Lower Bridge Tolls
In accordance with a promise made by the Premier, Mr. Stevens, the reductions in the Harbour Bridge toll charge came into force on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1939
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Storm Does Damage In Forbes District Aerodrome Hangar Wrecked
A heavy windstorm about 7.30 p.m. last Tuesday did extensive damage throughout the Forbes district. On portions of the North…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Strand Theatre "Road to Reno"
An enchanting glimpse of the world's most popular grand opera is given in Universal's "The Road to Reno," showing at the Strand Theatre to-night…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Road Fatalities Bad Start for 1939
Whilst Sydney was ushering in the New Year with revelry five people were killed in road smashes in the first four hours of 1939…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Gloves Are Off" Says Minister for Transport No Quarter for Offending Motorists by Wire) Sydney
The Minister for Transport. Mr. Bruxner, said last night that motorists who wilfully flouted the traffic laws would be given no quarter during 1939…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Racing Motorist Killed Struck Three Posts In Australian Grand Prix (By Wire) Sydney
A message from Adelaide states: When his car crashed successively into three posts, white travelling at more than 80 miles an hour. Verney…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →More Railway Excursions This Month
For the convenience of those who were unable to take advantage of the excursion trains run in connection with the Christmas and New Year…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Vehicles for German Army
German motor manufacturers are expected to devote themselves increasingly to the supply of military vehicles, even to the extent of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Road Safety "Absolutes"
The Road Safety Council of New South Wales has listed what it calls the four "absolutes" for checking oneself in an effort to solve the human…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →25 KILLED Holiday Road Toll
Twenty five persons were killed in road accidents in New South Wales during the Christmas and New Year holiday period…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Orange Train Smash Drover's Amazing Escape Engine Splinters Van
An amazing escape from death was experienced by Kenneth John Bowman, a drover, of Tooloon Street, Coonamble, about 3.45 on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →More Railway Excursions This Month
For the convenience of those who were unable to take advantage of the excursion strains run in connection with the Xmas and New Year…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Injured Man Dies Found Near Tramline (By Wire) Sydney
An unidentified man, aged about 50 years, was found lying near the tramlines at Harold Park, last night. He died early this morning in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Truck Stolen From Near Girral
Mr. J. E. Koop, of Girral, reported to the police this morning that his motor truck, had been stolen from his properly during the night…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Truck Destroyed Load of Hay Ignited
Mr. Colin Laraont's big motor lorry was destroyed by fire on Mr. C. J. Gelling's "Rio" farm, near West Wyalong, on Wednesday morning…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Moke Railway Excursions
For the convenience of those who were unable to take advantage of the excursion trains run in connection with the Christmas and New Year holidays,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Road Safety. the Four Absolutes (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)
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 2 →The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. London's Accidents Decrease
Accident returns for the quarter ended September 30 show that 49 fewer people were killed in the London metropolitan area and 218 fewer…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Border Clash Hungarian Action Railway Traffic Diverted (By Wire) Sydney
A message from Prague states: As the result of tension following a border clash, the Hungarian authorities have suspended…
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