The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Motor Spirit From Coal
The great demand for British Ben-zole motor spirit has a far-reaching effect upon the British coal indus-try, for only about 2 1/2 gallons of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1939
566 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 19 of 29
Children Blamed Logs on Railway Line Motor Tricycle Rerailed
Logs which were placed across the railway line about a mile from Weethalle caused the derailmen of a motor tricycle and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Motorists' Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes New Lighting Regulations
Recently introduced regulations covering the fitting of headlamps on heavy lorries, and additional tail-lights or reflectors on all vehicles towing trailers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Timetable
Commencing next Monday, August 28, the trains will run as follows:-- Diesel from Parkes to Broken Hill on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Traffic Bridge Wanted Public Meeting at Ungarie
A large public meeting was held in the War Memorial Hall at Ungarie on Saturday, to consider the construction of a traffic bridge over the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →B'bong Roads Attention at Last BEDGERABONG, Wed
Some long-waited-for repairs have been done to our roads during the week. If it is possible at a later period to have them gravelled, the Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Motor Lorry Kills Little Child West Wyalong Fatality Fell Under Heavy Wheel
Keith Edward Crowe, aged 4, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Crowe, of West Wyalong, received fatal injuries at noon to.day (Thursday)…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Motorists' Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes
THIS HEADLIGHT BUSINESS.—Recently introduced regulations covering the fitting of headlamps on heavy lorries, and additional tail…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Warning To the Man Who Takes a Risk Motor Fatalities in Rural Areas Increase
Although there is a general feeling of satisfaction that the death roll of road accidents was reduced by 10.9 per cent. last year, there…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Act Breaches Transfer of Registrations Adjournment Granted
A couple of prosecutions for failing to transfer registrations within the prescribed period of seven days in cases where motor cars had…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Condobolin Air Display. Official Opening of Aerodrome
The Newcastle Aero Club will provide an Air Display at the Condobolin Aerodrome on Saturday, 2nd September, and Sunday, 3rd September…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motoring on Coal Gas. New Engine Which Does Away with Petrol
British Members of Parliament are shortly to be shown new types of motor car engines driven by high-compression coal gas which, it is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Unexpected Cause of Road Accidents
"What causes a road accident?" This question was put to world authorities recently and the final answer was, "meeting the unexpected." says…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Brake Testing Making Vehicles Roadworthy (Article Ii) (Issued by the Commissioner for Road Transport and Tramways)
The driver of a vehicle, should himself make frequent tests under driving conditions (where traffic conditions permit), by imagining an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Broken Hill Line Altered Train Services
Commencing last Monday, August 28, the diesel train known as the Silver City Comet will run tri-weekly. It will leave leave Parkes at 8.15 a.m…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Man Who Takes a Risk. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)
Although there is a general feeling of satisfaction that the death roll of road accidents was reduced by 10.9 per cent. last year, there are features…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Three Million Registrations
There were 3,044,861 motor vehicles, licensed by Britain at the end of May—137,868 more than in May last year. And in the first six months of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Notes Important New Conditions
It is obligatory on the owners of all motor vehicles to maintain their cars, lorries, motor cycles, etc.. in a roadworthy conditions. Once a year such…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Motorists' Corner. Expensive Parking
It is cheaper to park the "Empress of Britain," largest liner to visit Sydney, than it is to park a motor-car in Castelreagh Street. This was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Unregistered Motor Car on Road
Lawrence William Cohen, an employee at the Jemalong irrigation works, was charged at the local Police Court on Tuesday with driving an…
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