Motor Cycle in Flames
Two persons riding on a motor cycle had a narrow escape at Minnamurra on Monday afternoon last when the back tyre of the machine blew out and flung…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1939
413 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 21
Fatal Accident. Motor Cycle Rider Killed
On Saturday, Christmas Eve, a tragic accident occurred on the Prince's Highway south of Munnamunnorah Creek, when John Patrick Kenny, aged 42, of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Towrodgi Creek Bridge
Three tenders were received for the construction of the new bridge over Towrodgi Creek in Pioneer-road. These were formally considered in…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →H. V. MORTON'S Great Series "Into the Land of Egypt" No. 27—On the Road to Sinai
AT 5 o'clock, the next morning, Mr. Vallinis arrived to take me to Sinai. The two cars were drawn up outside the hotel. It is a rule of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Notes
Most motorists are aware that oil rots rubber should it remain long in contact with that substance. Recognising this fact, some motorists, when…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Accidents a Suggestion
A gentleman who has had a lot of motoring experience has suggested that the Government should appoint certain experienced drivers as special…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Road Safety. the Four Absolutes
Here are what might be called the four "absolutes" for checking oneself in an effort to solve the human factor in the accident problem…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Warning Signs Wanted North Wollongong Bridge
A rider, suggesting that warning signs should be erected on either side of the railway overhead bridge at North Wollongong, was added to the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Road Safety the Four Absolutes
Here are what might be called the four "absolutes" for checking oneself in an effort to solve the human factor in the accident problem…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Big Drive For Road Safety
The appalling death toll of the road during the Christmas and New Year holidays has caused an awakening of public interest in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Free Railway Passes for Show Judges Assistance Sought
The granting of free railway passes to judges at agricultural shows is being sought by the United Pure-Bred Cattle Breeders' Association of New…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motoring
Are running boards on motor cars to be dropped? This question will probably be decided one way or the other, as the result of buyers' reactions in…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Motor Accident Man Dies From Injuries
About 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, whilst a utility truck containing a party that had been camping at Narooma, was proceeding north along the Prince's…
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Walter Albert Hackett, for not keeping to the left, was fined 15/- with 8/- costs. Constable King said defendant…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Macquarie Pass Road
Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., has received the following letter, (dated 23/12/38) from Mr. S. R. Henderson, Secretary of the Main Roads…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Drive. for Road Safety. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)
The appalling death roll of the road during the Christmas and New Year holidays has caused an awakening of public interest in the need for making…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Free Railway Passes. for Show Judges
The granting of free railway passes to judges at agricultural shows is being sought by the United Pure Bred Cattle Breeders' Association of New South…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gerringong Road Work
The Crooked River road at Gerringong will shortly be the scene of much activity when the new national work commences, as anticipated on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Growing Popularity of the Motor Grid
The increasing use of motor transport, particularly the farm lorry and utility truck, in rural areas has hastened the popularity of motor grids,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Towrodgi Bridge
Council went into committee to consider tenders received for construction of Towrodgi Bridge. It was reported later that the…
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