Terrific Storm in Sydney. Bankstown Railway Line Carried Away
One of the most terrific storms [?] many years swept the metropolit[?] area this morning, doing untold da[?] age in many parts…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1938
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More Train Jumpers
Three young men, two of whom were 22 years of age and the other 21, made their appearance at Forbes Police Court yesterday morning on a charge…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Terrific Storm in Metropolis Worst for Many Years Railways Washed Away, Buildings Flooded Thrilling Rescues of Marooned People Heavy Damage in City and Suburbs (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Afternoon
One of the most terrific rain storms for many years swept the metropolitan area this morning, doing untold damage in many parts…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Plight of Woodstock Pupils No Transport To Cowra Move To Obtain Road Bus
"What is to happen to 25 Woodstock children who are unable to attend Cowra Intermediate High School through lack of convenient…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Commissioners
The Railway Commissioners will pay their annual visit to Grenfell on Thursday. 17th February, and will be pleased to meet any deputations…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motorist to Pay For Running Over Dog
A case of, considerable interest to motorists and the public generally was decided at the Wagga Police Court, when Mr. J. A. Harris, P.M…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Finds Road Faults
In America road constructors use a curious machine which looks like a primitive cycle-car and "smells out" all bumps and hollows, and indicates…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Road Signs Damaged
The damaging of road signs and warning notices by irresponsible persons is frequently brought under the notice of the N.R.M.A. The latest case…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Patterson's Curse in Weja District Condobolin-Crown Camp Road
Following the receipt of a complaint from the Weja branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association in legard to the growth of Patterson's…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Daring Prisoner Dashed From Train But Soon Recaptured (By Wire) Sydney
John Maslion, aged 19 years, a signwriter, who had been sentenced to 18 months' hard labor at the Newcastle Quarter Sessions yesterday, made a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bad Storm Lightning Wrecks Trees and Phones Road Blocked QUANDIALLA, Wed
On Wednesday morning last week steady rain commenced to fall, but by nine o'clock it had cleared with 30 points being registered. Conditions…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. British Road Improvements
According to an official report there were 2093 road junctions improved in Great Britain during the financial year, 1936-37: 1168 miles of footpath…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motoring Notes Efficiency of Headlamps
Motorists who have had trouble with dim headlamps and fading side and rear lights, will receive practical benefit from advice offered by the Royal…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Siamese Prince Invited to Bathurst For Motor Car Race
One of the outstanding racing motor drivers at Brooklands and in Europe, Prince Birabongse, of Slam, may compete in the Australia Grand Prix…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Car Hits Bridge Man Loses Leg
At midnight on Tuesday a utility truck driven by Walter A. Gervens, 24, contractor at Burrowa, accompanied by Raymond Dunn, contractor…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Too Efficient
When teats were made of a new snow plough at Lake Placid, an American winter resort, after a small fall of snow, the machine proved so…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Cycling
The Parkes and District Motor Cycle Club held a handicap hill climb on Memorial Hill to-day, the winner being Stan Matthews of Grenfell…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Cycling. Hill Climb for "Veedol" Trophy
After several months of comparative inactivity, the Parkes! and District Motor Cycle Club blossomed forth again last Sunday and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Action Taken by Railway Department Alleged Damage to Property
The "Advocate" was informed to-day that the Railway Commissioners have decided to proceed against a Wyalong resident at the Wyalong…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Aerodrome. Grant of £1067. Letter From Dept
The Parkes Council has been advised that the Government has approved of a grant of £1067 for the local aerodrome…
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