Road Toll Grows in Country
It is the considered opinion of experts in a position to judge that the mileage travelled by the 328,000 motor vehicles in the State is leas now…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1940
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Road Deaths in the Country. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)
Analysis of reports of road acc[?]den's in the State for December and January show that more than 65 per cent, of the fatal accidents are…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Young Man Killed. Apparently Fell from Goods Train
While proceeding [?]orth at about 5.15 on Monday morning the crew of the Brisbane Express saw the body of a man lying on the rails at the side…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Motorists' Corner. "Pool Petrol" in England
A letter from a colleague en the London press reveals a rather unhappy state of affairs regarding petrol, which may eventually affect us…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bush Fire Danger to Motorists
While the present heat wave and drought conditions continue many motorists are compelled, to drive through areas where bush fires are burning close…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Motorists' Corner the Cause of Bush Feres "Carbon" Stands by the Farmer
"Carbon," of the R.A.C.A., who is regarded as one of the lending motoring authorities in Australia, spiritedly defends the farmers against the sweeping…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor World. Protection for Pedestrians
Police escorts for pedestrians at busy crossings is the basis of a plan that has been instituted at Trafford Bar, Manchester, by the Lancashire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Road House in the Hills."
Listeners on the National network will recall with delight the "Theatre Street" session which originated from the Adelaide studio. These features…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →That Road Question. To the Editor "Wingham Chronicle."
Sir, Will you allow me a small space in your paper to answer that "First of April" gentleman, who lives on the Taree Estate Road—Mr. E. J. Hayes…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Accidents. Cars Buckled
Two motor accidents have occurred this week, and one that happened on Wingham-Taree road on. Monday was remarkable—remarkable to the extent…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Goods Train Derailed
Sunday last Coffs Harbour reported that, a little after six that morning, thirteen trucks of a goods train, from Murwillumbah to Darling Harbour,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cars Collide on Taree-wingham Road
At 10.30 a.m. on Monday a rather serious car collision occurred on the Taree-Wingham road, and although no one was injured, both cars were badly…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Application for £10,000 Grant. for Back Roads in Shire
The Bulga branch P.P.U., in a letter to the meeting of the Manning Shire Council on Monday, expressed a desire that application be made for a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Forster-tuncurry Bridge. Council Aims at Big Reclamation Scheme. Will Provide [?]0-Acre Sports Area and Residential Grounds
The proposed bridge crossing to take the place of the ferry service took new and appealingly attractive form before Stroud Shire Council on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Forster-tuncurry Bridge Stroud Council Aims at Big Reclamation Scheme Will Provide 30-Acre Sports Area and Residential Grounds
The proposed bridge crossing to take the place of the ferry service took new and appealingly attractive form before Stroud Shire Council on Friday, when…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Alleged Racehorse Deal Minister for Customs and Motor Industries Representative. Statement by Mr. Curtin Sydney
The Federal Labor leader, Mr. Curtin, speaking at Geelong in support of the Labour candidates for Corio by-election, alleged that the Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Orphan School Creek Bridge
Advice has been received by the N.R.M.A. that the bridge over the Orphan School Creek at Canley Vale is considered dangerous for heavy…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Wingham-Taree Road
The danger that exists from the present condition of the Wingham-Taree road was exemplified on Monday afternoon last. Owing to the cloud of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gloucester Shire Council. Engineer's Report. Road Allocations
At Friday's meeting of Council road allocations set out by the Engineer were adopted tentatively and £300 will be set aside for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Local and General. Crescent Head Road Work
Work on the Crescent Head Road is proceeding apace, and the workmen have now reached a point on the village side of the school. Next week…
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