The Army on Wheels Motors Replace the Horse
"Mechanisation" of the army has become a familiar phrase, but how many Australians have any appreciation of the extent to which it has…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1940
498 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 25
Cyclist Injured Crashes Heavily on Parkes Road Ran Over Dog
Eddie Kelly, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Kelly, of Little Wombat Street, on Monday was the victim of a cycle accident which resulted…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →No Morning Tea For Men on Road Jobs Cabinet's Decision
Despite protests made by the men themselves, prominent industrialists, and members of both Houses of Parliament, including Government members…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Cars Australian Manufacture Question to be Submitted to Parliament
The Federal Government has decided that having regard to the issues involved in the agreement with Australian Consolidated…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Motorists' Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes
It seems to be fine in Court some mornings, and finer on others. Early this month a motorist appeared in a Sydney Traffic Court and was fined…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Motor Car Industry Agreement with Company to Be Discussed in Parliament Statement by Prime Minister
The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) issued oil January 31, 1340, the following statement:—"The Commonwealth Government…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Road Deaths in Country. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)
Analysis of reports of road reel dents in the State for December and January show that more than 65 per cent of the fatal accidents are…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →65 Per Cent. Road Deaths in Country
Analysis of reports of road accidents in the State for December and January show that more than 65 percent of the fatal accidents are…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Explosion in Train Nobody Injured But Much Damage Done (By Wire) Sydney
A message from Auckland (New Zealand) states that, an explosion in a Wellington tram car partially wrecked the front portion…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Russia and Germany Railway Agreement Concluded (By Wire) Sydney
A Berlin message states:—A railway frontier agreement between Russia and Germany has been concluded…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Motorists Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes
BLUFF ARTISTS.—You lead an interesting life when you represent the senior motoring organisation in Australia, and would be amazed at the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →70,033 New Motor Vehicles Registrations for 1939 More British Cars In Australia
A total of 70,033 new motor vehhicles were registered, in Australia during 1939. According to a summary of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Motorists' Corner. the Cause of Bush Fires
"Carbon" Stands by the Farmers-- "Carbon," of the R.A.C.A., who is regarded as one of the leading motoring authorities in Australia, spiritedly…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Railway Strike. Menindee to Broken Hill
In our last issue we briefly referred to the above matter and made the comment that it was causing great inconvenience and was a bad piece of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Road Deaths More in Country Than Metropolitan Area
Analysis of reports of road accidents in the State for December and January show that more than 65 per cent, of the fatal accidents…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Modern Motor Units Pty. Ltd. Authorised Ford Dealer and Garage Proprietor
Many good reasons are supported by the actual facts in contemplating the values offered in the Ford today. It is true that new methods usually…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Man Injured On Railway Trolly Lever Pierces Armpit
Whilst travelling on a railway trolly on Wednesday afternoon, near Darnobaigle, Clive Flint, of Sydney suffered an injury that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Forbes Motors Official G.M.H. Sales and Service Garage
The world's greatest engineers and scientists tell us that it is a physical Impossibility for man to build a perfect machine, for no matter how complete…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Aerodrome Proposal Fizzles Out
In reply to further representations by Bland Shire Council, asking that the work of constructing the proposed £ 5,000 aerodrome at West…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Placing the Army on Wheels What Australia is Doing Motors Replace the Horse
"Mechanisation" of the Array has become a familiar phrase, but how many Australians have any appreciation of the extent to which it…
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