Lives Saved More Can Be Done (Issued by N.S.W. Road Safe Council)
Motorists and pedestrians have cooperated in such a wonderful way with the traffic authorities that, with their help, the year has passed the first…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1939
1,604 stories in Murray's papers · page 31 of 81
Speeding Motorists Cause 70 Per Cent. of Accidents
Speaking at a luncheon of the Wagga Rotary Club, Constable Johnson said the [?] of accidents [?] to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Notes
If owners of cars wish to have their care made like new--inside and outside, top end bottom -- they should take them to Bolton's depot, at rear…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railways Profits £5,000,000 BUT £1,000,000 Deficit Faced Strikes and Drought Contribute Sydney
It is reported that a loss of £1,000,000 is likely to be incurred by the New South Wales Railways for the year ending June 30 next…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →U S. Aeroplane Exports Up Washington, May 12
American aeronautical exports during the first quarter of 1939 totalled £4,000,000, which is an increase of 42 per cent, compared, with the same…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Few Passengers for Excursion Train
The excursion train which left Albury for Sydney on Thursday afternoon provided a return journey at the single rate, but it was not largely…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Road Safety. Skids Cause Accidents
Road accident report's from country centres for last month indicate that a high proportion was due to skidding and in the coming months many more…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Broke His Promise Mr. E. S. Spooner Charged Bridge Over Bowna Creek
Allegations that the Minister, for Works and Local Government (Mr. Spooner) had broken a promise made about 18 months ago, to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ex-constable Seeks £15,000 Father and Son Sued Road Collision Sequel Sydney
One of the biggest civil claims in recent years was commenced in the Causes Court to-day. Harry Foster, a former constable,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Unusual Case. Example to Motorists
Before on owner of a motor vehicle allows a person to drive his car or truck he should satisfy himself that the person is a licensed driver…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railway Instruction Cars Open for Public Inspection
The N.S.W. Railways have decided to allow the public to inspect travelling cars which -the department uses to give instruction to country employes…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cut in Two by Train Perth
Run over by a train in the shunting yard at Northam to-day, W. Crawley, a boiler-maker, was killed instantly when the wheels cut his body in two…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Constable in Exciting Pursuit Lad in Motor Car Escapes From Under Pistol Point Apprehended Later at The Rock
After allegedly illegally taking two cars from Henty, a 15-year-old boy was apprehended at pistol point near The Rock on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Further Bomb Outrages in London Gang in Motor Car Blamed London, May 13
An explosion in the public lavatories at Marble Arch underground station brought crowds running from Hyde Park to-day but no one was hurt…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Cyclist Killed in Crash Melbourne
When his motor cycle skidded on the slippery surface of St Kilda road, near Arthur street, this morning, Peter Sterling, aged 24, of Almond street,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Cyclist Dies From Injuries Sydney
The death occurred last night of Herman Scrieber, aged 55, of La Perouse, who was the victim of a motor cycle accident on Friday night…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bridge Party
A successful bridge party was held on Saturday night at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Middleton, in aid of the funds of West Deniliquin Hospital…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hillston Roads Damaged
The recent heavy rains in the Hillston district have done much damage to roads. At the last meeting of the Hillston Council the aldermen discussed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Road Safety Carelessness. Inattention (Issued by the Road Safety Council of N.S.W.)
The number of accidents attributable to carelessness and inattention during the 12 months ended 30th June, 1938, was 1,819, in which 115 persons were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Road Damage in Hume Shire Help From Government Indications by Minister Business Done at Friday’s Meeting of Councillors
At a meeting of Hume Shire Council on Friday evidence of the Considerable damage caused to roads by [?]ouring after the heavy rains was…
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