EVENING TELEGRAPH APRIL 1949

YOUR TELEGRAM, SIR, BY MOTOR-CYCLE

Telegrams will soon be delivered to Grimsby's outskirts for the first time by motor cycle messengers. Push bikes are being replaced for delivery from G.P.O. town head quarters to outlying districts in a bid to speed up services. First motor-cycle delivery will be made in a few weeks.

NINE LUCKY LADS

Nine lucky postal telegraph boys are at present learning how to ride five brand-new 150c.c. two-stroke machines.

Grimsby's head postmaster, Mr. T. P. Dews, said today that the motor-cycles are part of a scheme to increase the efficiency of the service. The mechanised service will not affect central Grimsby. Mr. Dews feels that 'ordinary cycles can negotiate traffic in the centre of the town much' quicker. But part-mechanisation of the service will mean quicker delivery for some areas, and sound economy of manpower.

The boys have been, picked for their age and general ability.Training is intense and thorough. With his parents consent, each boy has been medically examined and had his eyes tested.Some have already passed out and are awaiting delivery of protective clothing.

Said one of the lucky boys, 17-years-old Roy Pitcher, of 79 Legsby Avenue: "I am thrilled to bits. For three years I have had to push a vivid red cycle. Now I feel important.I can I cover twice the distance in less time.''

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