N.r.m.a. Notes Costly Motoring in Italy
The price of petrol in Italy has now been raised to the equivalent of 54 a gallon. A few weeks ago it cost 210…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1936
245 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 13
Motor Cyclist Seriously Injured Collision with Taxi on Main Western Road
James Rutledge, 22, was 'riding his motor cycle along the Great Western High why hear Woodford on Saturday when…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Safety First! Katoomba Colliery Scenic Railway Splendid New Equipment
The . management of the Katoomba Colliery must indeed he commended for its regard for the safety of passengers on the Scenic Railway, especially during the peak season. In addition to the seemingly adequate plant in operation, it has…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A New Armoured Car
A remarkable new armoured car is to be tested by the British War Office, according to reports. It has four-wheel…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →More Railway Excursions to and From Sydney
Word has been received from the Secretary for Railways of an extra series of excursion trains to Sydney, nat is, in addition to the facilities…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Riverview Road (To the Editor)
Sir, --On 17th December, 1935, you reported that relief men "are at present on the job repairing Mount Riverview Road." But up to to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A Lamps for Pedestrians
When walking along unlighted highways in Normandy, France, pedestrians must carry lamps, says a new official ruling…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fractured Legs Two Men Injured in Road Collision
A collision between a motor cycle and side-car, and a motor car, occurred near "Yama," between Hazelbrook and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →That Overhead Bridge! No Discussion at Town Hall on Engineer Harding's Plan
Enquiries made from Mr. P. C. Taylor (Town Clerk) are to the effect that the meeting which it was hoped to hold at the Town Hall on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Road Danger Press Controversy
The declaration against motorists kindled the spark; the motorists fanned the flames when it was maintained that the cyclist and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →R.a.c.a. Weekly News Summary Harbour Bridge Toll Sates
Consdierable delay is being caused to traffic at the Harbour Bridge Toll during peak hours, not because of any inefficiency of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Pilfering From Motor Cars
In view of the widespread pilfering from cars and the frequency with which vehicles are stolen, the R.A.C.A. reminds motorists of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Hit-run Motorists Two Katoomba Men Injured. Driver and One Other Detained
While walking home at 11.15 p.m. on Saturday, Messrs C. Thirtell, 22, and J. Makin, 24, of Queen's Road, Katoomba,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Good Roads to Sights. (To the Editor)
Sir, I have just returned" from a holiday trip, which I chose, like many thousands of city people, to spend in the Blue Mountains, My…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Use of Motor Horn
The indiscriminate use of the horn by some drivers causes them to become a menace to the public and to the general flow of traffic…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Velocette Motor-cycle
Mr. "Joe" Mergan, the local agent for P. & R. Williams, Ltd., reports the sale of a 1936 312 h.p. Velocette motor-cycle to Mr. "Bill"…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Tool Kit Contents
Some motorists are inclined to be careless about their tool kit notwithstanding every new car is supplied with a complete outfit of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →N.r.m.a. News and Notes Far North Coast Road
The popular tourist route from Lismore through Casino and Kyogle to New England Highway at Woodenbong, now offers favourable…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mountain Roads. (To the Editor)
Sir,--In a recent issue of your paper I notice a letter deploring, the state of the mountain by roads, particularly in the vicinity of M[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railways and Land Values
It is a matter of common knowledge that the construction of railways is of special and peculiar Benefit to…
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