course of the work.
At Dacey-avenue and Anzac-parade the tramway junction was completely re-laid to suit the widening of Anzac-parade and an additional crossover was laid to improve tramway traffic operations.
STAFF AMENITIES.
Staff amenities continued to receive attention during the year and included the provision of new or extended amenities block, meal- rooms and locker accommodation at various locations.
In the Tramway Permanent-way Section obsolete "austerity" buses were converted for use as mobile meal and locker rooms.
# At Hunter's Hill an area of 16i/_> acres known as The Avenue Pleasure Grounds was acquired by the Department for development as a staff recreational area. Buildings situated on this land are returning a gross rental of £3,596 per annum, from which it is estimated a net profit of £1,000 will be available annually for improvements.
ROAD TRANSPORT AND TRAMWAYS INSTITUTE.
During the year the membership of the Road Transport and Tramways Institute increased from 9,112 to 9,45s. This number represented 68 per cent of the total staff.
Educational facilities in Departmental and commercial subjects were provided and class enrolments were satisfactorily maintained. 22
In the central library and twenty-one branches there was a total of 42,563 books. Keen hit en-si was evinced in the various sporting' competitions organised by the Institute and the number of participants was well maintained.
ROAD TRANSPORT AND TRAMWAYS BAND. The New South Wales Road Transport and Tramways Band rendered performances at twenty-two public and Departmental func tions during the year.
ROAD TRANSPORT AND TRAMWAYS AMBULANCE CORPS. At the 31st December, 1949, there were 3,797 qualified members of the Boad Transport and Tramways Ambulance Corps—this number represented 27.23 per cent, of the total staff. During the year 5(iS employees obtained efficiency awards and 152 new members gained admittance to the Corps by examination.
CONTROL OF ROAD TRANSPORT. The Commissioner for Road Transport and Tramways, in addi tion to being responsible for the operation of the Departmental tram way anil omnibus services in the Metropolitan and Newcastle Transport Districts, is vested with the administration of a number if Ads of Parliament which apply to motor vehicles in all parts of the State. These Ads include the Motor Traffic Acts, 1!H)9-49. which provide for the registration of motor vehicles and the licensing of drivers thereof, the Motor Vehicles Taxation Act. 1949, and the Nfotor Vehicles Taxation Management Act, l!;4i). which impose tax on motor vehicles, the Stale Transport (Co-ordination) Act. 1931-50, which us designed to co ordinate the various forms of transport and to afford State-owned transport systems a reasonable measure of protection against competi tion from other transport services, and the Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act. 1942. Other matters coming within the ambit of the Commissioner's functions are the registration under the Transport Acts, 1930-50, of public vehicles in the Metropolitan and Newcastle Transport Districts and the licensing of the drivers and conductors thereof, the provision of traffic facilities such as traffic control light signals, "Halt" and "Slow" signs and pedestrian footcrossings and the conduct of road safety activities.
MOTOR REGISTRATION AND TAXATION REVENUE. Revenue collections from the registration, taxation and licensing of motor vehicles and the licensing of motor drivers for the vears ended the 30th .June. 1950. and 1949. were as follows:—
Year ended 30th June—
I'.CUT. 1949.
Tar— £ £ M«in U.ia.l* A.-t. 11124 Ml 2,752.961 2.483,703 I'ulilie Whirli* Fund 108.708 (12.489 -J.8
.....iHI Totals £4.(186,204 £3.986.509
For details, sec Appendix No. 10. 23
The in«Teased revenue collections amounted to £699,695 and were derived from the taxation paid in respect of the increased number of vehicles registered during the year, an increase to double rates of tax for compression ignition (diesel oil) engined vehicles and an increase in tin- rales of fees for the registration of motor vehicles and for the licensing of drivers and riders.
ROAD TRANSPORT AND TRAFFIC FUND.
The Bead Transport and Traffic Fund receives all fees, in respect of the registration and licensing of motor vehicles ami the licensing of motor drivers, collected under the Motor Traffic Acts, 1909 1949, the Transport Acts, 19304)0, and the Motor Vehicles Taxation Management Act, 194!), with the exception of service licence fees, which are paid into the Public Vehicles Fund.
Payments from the Fund cover administrative and other expenses of the Department (excluding those in respect of the trans port services of the Department and the administration of the State Transport (Co-ordination) Act, 1931-50); the cost of police supervision and control of road traffic; police services in connection with the registration of vehicles and the licensing of drivers: traffic facilities; road-safety activities and half the cost of surface maintenance of pavements between tramway tracks and for a space of IS inches on either side of the rails.
The total revenue collected during the year, apart from a giant of £10,4S0 from the Commonwealth Government for road safety pur- |K)ses was £1,086,932. After meeting the various expenses chargeable to the Fund (including £576.440 for the cost in the year and £145,631 arrears of payments to 30th dune, 1949, for Police services in respect of road transport and traffic, the registration of vehicles and the licensing of drivers) there remained a balance of £1,91)2 which was transferred to the Country Main Roads Fund in accordance with the terms of Section 202 of the Transport Acts, 1930-50.
Details of receipts and payments from the Road Transport and Traffic Fund for 1949-50 and 194S-49 are shown in Appendix No. 11.
STATE TRANSPORT (CO-ORDINATION) FUND.
The State Transport (Co-ordination) Fund receives licence and permit fees on vehicles registered to operate as public motor vehicles and charges in respect of the carriage of goods or passengers on journeys in competition with the railways or tramways as imposed under the provisions of the State Transport (Co-ordination) Act, 1931-50.
The cost of administration of the Act is payable from the Fund and the balance is distributed to the credit of railway ami tramway revenue.
A statement of receipts and payments from this Fund for the year 1949-1950 in comparison with the previous year is shown in Appendix No. 13.
The increase in receipts for the year 1949-1050 as compared with the year 194S-1949 was due principally to the heavy demand for permits to carry goods by road over long distances as a result of the 24 insufficiency of railway and shipping services, the rapid expansion of many industries and the termination, during the year, of petrol rationing. In pursuance of the established policy, charges were imposed as a condition of licences or permits where there was evidence that the road journeys would compete with the railways for distances exceeding 50 miles.
PUBLIC VEHICLES FUND.
The Public Vehicles Fund receives tax collected in respect of motor omnibuses, taxi-cabs and motor vans operating in the Metro politan and Newcastle Transport Districts and service licence fees on omnibuses operating in such districts.
Payments from the Fund include a distribution of tax on motor omnibuses to the Department of Main Roads, Municipalities and Shires; a distribution of service licence fees on omnibuses to the Department of Main Roads, Municipalities and Shires and to the Colonial Treasurer in reduction of the capital debt of the Departments' transport services; and in respect of the tax paid on taxi-cabs and motor vans, expendi ture on the provision of traffic facilities.
A statement of receipts and payments from this Fund for the years 1949-1950 and 1948-1949 is shown in Appendix No. 12.
QUARTERLY REGISTRATIONS.
Of the total number of motor vehicles registered in New South Wales at the 30th June, 1950, and 1949, the number in each class registered on a quarterly basis was as follows:—
30th June, 30th June, Classification. hi-i'.i.
Cars I.-..041 18,021 Lorries, Tractors and Trailers I0.2H3 lo.!i23 Cycles L'.OI:! 1.011 Buses 43 55 Vans 76 103 Taxi-cabs 8 Private Hire Cars 2
Total 28.406 31,025
Percentage of Total Vehicles Registered B-6% 7-0%
MOTOR REGISTRATION STATISTICS.
At the 30th June, 1950, there were 510,540 motor vehicles regis tered in New South Wales, an all-time peak for registrations in the State. Since the 30th June, 1949, an increase in registrations of 66,590 or 15.0 per cent, has been recorded. The pre-war peak, recorded in August, 1939, was 329,219. The number of motor lorries and vans registered exceeds the pre-war peak figure of 77,698 by 81,528 or 104.8 per cent. 25
Details of registrations current at the 30th June, 1950, and 1949, and the 31st August, 1939, are as follows:—
31st August, 30th June, 30th June, Clarification. 1939 1950. 1949. (pre-war peak)
Can 269,250 232,837 214,585 157,665 138,811 75,956 5,404 4,455 1,080 Trailers— 14,126 12,110 3,402 10,714 9,415 3,099 Cycles— 34,732 29,198 17,109 7,729 7,181 6,886 Buses— 1,551 1,408 705 303 226 89 1,436 1,313 546 Vans- 1,415 1,390 1.622 146 137 120 Taxi-cabs— 1,619 1,580 1,270 76 67 61 1,065 965 618 Private Hire Cars— 495 482 21 21 • 459 447 78•5 Tourist v'ohicles— 75 60 99f 4 1 ... 66 65 Traders' Registrations— 2,067 1,682 1,137 122 99 SO
Totals 510,540 443,950 329,219
• Private Hire Cur* tlguro fur August, llt:»», Includod under Cur*. t Tourist Vehicle IlKuro Include* Sydney, Newcastle and Country Districts.
Details of the classes of registrations in New South Wales at intervals since 1911 are given in Appendix No. 14.
NEW VEHICLES REGISTERED. In the twelve months ended the 30th June, 1950, 75,388 new vehicles were registered in New South Wales, compared with 49,284 in the previous year. Details of the new vehicles registered are as follows:—
Year ended 30th June—
Classification. 1950.
Passenger Vehicles— Cars 41,163 Taxi-cabs (Sydney anil Newcastle) 133 Buses (Sydney and Newcastle) ... 271 Trailers (Pleasure) 2,404
Total 43,971
Goods Vehicles— Lorries 20,898 Vans (Sydney and Newcastle) 207 Trailers (Commercial) 1,653
Total 22,758
Motor Cycles 8,659
Grand Total 75,388
Taxi-cabs and buses outside the Metropolitan and Newcastle Transport Districts are included with cars. 26
Graph illustrating the number of motor vehicles registered in New South Wales at .'ilst December, 1980, 1940, 1945-6-7-8-9 and 30th dune, 1950.
1930 1940 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 30th June As at 31st December. 1950 27
DRIVERS AND RIDERS LICENSED. Licences of each type in force ;il the :5()tli .lunc, 1960, and 1949, were:—
30th June, 30th June. ( I.I - • 11 i 1.111. .11. 1050. 1949.
Car and Lorry Drivers 606,131 570,329 53,618 49,311 5,596 6.941 4,521 4,476 1.013 1,005 Motor Van Drivers (Sydney and Newcastle) 5,710 5,520
Total 676,589 637,582
MOTOR TRAFFIC BREACHES.
The Dumber of breach reports submitted by the Police for offences under the Acts and Regulations administered by this Depart ment, but principally the Motor Traffic Acts, 1009-1949, the Transport Acts, 1930-1950 and the Regulations under these Acts increased by 17 per cent, from 221,882 in 1948-1949 to 259,670 in 1949-1950.
Particulars of serious offences involving disqualification of per sons from holding licences, appeals against decisions of the Court and the refusal, suspension and cancellation of licences by the ('oinmissioner, are contained in Appendix No. 15.
DISTRICT MOTOR REGISTRIES.
The District Motor Registry at Cessnock was taken over from the Police Department and staffed by an Officer of this Department dur ing the year. This brought the total number of country Motor Regis tries staffed by Departmental Officers to 32.
The taking over of three additional Motor Registries, vie., Forbes, (Junnedah and Liverpool is in contemplation. • The staffing by the Department of Motor Registries at country centres has been undertaken for the purpose of relieving the Police as much as possible of duties in connection with motor registration work and the licensing of drivers.
ROAD ACCIDENTS IN NEW SOUTH WALES.
During the year ended the 30th June, 1950, 16,189 road accidents, in which 561 persons were killed and 10,405 injured, were reported by the Police to have occurred in New South Wales. These figures repre sent increases, compared with the previous year, of 2,039 (14.4 per cent.) in accidents, 1,152 (12.4 per cent.) in persons injured, and a decrease of 3 (0.5 per cut * n nersons killed, 28
The following table shows the average number of vehicles regis tered, road accidents and persons killed and injured in these accidents during each of the past eleven years, together with the percentage increases or decreases for each year.
Percentage Increase* ( + ), NumlxT. or Decreases (—).
:tmli June. Average No. Persons Persons Persons Persons Accidents. Vehicles. Accidents. of Vehicles. Killed. Injured. Killed. Injured.
1940 327,834 11,200 547 8,398 + 3-6 — 5-9 — -09 + 0-1 111 II 313,902 10,548 471 7.471 — 4-2 — 5-8 — 13-9 — 110 1942 288,781) 7,775 480 5,548 — 80 — 263 + 1-9 — 25-7 IMI 268,673 7.civ. 429 5,096 — 7-0 — 8-9 — 10-6 — 8-1 1944 278,427 6,955 372 4.719 + 3-6 — 1-8 — 13-5 — 7-4 1945 293,083 7,889 370 :..:(.-. I + 5-3 + 13-4 — 0-5 + 13-3 1940 311,299 10,565 488 i:.u-2 + 6-2 + 33-9 + 81-9 + 37-2 11117 344,002 12,996 508 8,752 + 10-5 + 230 + 4-1 + 19-2 1948 379.636 13,669 508 8,557 + 10-4 + 6-2 — 2-2 1949 423.200 14,150 564 9.253 + 11-5 + 3-5 + 110 + 81 195" 475,780 16,189 561 10.405 + 12-4 + 14-4 — 0-8 + 12-4
The ratio of accidents per 10,000 motor vehicles increased from .334 in 1948-1949 to 340 in 1949-1950. the ratio of killed decreased from 13.3 to 11.8, and the ratio of injured remained at 219.
EXHIBITIONS ON ROAD SAFETY. The Department, in conjunction with the Road Safety Council of New South Wales, held a large-scale exhibition on road safety in the Sydney Town Hall from the 29th August, until the 10th September, 1949. The exhibition consisted of more than 40 static and animated units combined with mural panels to educate motorists and pedestrians in care and caution on roadways, a Miles Driver Trainer designed to test the driving ability and reaction times of motorists, a quick-changing poster machine with road-safety messages, and numerous demonstra tions and illustrations of various aspects of road safety. 29
As hi previous years, an exhibition on road safety was held at the Eoyal Agricultural Society's Easter Show in April, 1950. A novel feature at the exhibition was a "talking" traffic signal. This machine flashed various traffic situations on to illuminated coloured glass panels which were synchronised with a change of traffic lights and recorded road-safety messages. Exhibitions were held also at Newcastle in February, 1950, Wollongong in May, 1950, and Tamworth in June, 1950. Further exhibitions will be held in Sydney and a number of country towns during the forthcoming year.
INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AT AUTHORISED INSPECTION STATIONS. Action was maintained during the year to ensure that, in the interests of road safety, the rules for authorised inspection stations "were closely observed and defective vehicles repaired or put out of use. The Committee of Review, comprised of interested organisations, considered many cases of breaches of the rules governing the inspec tion scheme and following its recommendations the. appointments of twenty-one authorised inspection stations and the authorities of twenty- six authorised examiners were cancelled. In eight cases the security required to be lodged on appointment of an authorised inspection station was forfeited. There were 2,005 authorised inspection stations and 3,692 approved examiners at the 30th' June, 1950.
PRIVATELY OPERATED MOTOR OMNIBUS SERVICES.
Sydney Metropolitan Transport District. At the 30th June, 1950, there were #06* omnibuses being used by-1^-private operators in ^&"services. ^ Approval was given during the year for the establishment of eight-new services and extensions of existing services. Owing to increased operating costs, fare increases w^ere approved in a number of services. In most cases the increase consisted of Id. per journey for travel on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
NEWCASTLE TRANSPORT DISTRICT. . At the 30th June. 1959, there werer95*omnibuses being used by i ^S^private operators in-^"services. Approval was given during the year for the establishment of one " new service and the extension of two existing services: Fare increases were approved in three services, owing to increased operating costs.
TAXI-CABS AND PRIVATE HIRE CARS.
Sydney Metropolitan Transport District. At the 30th June, 1950, there were 1,619 taxi-cabs operating in the Metropolitan Transport District, compared with 1,580 at the end of June, 1949. Of the 1,619 taxi-cabs 1,141 were licensed to operate from stands throughout the Metropolitan Transport District, 23 to stand for hire in suburban areas generally and 455 were restricted to operate from specified suburban stands. 30
There were 495 private hire cars operating in the Metropolitan Transport District at the 30th June, 1950, compared with 482 at the 30th June, 1949.
The number of restricted taxi-cabs and of private hire cars was increased during the year as a result of a general review of hire vehicle facilities in suburban areas.
The question of licensing additional taxi-cabs for unrestricted operation, but particularly in the City area, also received considera tion, and it was decided to issue 100 additional unrestricted taxi-cab licences. The additional licences will be allotted by means of ballots held early in the forthcoming year between taxi-cab drivers who are ex-servicemen of World War II or who have had lengthy service in the industry.
During the year the Regulations under the State Transport (Co-ordination)- Act, 1931-1950 were amended to provide for the dis play on the front of restricted suburban taxi-cabs of a plate showing the name of the suburb in which the taxi-cab is authorised, under the licence, to stand when available for hire.
NEWCASTLE TRANSPORT DISTRICT.
Taxi-cabs and private hire cars in the Newcastle Transport District at the 30th June, 1950, numbered 76 and 21 respectively, com pared with 67 and 21 at the 30th June, 1949.
In March, 1950, ballots were held to allocate twelve additional unrestricted taxi-cab licences. Six licences were balloted for by ex- servicemen taxi-cab drivers and six by non-ex-servicemen taxi-cab drivers with long service in the industry. . By the end of the year nine of the taxi-cabs had been licensed.
LEGISLATION ENACTED DURING THE YEAR ENDED THE 30th JUNE, 1950.
Motor Traffic (Fees) Amendment Act, 1949.
This Act increased certain fees charged in connection with the registration of motor vehicles and the licensing of drivers and riders thereof. The principal increases were in the annual registration fee for motor cars and lorries from £1 to £1 5s. Od. and in the annual fee for a driver's licence from 10s. to 15s. and for a rider's licence from 5s. to 10s.
The increases were proclaimed to take effect from the 1st December, 1949.
The increased revenue permitted of the payment in full from the Road Transport and Traffic Fund of the arrears to the'30th June, 1949 for Police services in respect of road transport and traffic, the registration of vehicles and the licensing of drivers.
Provision was also made in the Act for the quarterly registra tion of motor vehicles, thereby validating a practice of several years' standing.
Motor Vehicles (Taxation) Act, 1949.
This Act prescribed the rates of tax on motor vehicles in lieu of those prescribed in the Motor Vehicles (Taxation) Act, 1942. 31
The principal effect of the Act was to double the tax payable in respect of the registration of a motor vehicle propelled by means of a compression ignition (diesel oil) engine. The object of doubling such tax was to place the contributions made to road-making funds by such vehicles on a more equitable basis in comparison with the contri butions made to such funds by petrol-driven vehicles. The latter- mentioned vehicles contribute to these funds not only in the form of motor vehicles tax but also by way of the duty on petrol. The Act also prescribed rates of tax in respect of vehicles regis tered for periods of less than twelve months and adjusted a number of anomalies.
Motor Vehicles Taxation Management Act, 1949. This Act made provision for the assessment and collection of the tax payable in respect of motor vehicles under the Motor Vehicles (Taxation) Act, 1949. It replaced the Motor Tax Management Act, 1914, as amended, but re-enacted the greater part of the Act and validated certain concessions in motor vehicles tax which had been granted from time to time.
Main Roads and Transport (Amendment) Act, 1950. This Act, inter alia, amended the Transport Act, 1930, in regard to the distribution by the Department of Road Transport and Tram ways from the Public Vehicles Fund of motor tax and service licence fees paid in respect of departmental and privately-owned motor omni buses in the Metropolitan and Newcastle Transport Districts. Formerly it was provided that the omnibus tax and half of the service licence fees should be distributed to the Department of Main Roads and the Councils of the several Municipalities and Shires in the Metropolitan and Newcastle Transport Districts in shares based upon the mileage of authorised routes upon which motor omnibuses ordinarily run. As from the 1st July, 1950, the Department of Main Roads will cease to participate in the distribution of these monies, which will be shared among the Councils of the several Municipalities and Shires and other Authorities charged with the maintenance of roadways used by motor omnibuses on a basis which takes into account the mileage travelled by motor omnibuses on roads wholly or partly maintained by the Councils and other Authorities, and the weight of the omnibuses.
AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS MADE DURING THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE, 1950.
Display of Suburb Names on Restricted Taxi-Cabs. A Regulation was made providing for the display on the front of a restricted taxi-cab in the Metropolitan Transport District of a plate indicating the suburb in which the cab is authorised to stand when available for hire. The objects of the Regulation are to assist Police and Depart mental Inspectors in detecting restricted taxi-cabs being operated from stands from which they are not authorised to operate, and to facilitate hi rings of restricted taxi-cabs back to the locality of their authorised stands.
Monthly Returns Showing Particulars of Taxi-Cab and Private Hire Car Drivers. The Regulations were amended to require taxi-cab and private hire car owners in the Metropolitan and Newcastle and District Trans port Districts to furnish to the Department monthly returns relating to the drivers employed by them. The particulars are of use in dealing with applications for renewal" of licences. 32
Interior Number-Plates for Taxi-Cabs.
With a view to assisting- members of the public in identifying a taxi-cab in cases where it is desired to lodge a complaint or where loss of property is concerned, Regulations were gazetted providing for the display in the interior of a taxi-cab in the Metropolitan, and New castle and District Transport Districts of a small plate bearing the registration number of the vehicle.
INSPECTION OF PRIVATELY OPERATED PUBLIC MOTOR VEHICLES.
Regular inspections were made by Departmental Officers of the 801 privately-operated omnibuses and 1,695 taxi-cabs registered in the Metropolitan and Newcastle and District Transport Districts with the object of ensuring that the vehicles were maintained in a thoroughly serviceable condition.
During the year 53 new omnibuses and 133 new taxi-cabs were put into service.
Inspections of public vehicles outside the Transport Districts are made twice yearly in most country centres.
PERMITS TO CERTIFY TO THE FITNESS OF NEW MOTOR VEHICLES.
The practice of issuing permits to motor vehicle distributors to certify to the fitness of new motor vehicles for registration purposes has been continued. During the year this facility was extended to six additional motor trading firms, bringing the total number of certifying firms to thirty-seven.
Permits issued authorise the certification of seventy-seven vehicles of different makes and body styles of 1949 year model and lifty-seven vehicles of different makes and body styles of 1950 year model.
TRAFFIC FACILITIES.
Traffic Control Light Signals. The installation of an additional traffic control light signal, which brought the total number of such installations to 70 and the partial installation of another at an intersection which is being reconstructed, completes the current contract for the supply of traffic signal equip ment. With a view to a new contract being let, tenders were1' invited and an order has since been placed for the supply of the equipment required for approximately 100 new sites, which have been selected for signals in the Metropolitan and Newcastle Transport Districts.
Speed Limit Signs, During the year a commencement was made on a survey of all speed limit signs in the State and the replacement of those which had fallen into disrepair. The survey is being carried out by an Office,!* of the Department in collaboration'with the representatives of the Local Councils and the Police in each area." To date 427 new signs have been made available to Country Councils for erection at revised positions.
School Signs. An additional 1,210 uniform i' School'' signs were provided bringing the total number of such signs supplied during the past two years to 3,659. 33
Other Traffic Facilities. During the year 1,745 facilities, including marked footcrossings, traffic domes, and such signs as "Halt", "Slow" and "One-Way Traffic" were provided. This figure includes a number of domes and 'traffic signs supplied by the Department to local authorities for installa tion in country districts.
UNIFORM MOTOR VEHICLES STANDARDS.
The Australian Motor Vehicles Standards Committee, on which the Commonwealth and all States are represented, completed proposals during the year covering such matters as motor vehicle lighting, brakes, maximum length, width and height and maximum laden weight of motor vehicles, special requirements in respect of omnibuses and other public passenger-carrying vehicles, as well as other items affecting motor vehicles standards from the aspect of road safety.
The proposals of the Committee are subject to approval by the Australian Transport Advisory Council, which comprises the Com monwealth Minister for Transport and the Ministers for Transport in the various States, before submission to the States with a recommenda tion for their implementation.
"This Department has taken a very active part in the preparation of uniform draft regulations covering the proposals of the Australian Motor Vehicles Standards Committee.
RATIONING OF MOTOR SPIRIT.
As a result of the enactment of the Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Rationing Act, 1949, the rationing of motor spirit was reintroduced on the 15th November, 1949. The scheme was terminated on the 8th February, 1950. During its currency in New South Wales this Depart ment loaned to the Commonwealth Liquid FueL Control Authority the staff who had been engaged in the administration of the previous motor spirit rationing scheme which had terminated in June, 1949.
APPRECIATION.
I desire to record my appreciation of the loyalty extended to me by the staff since I assumed office as Commissioner on the 22nd May, 1950. A. A. SHOEBRIDOE, Commissioner.
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DEPARTMENT OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND TRAMWAYS, NEW SOUTH WALES.
Executive Officers.
A. A. SHOEBRIDGE, Esq '•. Commissioner,
H. B. EDWARDS, Esq Chief Engineer..
W. L. CARTER, Esq Chief Traffic Manager.
J. J. O'ROURKE, Esq Administratorj Road Transport Branch.
Gr. H. HORSEY, Esq Staff Manager,
S. B. BERRY, Esq Chief Accountant.
Dr. J. McF. EOSSELL Medical Officer.
H. L. RIDDLE, Esq Controller of Stores-
R. W. SCOTTER, Es^ Solicitor.
H. MATTHEWS, Esq Secretary..
During the year the following Executive personnel changes took place:— Mr. C. N. Neale, Commissioner, retired on the 11th September,. 1949. Mr. R. Winsor was appointed in succession to Mr. Neale and. resigned on the 21st May, 1950, to take up the position of . Director of Transport and Highways. Mr. A. A. Shoebridge, Assistant Commissioner, was appointed as Commissioner on the 22nd May, 1950. Mr. C. H. Parkes retired from the position of Chief Accountant,. on the 2nd June, 1950, and was succeeded by Mr. S. B. Berry.. Mr. J. P. Ross retired from the position of Secretary, on the 30th June, 1950, and was succeeded by Mr. H. Matthews. Appendix 1. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT DISTRICT, TRAMWAYS AND DEPARTMENTAL MOTOR OMNIBUS SERVICES. BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30TH JUNE, 1950.
LIABILITIES. ASSETS.
CAPITAL— Tramways. Omnibuses. FIXED ASSETS— Tramways. Omnibuses. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ S. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ 9 . d. General Loan Account 9,424,625 19 11 3,237,054 5 7 Land and Buildings 1,324,670 1 0 457,576 S 3 Permanent Way 1,065,247 9 8 Less— Substations and Direct Current Elec Sinking Fund Contributions 618,631 3 3 13,362 14 9 tric Distribution System ] ,044,986 9 6 Repayments 2,325.358 16 3 205,670 3 5 Rolling Stock 2,742,240 2 4 2,989,032 11 2 Remission 2,009,287 0 0 Plant and Machinery 336,731 5 0 108,521 14 5
4,953,276 19 6 219,032 18 2 6,513,875 7 6 3,555,130 13 10 Less Depreciation 1,564,317 0 0 1,071,263 12 8 Interest Bearing Capital 4,471,349 0 5 3,018,021 7 5 4,949,558 7 6 2,483,867 1 2 7,433,425 8 8 Consolidated Revenue Fund— Non-interest Bearing Capital 40,520 19 7 STORES AND MATERIALS— £ S. d. Total Capital Indebtedness at 30th On hand 575,355 19 11 June, 1950 4,511,870 0 0 3,018,021 7 5 7,529,891 " 7 5 In course of manufacture 37,930 11 2 Advance to Department of Railways 50,000 0 0 663,286 11 1 CO RESERVES AND PROVISIONS- Or £ S. d. Sinking Fund 783,071 10 6 CURRENT A SSETS— Asset Realisation—surplus 54,969 8 8 Prepayments 3,954 5 0 Public Vehicles Fund—Statutory Contribution Guarantees 410 0 0 (debt reduction) 118,925 12 10 Sundry Debtors 104,886 4 11 Holidays Accrued 517,831 16 7 Cash— £ S. d. Fire and Public Risk Insurance . 59,400 0 0 At Treasury 265,820 14 11 Arrears of Maintenance 143,816 14 3 On hand or in transit 33,140 17 0 1,678,015 2 10 298,961 11 11 408,212 1 10 CURRENT LIABILITIES— Guarantee Deposits 4,493 4 2 ACCUMULATED DEFICIENCY— £ S. d. Payments received in advance 40,119 7 8 At 30th June, 1949 1,402,137 13 10 Unclaimed Wages and Salaries 3,471 6 8 Less—Grant by Treasury to Accrued Wages and Salaries .. 137,425 6 8 wards accumulated Losses Sundry Creditors , 209,880 2 9 to 30th June, 1949 500,000 0 0 Colonial Treasurer— 902,137 13 10 Unpaid debt charges — 492,432 3 1 Add—Deficiency, year 1950 688,666 5 10 887,821 11 0 1,590,803 19 8
£ 10,095,728 1 3 10,095,728 1 3
S. B. BERRY, Chief Accountant, 28th August, 1950. The books and accounts of the Metropolitan Transport District have been examined and audited for the year ended 30th June, 1950, in accordance with the provisions of Section 208 of the Transport Acts, 1930-50. In my opinion, this balance sheet correctly sets out the financial position as at 30th June, 1950, according to the best of j my information and the explanations given to me, and as shown by such books and accounts. W. J. CAMPBELL, Sydney, 23rd October, 1950. Auditor-General of N.S.W. Appendix 2. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT DISTRICT. TRAMWAYS AND DEPARTMENTAL MOTOR OMNIBUS SERVICES. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1950, SHOWING ALSO THE CORRESPONDING FIGURES FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
Year ended 30th June— Year ended 30th June—
1950. 1949. 1950.
TO ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL CHARGES— £ s. d. £ 3. d. S. D. Administrative and General Expenses including the super BY INCOME FROM PASSENGERS, CARRIAGE OF vioioa and handling of Stores and Materials 262,125 10 11 228,943 15 11 MAILS, RENTS, ETC.— Road Transport and Tramways Institute. 31,921 4 11 30,059 16 8 Advertising on Departmental property—Salaries, Wages Tramways 4,546,866 9 10 4,719,906 11 11 Expenses and Commissions 7.229 1 1C 7,626 19 1 Omnibus Services 3,475,511 5 0 2,997,661 16 4 Payroll Tax 156,482 7 141,056 1 7 Cost of Railway Travel Concessions to Employees...' 129,613 8 8 126,097 6 0
of Deficiency 261,229 8 10 249,331 1 1 SUBSIDY FROM CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FUND Gratuities to Office rs- -ActNo. 23 of 1948 6,115 12 6 4,141 0 9 IN RESPECT OF TRAVELLING CONCESSIONS TO CHILDREN AND PENSIONERS 166,000 0 0 166,000 0 0 TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAMWAYS— Maintenance and Renewal of Way, Buildings and Structures. 461,398 19 9 453,119 6 6 SUBSIDY FROM CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FUND TO MEET LOSSES DUE TO THE COAL STRIKE... 178,000 0 0 Feeders 94,633 16 4 93,118 3 1 CO Maintenance and Renewal of Rolling Stock and Equipment. 784,837 9 7 758.414 12 5 o Electric Power for Traction including Substation Expend!tm 623,939 9 8 621,793 7 7 Passengers Carried— Cleaning and Oiling Vehicles 153,669 6 7 154,335 14 1 1950 1949 Cleaning and Sanding of Tracks 34,012 5 1 32,496 13 6 Tramway services 278,841,000 309,757,000 Traffic Expenses (including Accident Compensation) 2,372,198 10 10 2,296,613 4 0 Omnibus „ 181,520,000 163,429,000 Trolley Bus Tax 922 13 4 922 13 4 Total 460,361,000 473,186,000 TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OMNIBUS SERVICES— Maintenance and Renewal of Buildings 41,719 17 10 36,799 1 2 Total Income £ 8,366,377 14 10 7,883,568 8 3 Maintenance and Renewal of Omnibuses and Equipment 690,262 5 2 514,621 2 1 Fuel Oil and Petrol 202,309 2 3 164,681 17 7 Cleaning and Oiling Vehicles 127,007 1 10 100,697 3 7 Tyres and Tubes 106,435 5 3 98,328 14 0 Service License Fees 10,879 1 3 8,427 9 11 Motor Omnibus Tax 32,795 4 11 26,309 13 5 Traffic Expenses (including Accident Compensation) ... 1,974,997 3 2 1,589,262 15 2
TO PROVISION FOR DEPRECIATION— Tramways 42,556 0 0 42,934 0 0 Omnibus Services 126,690 16 1 90,988 9 7
TO SINKING FUND CONTRIBUTION— Tramways 41,249 12 9 39,103 16 0 By Loss on Working carried to Net Revenue Account 420,765 11 1 32,987 7 5 Omnibus Service 9,912 9 7 6,331 17 7
Totals £ 8,787,143 5 11 7,916,555 15 8 Totals £ 8,787,143 5 11 7,916,555 15 8 Appendix 3. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT DISTRICT.
TRAMWAYS AND DEPARTMENTAL MOTOR OMNIBUS SERVICES. NET REVENUE ACCOUNT FOR YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1950, SHOWING ALSO THE CORRESPONDING FIGURES FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
Year er ded 30th June— Year ended 30th June-
1950. 1949. 1950. 1949.
£ s. d. £ s. d. s. d To Loss on Working carried from Income and Expenditure Account 420,765 11 1 32,987 7 5
TO CAPITAL DEBT CHARGES IN RESPECT OF TRAMWAYS— Interest on Loan Capital 137,817 7 5 138,746 9 8 Exchange on Interest 14,778 7 10 14,251 7 11 Loan Management Expenses 1,084 6 8 756 15 7
TO CAPITAL DEBT CHARGES IN RESPECT OF CO OMNIBUS SERVICES— -J By Loss on Year's Operations carried IO Revenue Appropriation Interest on Loan Capital ... 93,478 14 6 76,627 6 3 Account 688,666 5 10 272,008 3 II Exchange on Interest 9,857 13 4 8,351 4 9 Loan Management Expenses 675 0 0 287 12 4
TO AMOUNTS WRITTEN OFF FOR DISPLACED OR ABANDONED ASSETS 10,209 5 0
Total 688,666 5 10 272,008 3 11 Tntal 688,666 5 10 272,008 3 11
REVENUE APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT.
£ s, d. £ s. d. To Balar.cs from Last Account By Grant by Treasury towards accumulated to 30th June, 1949. 1,402,137 13 10 500,000 0 0 To Loss transferred from Net Revenue Account By Balance, being accumulated deficit 688,666 5 10 1,590,803 19 8 Total Total 2,090,803 19 8 2,090,803 19 8 Appendix 4. NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT TRANSPORT DISTRICT, TRAMWAYS AND DEPARTMENTAL MOTOR OMNIBUS SERVICES. BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30TH JUNE, 1950.
LIABILITIES. ASSETS.
CAPITAL— Tramways. Omnibuses. FIXED ASSETS- Tramways. Omnibuses. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ ». d. d. General Loan Account 738,345 IG 3 • 903,177 2 10 Land and Buildings 452 0 0 247,744 18 6 Permanent Way 149,484 4 8 Less— Direct Current Electric Distribution Sinking Fund Contributions 74,408 8 2 2,679 14 0 System 77,183 18 0 Repayments 46,099 5. 5 4,606 0 11 Rolling Stock 759,238 14 2 Remissions 298,515 12 0 Plant and Machinery 10,849 10 11
419,023 5 7 7,285 14 11 227,120 2 8 1,017,833 3 7 Less Depreciation 229,392 19 3 Interest Bearing Capital 319,322 10 8 895,891 7 11 227,120 2 8 i,440 4 4 1 015,560 7 0 Total Capital Indebtedness at 30th June, 1950 319,322 10 8 895,891 7 11 1,215,213 18 7 CURRENT ASSETS— £ s. d. RESERVES AND PROVISIONS— £ s. d. Prepayments 1,001 5 7 Sinking Fund 95,841 0 9 Sundry Debtors 2,482 10 9 Asset Realisation—surplus -. 2,744 2 0 Cash— £ s. d. Public Vehicles Fund—Statutory Contribution At Treasury 60,134 15 2 (debt reduction) 13,326 16 10 On hand or in transit 5,984 17 3 Holidays Accrued 58,402 11 5 66,119 12 5 Fire and Public Risk Insurance 2,150 0 0 69,603 8 9 Reserve for arrears of Maintenance 23,000 0 0 ACCUMULATED DEFICIENCY— £ i. d. 195,464 11 0 At 30th June, 1949 : 388,167 2 3 CURRENT IIABIIITIES— Less-Grant by Treasury towards Guarantee Deposits 31 0 0 accumulated losses to 30th June Payments received in advance 3,430 0 0 1949 40,000 0 0 Unclaimed Wages and Salaries 206 14 2 348,167 2 3 Accrued Wages and Salaries .. 14,^90 12 5 Add—Deficiency, year 1950 115,364 11 3 463,531 13 6 Sundry Creditors 57,283 18 11 Colonial Treasurer- Unpaid debt charges 62,174 14 2 138,016 19 8
£ 1,548,695 9 3 £1,548,695 9 3
Newcastle Tramways were abandoned on and from 11th June, 1950. S. B. BERRY, Chief Accountant, 28th August, 1950. The books and accounts of the Newcastle and District Transport District have been examined and audited for the year ended 30th June, 1950, in accordance with the provisions of Section 208 of the Transport Acts, 1930-50. In my opinion, this balance sheet correctly sets out the financial position as at 30th June, 1950, according to the best of my information and the explanations given to me, and as shown b such books and accounts. W. J. CAMPBELL, Sydney, 23rd October, 1950. Auditor-General of N.S.W. Appendix 5. NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT TRANSPORT DISTRICT, TRAMWAYS AND DEPARTMENTAL MOTOR OMNIBUS SERVICES
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1950, SHOWING ALSO THE CORRESPONDING FIGURES FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
Year ended 30th June— Year Ended 30th June—
1949. 1050. 1949.
£ s. d. TO ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL CHARGES— £ S. d. £ s. d. Administrative and General Expenses, including the super BY INCOME FROM PASSENGERS, CARRIAGE OF vision and handling of Stores and Materials 24,053 10 4 22,064 16 11 MAILS, RENTS, ETC.— Road Transport and Tramways Institute 2,455 11 7 1,822 10 1 Advertising on Departmental property—Salaries, Wages, Expenses and Commissions 360 10 11 537 1 7 Tramways 149,211 1 2 270,455 4 4 Payroll Tax 15,507 19 10 13,620 0 3 Cost of Railway Travel Concessions to Employees 11,059 7 0 11,167 16 7 568,948 13 11 Railway Superannuation Account—Department's Proportion Omnibus Services 743,664 13 5 of Deficiency 26,542 0 0 19,208 0 0 Gratuities to Officers—Act No. 23 of 1948 268 16 0 74 10 8 BY SUBSIDY FROM CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FUND TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAMWAYS— IN RESPECT OF TRAVELLING CONCESSIONS TO CHILDREN AND PENSIONERS 18,000 0 0 18,000 0 0 Maintenance and Renewal of Way. Buildings and Structures... 21,207 17 10 35,016 1 9 Maintenance and Renewal of Overhead Way i\ rid Low Tension Feeders 7,014 3 11 8,769 2 „ SUBSIDY FROM CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FUND Maintenance and Renewal of Rolling Stock and Equipment.. 13,341 9 9 33,442 9 TO MEET LOSSES DUE TO THS COAL STRIKE ... 22,000 0 0 Electric Power for Traction, including Substation Expenditure 28,048 10 0 33,745 10 Cleaning and Oiling Vehicles 4,390 16 6 6,214 18 Passengers Carried :— Cleaning and Sanding of Tracks 2,019 2 4 2,095 13 1950. 1949. Traffic Expenses (including Aeeiddit Compensation) 108,989 9 4 166,205 2 1 Tramway Services 8,427,000 16,861,000 Omnibus Services 33,027,000 25,449,000 TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OMNIBUS SERVICES— Total 41,454,000 42,310,000 Maintenance and Renewal of Buildings 3,841 11 1,239 6 7 Mnintenance and Renewal of Omnibuses and Equipment 172,596 16 116,246 15 4 Fuel Oil and Petrol .*. 48,051 18 35,092 9 8 Cleaning and Oiling Vehicles 31,870 19 22.932 9 10 Tyres and Tubes 36,352 14 27,285 13 6 Service License Fees 2,595 12 1,713 14 7 857,403 18 3 Motor Omnibus Tax •>;, 7,021 13 11 4,840 11 7 Total Income £ 932,875 14 7 Traffic Expenses (including Accident Compensation) 403,551 14 11 279,623 13 2
TO PROVISION FOR DEPRECIATION— Tramways Omnibus Services 31,324 4 9 19,053 16 7 By Loss on Working carried to Net Revenue Account 75,866 19 11 10,364 13 9 TO SINKING FUND CONTRIBUTION— Tramways 5,330 8 5 5,152 12 4 603 13 10 Omnibus Services ; 945 15 4
1,008,742 14 6 867,768 12 0 Totals £ 1,008,742 14 6 867,768 12 0 Total* £ Appendix 6. NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT TRANSPORT DISTRICT. TRAMWAYS AND DEPARTMENTAL MOTOR OMNIBUS SERVICES. NET REVENUE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JONE, 1950, SHOWING ALSO THE CORRESPONDING FIGURES FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR-
Year ended 30th June— Year snded 30th June—
1950. 1949. 1950. 1949.
£ s. d. £ s. d. To Loss on Workine carried from Income and Expenditure Account 75,866 19 11 10,364 13 9 £ 9. d. £ s. d. To CAPITAL DEBT CHARGES IN RESPECT OF TRAM WAYS— .1.7,508 5 10 19,836 16 2
1,810 14 10 2,086 1 1
150 8 5 108 3 3
To CAPITAL DEBT CHARGES IN RESPECT OF OMNI BUS SERVICES— 14,091 2 1 4,557 3 1 By Loss on Year's Operations carried to Revenue Appropriation 115,364 11 3 37,504 10 5 1,464 11 5 534 8 0
55 8 9 17 5- 1
To AMOUNTS WRITTEN OFF FOR DISPLACED OR ABANDONED ASSETS 4,417 0 0
Total £ 115,364 11 3 37,504 10 5 Total i 115,364 11 3 37,504 10 5
REVENUE APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT.
£ s. d. £ a. d. To Balance from Last Account 388,167 2 3 By Grant by Treasury towards accumulated Losses to 30th June, 1949 40,000 0 0
To Loss transferred from Net Revenue Account 115,364 11 3 By Balance, being accumulated deficit 463,531 13 6
Total £ 503,531 13 6 Total £ 503,531. 13 6 41
Appendix 7,
DEPARTMENT OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND TRAMWAYS—TRANSPORT SERVICES. Comparison of Results—1948-49 and 1949-50.
1948-19. 1949-50. Increase or Decrease. % of %of £ 1 £ £ Income. Income.
' Wages, Salaries, Holidays and Sick Pay— Traffic Staff 4,126,206 47-2 4,608,932 49-6 Inc. 482,72fi Engineering Staff 1,708,760 19-5 1,880,975 20-2 172,215 Others - 232,769 2-7 256,537 2-7 23,768
6,067,735 69-4 6,746,444 72*5 Inc. 678,709
Cost of Superannuation and Gratuities 272,755 3-1 294,156 3-2 21,401 Railway travel concessions to employees 137,266 1-6 140,672 1-5 3,406 Payroll'Tax • 155,020 1-8 171,990 1-9 16,970 Compensation payments 38,255 0-4 63,615 0-7 25,360 Printing and Stationery 28,439 0-3 . 33,412 0-4 4,973 Service licence fees on buses 10,141 o-i 13,475 o-i 3,334 Omnibus and trolley bus tax 32,073 0-4 40,740 0-4 8,667 Lorry hire for permanent way operations 37,828 04 41,560 0-4 3,732 589,012 586,379 Electric energy for traction .... 6-7 6-3 Dec. 2,633 • 199,774 250,361 Euel oil for bus operations 2-3 2-7 Inc. 50,587 Stores and Materials— Tyres and tubes for buses 125,615 1-4 142,776 1-5 17,161 Uniforms for Traffic employees 73,503 0-8 93,727 1-0 20,224 Rails, sleepers, metal and other materials for permanent way maintenance 88,636 1-0 84,798 0-9 Dec. 3,838 Building Materials 18,010 0-2 15,873 0-2 2,137 Trolley wire, cables and poles 27,229 0-3 24,189 • 0-3 3,040 Stores used in the operation and maintenance of sub stations ' 4,860 o-i 4,076 o-i 784 Mechanical and electrical equipment, paint and other materials for tramcar and trolley bus maintenance 197,691 2-3 184,786 2-0 12,905 New motors for tramcars 71,335 0-8 38,601 0-4 32,734 Spare parts, paint and other materials for omnibus maintenance 225,591 2-6 257,742 2-8 Inc. 32,151 Lubricating oil and materials for cleaning and oiling trams and buses 58,206 0-7 63,463 0-7 5,257 Sundry Items—Services rendered by Railway Department, medical expenses (employees injured), gas and electric light, telephone, etc 169,182 1-9 197,043 2-1 27,861 Expenditure charged off to Reserve for Arrears of Maintenance Or. 48,000 Cr. 0-5 Cr. 66,000 Cr. 0-7 Dec. 18,000 Reserve for arrears of maintenance of omnibus 114,000 1-2 Inc. 114,000
Total Working Expenses 8,580,156 98-1 9,537,878 102-6 Inc. 957,722 Depreciation 152,976 1-8 200,571 21 47,595 Capital Debt Charges 317,353 3*6 350,210 3-8 32,857 Amount written off for displaced or abandoned assets 14,626 o-i 14,626
Total Expenditure 9,050,485 103-5 10,103,285 108-6 Inc. 1,052,800 Total Income 8,740,972 100-0 9,299,254 100-0 „ 558,282
Loss Loss Retrogression Net Loss 309,513 3-5 804,031 8-6 494,518
•6S49* 4 Appendix 8. TRANSPORT SERVICES Financial Results 1949-50—Comparison of Results per Vehicle Mite.—Trams and Buses.
METROPOLITAN. NEWCASTLE. METROPOLITAN AND NEWCASTLE.
Tramways. Omnibuses. Tramways.* Omnibuses. Tramways. J Omnibuses.
Per Per Per Per Per Per Amount. Amount. Total. Amount. Amount. Total. Amount. Amount. Total. Mile. Mile. Mile. Mile. Mile. Mile.
EXPENDITURE— £ d. £ d. £ £ d. £ d. £ £ d. £ d. £ 416,056 4-43 416,056 20,308 6-16 20,308 436,364 4-49 436,364 45,343 •48 41/720 -37 87,063 900 -27 3,842 •13 4,742 46,243 •48 45,562 •32 91,805 784,838 8-36 690,262 604 1,475,100 13,341 4-05 172,597 6-02 185,938 798,179 8-21 862,859 6-04 1,661,038 94,634 1-01 94,634 7,014 2-13 7,014 101,648 1-05 101,648 623,939 6-64 623,939 28,049 8-51 28,049 651,988 6'71 651,9SS 2,373,121 25-27 2,283,742 19-99 4,656,863 108,989 33-07 4S7.956 17-02 596,945 2,482,110 25-53 2,77i',698 19-39 5^53,80,' 153,669 1-64 127,007 111 280.676 4,391 1-33 31,871 111 36,262 158,060 1-62 158,878 I-Il 316,938 34,012 -36 34,012 2,019 •61 2,019 36,031 •37 36,031 43,674 •38 43,674 9,617 •34 9,617 53,291 •37 53,291 224,045 239 173,811 1-52 397,856 9.476 2-88 25,906 •90 35,382 233,521 2-40 199,717 1-40 433,238 92,089 •08 64,393 •56 (56,482 3,739 113 11,769 •41 15,508 95,828 '98 76,162 •53 171,990 150,431 1-60 . 110,798 -97 261,229 4,729 1-44 21,813 •76 26,542 155,160 1-60 132,611 •93 287,771
4,992,177 53-16 3,535,407 3094 8,527,584 202,955 61-58 765,371 2669 968,326 5,195,132 53-44 4,300,778 30-09 9,495,910
6,821 -07 408 7,229 361 11 361 7.182 •07 408 7,590 23,951 -25 7,970 •07 31,921 1,349 •41 1,106 •04 2,455 25,300. •26 9,076 •07 34,376
30,772 -32 8,378 •07 39,150 1,710 •52 1,106 •04 2,816 32,482 •33 9,484 •07 41,966
* apital Debt Charges— 42,556 -45 126,691 111 169.247 31,324 I 09 31,324 42,556 •44 .158,015 110 200,571 41,250 •44 9,912 •09 51,162 5.330 1-62 946 03 6,276 46,580 •48 10,858 •08 57,438 153,680 1-64 104,012 •91 257,692 19,470 590 15,611 •55 35.081 173,150 1-78 119,623 •84 292,773 10,209 •11 10,209 4,417 1-34 4,417 14,626 •15 14,626
247,695 2-64 240,615 2-11 488,310 29,217 8-86 47,881 1-67 77,098 276,912 2-85 288,496 2-02 565,408
5,270,644 56-12 3,784,400 3312 9,055,044 233,882 70-96 814,358 28-40 1,048,240 5,504,526 56-62 4,598,758 32-18 10,103,284
EARNINGS— Traffic Receipts, Passes, Rent, Carriage of Mails, etc 4,513,485 '48-06 3.468,207 3036 7,981.692 147,511 44-76 143,330 25-93 890,841 4,660,996 47-95 4,211,537 2946 8,872,533 Subsidy from Consolidated Revenue—Chi'dren and Pensioners 93,000 -99 73,000 •64 166,000 3.000 •91 15,000 •52 18,000 96,000 •99 88,000 •62 184,000 „ " „ „ „ —Los"es due to Coal Strike 178,000 1-90 178,000 14.000 4-25 8,000 •28 22,000 192,000 1-98 8,000 -06 200,000 20,253 •21 7.304 •06 27,557 591 •18 335 -01 926 20,844 •21 7,639 -05 28,483 13,129 14 13.129 1,109 •33 1,109 14,238 •14 14,238
4,817,867 51-30 3,548,511 31 06 8,360,378 166,211 50-43 766,665 26-74 932,876 4,984,078 51-27 4,315,176 30-19 9,299,254
Loss Loss r_oss Loss * Loss Loss Loss Loss Loss 452,777 4-82 235,889 2-06 08S.066 67,671 20-53 47,693 1-66 115,364 520,448 5-35 283,582 1-99 804,030
22,540,000 27,241,000 791.000 6,881,000 23,331,000 34,302,000
* The last of the remaining tramway services at Newcastle was discontinued and replaced by omnibuses on and from lltli .Tunc, 1950. Substitutions of omnibuses for trams on other routes had been made at intervals during the year and the operating costs of trams Iherefore affords no basis for comparisons with the cost of bus operations at Newcastle. 43
Appendix 9. The number of staff in the various branches of the Department at June 30, 1950, was as follows :•
Sydney. Newcastle. Total. Grand Total. Salary. Wages. Total. Salary. Wages. Total. Salary. Wages.
MALE STAFF. Traffic- Tramway Division 240 3,202 3,442 23 23 263 3,202 3,465 3,861 Omnibus Division 76 2,893 2,969 10 882 892 86 3,775 Mechanical and Electrical Engineer ing— 143 1,804 1.947 6 81 87 149 1,885 2,034 Tramway Division 1,098 1 128 129 48 1,179 1,227 Omnibus Division 47 1,051 947 4 78 82 79 950 1,029 Civil Engineering 75 872 10 410 37 447 Road Transnort 400 37 437 10 Accounts, Staff, Secretarial, Stores, 31 521 128 649 Legal, Medical 495 123 618 26 5 11,156 12,712 TOTALS—MAI.ES 1,476 9,982 11,458 80 1,174 1,254 1,556
FEMALK STAFF. Traffic- 282 Tramway Division 270 281 12 270 527 Omnibus Division 525 527 2 525 Mechanical and Electrical Engineer ing— 4 Tramwp / Division 4 4 4 2 OmnitdS Division 2 2 2 1 Civil Engineering ] 1 1 185 Road Transport 185 Accounts, Staff, Secretarial, Stores, 182 182 151 Legal, Medical 35 116 35 116 151 1,152 TOTALS—FEMALES 830 1,148 322 830 318
TOTAL STAFF (MALES AND FEMALES)LES).. Traffic- 3,747 Tramway Division 251 3,472 3,723 24 24 275 3,472 4,388 Omnibus Division 78 3,418 3,496 10 882 892 88 4,300 Mechanical and Electrical Engineer ing— 2,038 Tramway Division 147 1,804 1,951 6 81 87 153 1,885 1,229 Omnibus Division 49 1,051 1,100 1 128 129 50 1,179 1,030 Civil Engineering , 76 872 948 4 78 82 80 950 632 Road Transport 582 37 619 13 13 595 37 Accounts, Staff, Secretarial, Stores. Legal, Medical 611 158 769 26 5 31 637 163 800 13,864 GRAND TOTAL 1,794 10,812 12,606 84 1,174 1,258 1,878 11,986
Appendix 10. MOTOR REGISTRATION SECTION. Summary of Total Collections lor the year 1st July, 1949, to 30th June, 1950.
TAX- s. o. £ s. d. Special Deposits Account—Main Roads Act, 1924-1949— Motor Vehicles (other than Public Motor Vehicles) 2,772,715 2 2 Less Refunds 19,753 6 5 2,752,961 15 9 Special Deposits Account—Public Vehicles Fund— Public Motor Vehicles 112,900 14 8 Less Refunds 4,192 18 10 108,707 15 10
2,861,669 11 7 Total Tax £ FEES (AND SUNDRIES)— Road Transport and Traffic Fund— Motor Traffic Acts, 1909-1949 1,032,481 9 1 Transport Acts, 1930-1950 : 24,666 4 4 Motor Tax Management Act, 1914 1,368 12 6 Motor Vehicles Taxation Management Act 1949
Less Refunds 1,058,516 5 11 1,104 4 10 1,057,412 1 1 Sundries— Search Fees, Exchange, etc 1,333 0 4 Unclaimed Moneys 458 4 9 Compulsory Vehicle Examination—Service Station Fees 2,036 0 6 Miscellaneous 25,692 10 3 29,519 15 10 Total 1.086,931 16 11 Special Deposits Account—Public Vehicles Fund— Service License Fees 21,701 9 3
Less Refunds t 21.701 9 3 State Transport (Co-ordination) Fund— Fees and other Charges , •22,161 11 Lass Refunds -. 6,259 12 715,901 18 11 Total Fees and Sundries 1,824,535 5 1 Grand Total 4,686,204 16 8
Fines and Costs amounting to £517 7s. 6d. collected on behalf of the Commonwealth Government in connection with Liquid Fuel Control are not included in tbe above statement. *63495—5 44
Apendix 11.
ROAD TRANSPORT AND TRAFFIC FUND.
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AKD PAYMENTS for the Year ended 30th June, 1950, and a comparison with 1949.
Receipts. Payments.
Year ended Sfear ended Year ended Year ended 30th June, 30th June. 30th June, 30th June, 1949. 1950. 1949. 1950.
£ B. Leas Expenditure for other services recouped to this Fund from— Liquid Fuel Control Board Do do \ 51,660 6 7 Fines and costs J 73,368 15 1 Emergency Road Trans port Activities 452 17 0 £ 73,368 15 1 73,: 52,113 3 7 52,113 3 7 Contributions by Commonwealth Government— Road Safety Council 13,124 0 0 342,913 9 9 348,535 14 13,125 0 Towards the Cost of providing additional Traffic facilities 5,640 0 0 5,640 0 Towards the Cost of preparing special information 716 10 0 1,315 0 19,480 10 0 20,080 0 Recoup to Consolidated Revenue Fund of value of Police Services in reapect of Road Transport and Traffic Regis tration of Vehicles and Licensing of Drivers 730,070 16 10 440,135 12 0 Less Amount received from Police Department for sale of Motor Cars .. 508 17 0 730,070 16 10 439,626 15 0 Less Amount recouped from State Transport (Co-ordina tion) Fund ,000 0 0 6,000 0 0 722,070 16 10 433,626 15 0 Less Amount included above under " Road Safety Coun cil" 5,650 0 0 5,650 0 0 716,420 16 10 427,976 15 0 Auditor General's Fees 200 0 200 0 0 Motor Vehicle Registration Labels 2,090 15 1,921 2 11 Motor Vehicle Number Plates 11,001 8 8,579 17 4 Provision of Traffic Facilities 8,081 8 7,122 16 11 Surface Maintenance adjoining Tram Tracks 23,802 1 29,409 4 10 1,104,510 0 0 823,745 11 9 Pa vment to Country Main Roads Fund under "Section 202 Transport Acts, 1930-1950 1,902 6 11 1,106,412 ,745 11 1,106,412 6 11 5,745 11 9- Security Deposits— Security Deposits— Balance brought from 30th"June 4,435 0 0 4,335 0 0 Refunds 570 0 0 665 0 0 Receipts 760 0 0 765 0 0 Balance at 30th June 4,625 0 0 4,435 0 0 1,111,607 6 11 828,845 11 9 1,111,607 6 11 828,845 11 S. B. BERRY, Chief Accountant, 28th August, 1950. Audited and found correct, W. J. CAMPBELL, Auditor-General of N.S.W. Sydney, 23rd October, 1950. 45 Appendix 12. PUBLIC VEHICLES FUND—(SPECIAL DEPOSITS ACCOUNT). STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS, EXPENDI-HTEE AND DISTBIBTJTIONS for the Year ended 30th June, 1950, and a comparison with the previous year. Receipts. Expenditure and Distributions. Head of Receipt. 1950. 1949. 1950. 1949. B. A. £ s. d. Distribution of tax on Motor Omnibuses to £ s. d. £ a. d. balances brought forward— Department of Main Roads, Municipalities From 30th June, 1948 : '541 12 2 and Shires— Metropolitan 56,926 18 10 48,507 6 * „ 30th Jone, 1949 381,229 9 3 Newcastle 10,830 4 0 8,253 10 7 Totals £ 67,757 2 10 56,760 17 1 Tax— Motor Omnibuses— Metropolitan 62,152 14 10 49,944 16 11 Newcastle 11,753 7 10 8,662 7 4 Expenditure from Receipts of Tax on other Public Vehicles— Totals, Motor Omnibuses £ 73,906 2 8 58,607 4 3 Improved Traffic Facilities— Metropolitan 39,710 1 7 45,389 12 11 Newcastle 2,992 15 2 2,499 14 « Other public Vehicles- Metropolitan 32,753 4 8 32,064 19 7 Total £ 42,702 16 9 47,889 7 8 Newcastle 2,048 8 6 1,816 11 2 Totals, other Public Vehicles ...£ 34,801 13 2 ,881 10 9 Distribution of Service License Fees- Metropolitan 18,208 4 9 13,796 0 » Newcastle 3,236 18 8 2,230 1 6 "Service License Fees— Total £ 21,445 3 6 16,026 2 3 Metropolitan 18,349 0 5 14,527 14 1 Newcastle 3,352 8 10 2,347 15 0 Totals £ 21,701 9 3 16,875 9 1 Balances on Fund at 30th June- Tax— Motor Omnibuses— Metropolitan 19,734 12 1 14,508 16 1 Newcastle 3,253 5 7 2,330 1 9 Other Public Vehicles— Metropolitan • 339,258 13 5 346,215 10 4 Newcastle 14,303 4 9 15,247 11 5 Service License Fees— Metropolitan 2,518 17 10 2,378 2 2 Newcastle , 664 17 8 549 7 6 379,733 11 4 381,229 9 3 Oru.nd Totals 511,638 14 4 501,905 16 3 Grand Totals £ 511,638 14 4 501,905 16 3 S. B. BERRY, Chief Accountant, 28th August, 1950. Audited and found correct, W. J. CAMPBELL, Auditor-General of N.S.W. Sydney, 23rd October, 1950. Appendix 13. STATE TRANSPORT (CO-ORDINATION) FUND. Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year ended 30th June, 1950, and a comparison with the previous year. Year ended Year ended Receipts, Year ended 30th June, 1950. Year ended 30th June, 1949. Payments. 30th June, 30th June, 1950. 1949. a. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ S. d. 1st July—Balance brought forward 42,232 3 1 25,250 9 10 Administrative Expenses- State Transport (Co-ordination).Act, 1931— Salaries and Wages .. 31,189 12 4 29,835 14 1 License Fees 43,225 0 0 40,355 10 0 General Expenses 17,436 8 2 11,617 14 11 Less Refunds 112 16 0 114 8 6 43,112 4 0 40,241 1 6 48,626 0 41,453 9 0 Miscellaneous Fees 6,292 7 2 4,813 3 6 Less Refunds Payment to Police Department for services 6,292 7 2 4,813 3 6 in connection with the supervision of the Police Court Penalties \ State Transport (Co-ordination) Act... 8,000 0 0 6,000 0 0 Legal Costs Recovered J 11,076 0 2 9,396 10 8 56,626 0 47,453 9 0 Revenue in respect of the carriage of pas sengers 68,670 15 8 64,190 18 9 Less Refunds .' 108 6 3 113 18 6 68,562 9 5 64,077 0 3 Payments to Commissioner for Railways and Commissioner for Road Transport and Tram Revenue in respect of the carriage of goods 592,897 8 2 475,543 18 11 ways under the provisions of section 26 (7) Less Refunds 6,038 10 0 4,386 2 9 of the State Transport (Co-ordination) Act 586,858 18 2 471,157 16 2 of Revenue collected in respect of the 715,901 18 11 589,685 12 1 carriage of passengers and goods— Security Deposits— Railways— Balance from previous year 907 0 0 667 0 0 Passenger charges 68,497 0 0 63,658 0 0 Receipts—year 335 0 0 325 0 0 Goods charges 1,242 0 0 992 0 0 Tramways- 523,232 3 0 461,532 12 4 Less Refunds 135 0 0 85 0 0 Passenger charges 1,107 0 0 907 0 0 503 0 1 59 17 6 525,250 9 10 592.232 3 1 Security Deposits held at 30th June. 1,107 0 0 907 0 0 Balance in Fund at 30th Juno 109,275 18 5 42,232 3 1 759,241 2 0 615,843 1 11 759,241 2 0 615,843 1 11 S. B. BERRY, Chief Accountant, 28th August, 1950, Audited and found correct. W. J. CAMPBELL, Auditor-General of N.S.W- Sydney, 23rd October, 195Q, 1 47 APPENDIX 14. Motor Vehicles in New South Wales.—REGISTRATIONS CURRENT. Public Vehicles Other Vehicles. (Metropolitan and Newcastle*). At End of Year or Month. Traders' AM Plates. Vehicles. Private** Cab. Van. Bus. Car. Lorry. Hire Car. Cycle. § 1911 175 3 4 3,975 2,788 6,945 1916 268 32 12 14,175 845 7,070 254 22,656 1921 407 376 180 28,665 3,524 11,291 413 44,856 1926 779 1,723 486 104,675 22,986 25,424 1,320 157,393 1927 997 2,016 525 129,985 30,517 28,054 1,803 193,897 1928 1,173 2,126 565 155,403 37,129 30,882 1,940 229,218 1929 1,364 2,274 612 170,039 42,594 30,655 2,022 249,560 1930 1,221 2,186 • 523 164,169 42,278 27,258 1,593 239,228 1931f 1,091 1,967 776 144,749 37,259. 23,124 458 209,424 1932J 1,068 1,861 360 147,043 40,036 23,037 429 213,834 1933 1,052 1,985 450 152,851 44,630 22,751 492 224,211 1934 1,053 2,067 488 161,342 50,514 22,793 655 238,912 1935 1,063 2,085 526 172,156 57,529 23,119 776 257,254 1936 1,155 2,036 567 183,406 65,221 23,418. 909 276,712 1937 1,194 1,914 672 198,925 74,227 24,049 1,075 302,056 1938 1,260 1,782 733 212,002 81,643 24,353 1,167 322,940 1939 1,341 1,765 825 216,443 83,977 23,009 1,194 328,554 1940 1,357 1,641 870 207,446 82,767 21,275 1,007 316,363. 188,561 1941 1,359 1,534 881 82,977 18,946 901 295,159i 171,967 1942 1,350 1,260 901 77.964 14,818 651 268,911, 177,247 1943 1,348 1,157 911 82,782 14,360 636 278,441 183,833 89,604 15,546 1944 1,352 1,079 1,016 533 644 293,607 187,921 99,363 17.900 1945 1,362 1,159 1,049 491 752 309,997 194,973 120,367 23,499 1946 1,358 1,372 1,103 480 1,077 344,229 205,433 140,108 27,408 1947 1,580 1,431 1,349 490 1,289 379,088 224,906 157,276 33,398 1,637 422,425 1948 1,645 1,521 1,536 506 235,688 164,791 36,379 1,781 443,950 1949—June 1,647 1,527 1,634 503 250,628 175,654 39,575 1,959 473,256 1,652 1,553 1,732 503 272,355 187,909 42,461 2,189 510,540 1950—June 1,695 1,561 1,854 516 * Newcastle included from 1st October, 1930 t Figures adjusted on a new basis as from 1st October, 1931, to show actual number of vehicles on the road Numbers slightly deflated as a result, t Government vehicles included for the first time. Approximately 1,700 vehicles added. § Includes tractors and trailers. ** Private hire cars included in cars before June, 194*, 48 APPENDIX 15. STATEMENT OF CHARGES FOR OFFENCES FOR WHICH CONVICTION INVOLVES AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION. Discharged. Unlicensed (Section 556A, Type of Offence. Convicted. Drivers Crimes Act, 1900, Involved. as amended). 572 1,451 195 10 147 . 25 2 31 6 Total 584 1,629 226 AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION BY REASON OF THE ABOVEMENTIONED CONVICTIONS. Additional Type of Offence. One Year. Three Years. Total, Periods. Drive whilst under the influence 1,301 136 14 1,451 Drive manner or speed dangerous ... 124 15 8 147 Not stop after accident 16 14 1 31 Total 1,441 165 23 1,629 APPEALS AGAINST CONVICTIONS INVOLVING AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION. Allowed. Dismissed, Discharged. Disallowed. Unconditionally. (Section 556A Crimes Act, 1900, as amended). 33 181 222 11 5 15 1 2 Total 45 186 239 STATEMENT OF SUSPENSION AND CANCELLATION OF LICENCES AND APPLICATIONS THEREFOR REFUSED BY THE COMMISSIONER. R AFITI Q Licences Suspended Applications or Cancelled. Refused. 9 81 65 119 219 52 Criminal and traffic convictions 8 21 8 2 15 75 8 58 Total 332 408 APPEALS AGAINST COMMISSIONER'S DECISION TO CANCEL, SUSPEND OR REFUSE A LICENCE. Suspensions and Cancellations Refusals by Commissioner. by Commissioner. Allowed. Disallowed. Allowed. Disallowed. 20 37 3 4 49 APPENDIX 15—continued. STATEMENT OP SERIOUS OFFENCES WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION. Discharged. Suspensions or (Section 556A, Type of Offence. Convicted. Disqualifications Crimes Act, 1900 Ordered by Court. as amended.) 106 108 1,562 8 Ti 5,486 89 9 9 Total 185 7,163 106 APPEALS AGAINST SUSPENSIONS OR DISQUALIFICATIONS IMPOSED BY COURT FOR THE ABOVE OFFENCES. Allowed— Disallowed— Disqualifications or Disqualifications or Suspensions Raised. Suspensions to Stand. 13 16 ID each of the foregoing statements the number of appeals allowed is included in the total number of convictions, disqualifications, refusals, etc.