A Visiting Alderman. Recommends Concere Roads
An inte[?]rsted visitor, attending last Tuesday's meeting of the Municipal Council, was Alderman Lightfoot, ex-Mayor of Auburn. During an…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1928
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Motorist Claims Record London
The Paris motorist, Charland, claims the world's record for 10 miles, which he covered at an average speed of 133.53 miles per hour…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Matters. Mr. Williams at Wellington
Mr. F. J. Williams, Western Area Commissioner for Railways, inspected stations and received deputations between Mullion Creek and Wellington…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Of Interest to Motorists Watch the Spark Control
The practice of running with the spark lever in the retard position, which should only be done when starting up or climbing under load, will…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Theft of Motor Car
On December 22 the Molong police received a phone message from Wellington, stating that a motor cur was reported stolen on the previous…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fatal Motor Accident
A motor-car tragedy occurred at Forbes on Sunday night, when Mrs. Eva Maud Parker, a well-known resident of Forbes, was knocked down by…
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On December 22 the Molong police received a phone message from Wellington, stating that a motor car was reported stolen on, the previous…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Morris Cars at the Motor Show
A most attractive and comprehensive display of 1928 Morris Cars is made by Williams Bros. Ltd., at the Motor Show being held in Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Growth of Motoring in N.S.W. for 1927
Every twelfth person in New South Wales owns a motor vehicle, and about every ninth is allowed by law to drive one, says the N.R.M.A…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Narrow Escape. For Sydney Mail Train. Brisbane
The engine and front carriage of a sleeper train travelling to Warwick was derailed yesterday afternoon. The Sydney mail and Brisbane sleeper…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Road Damage. Some Drastic Provisions. South Australia's Way
New regulations framed to minimise damage to roads by motor vel[?]cles, particularly of the heavier type, have just been put into force in South…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Mendooran Road. Shire Council Takes the Matter Up. Conference Arranged
During the meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council held last Friday night, the President (Councillor Brownlow) brought up the matter of the old…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Bale of Wool. Missing on Railways. Conspiracy to Defraud Alleged. Prominent Men Implicated
There was a full ground-floor gallery of spectators at the Dubbo Police Court yesterday, to hear the case against three well-known residents for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Notes. a Home-made Soap
The following recipe is given for a soap to remove oil and grease from the hands:—Tuke 40z, of Monkey soap, crush it to a powder, and mix it with…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Theft of Motor Car
On December 22 the Molong police received a 'phone message from Wellington, stating that a motor car was reported stolon on the previous…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →For Children Outback. Railway Concessions
Since the beginning, the Country Women's Association has been battling for reduced fares for women and children from the outback areas of the State to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →BOURKE v. RAILWAY
As some of the combined railway men could not play on Sunday, but had to play at Byrock, this match had to be postponed indefinitely, Bourke…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Motor Moving Worn Carburettor Bolts and Nuts
Probably for the reason that it is the easiest metal with which to make petrol tight joints, most carburettor manufacturers construct their…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.R.M.A.
The N.R.M.A. reports that during 1927 motor vehicles were registered at the rate of more than 1200 a week. Allowing for a…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Road to Mendooran. Cutting Off 30 Miles. Council's New Move
The movement for the opening at the old direct road from Dubbo to Mendooran has taken new life. Previously, when this matter was before the…
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