Colour of Upholstery Is the "Only Difference" in Train Classes
The only difference between a first and second-class train carriage was the colour of the upholstery, declared Mrs. M. Robertson…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1950
209 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 10 of 11
Man Killed in Motor Cycle Smash
One man was kelled and another seriously injured yesterday when their motor cycle and sidecar and a motor van collided…
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On Saturday last, when a motor cycle skidded in loose gavel and ran into a post on Uriarra Road, Queanbeyan, two, men suffered fractured…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →“Flamingo Road”
With the same talented quartert that gave Joan Crawford her first Academy Award three years ago, Warner Bros. produced “Flamingo Road”, a dynamic…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Two Motor Cyclists Killed
When his motor cycle and sidecar overturned in Parramatta yesterday, Allan Woods, 22, was fatally injured. He suffered head injuries and was dead…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shocking Road Conditions "Sad Story of Lost Production"
Shocking conditions of road transport in country districts were described in the Legislative Assembly by the Deputy Leader of the Country Party…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Govt. Drops Vital Railway "Left to Rack and Ruin"
The State Government has jettisoned the vital Sandy Hollow-Maryvale railway, declared the Opposition and Liberal Party Leader, Mr. Vernon…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Abuse of Motor Vehicles
The N.M.R.A stresses some common forms of abuse of a motor vehicle which owners and drivers should, beware “Driving on the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motorists and School Patrols
The N.R.M.A. has received reports that some motorists are refusing to respect school safety patrols, and are driving through lines of children…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Speed Danger on Country Roads
Evidence that care-free motorists are maintaining too high a speed for conditions on country reads or outer metropolitan highways, and that…
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Evidence that care tree motorists maintaining too high a speed for conditions on country roads or outer metropolitan highways, and that many…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Abuse of Motor Vehicles
The N.R.M.A. stresses some common forms of abuse of a motor vehicle of which owners and drivers should beware. "Driving on the brakes," of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Cyclist Find Sequel to Accident
Before Mr. A. J. Paten, S.M., at the Court of Petty Sessions last Wednesday charges were preferred [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →More Money for Roads Rural Grants Increased
“Federal Aid Roads grants to the States will increase by £2,000,000 in 1950-51 as a result of legislation introduced by the Treasurer…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The 1950 International Motor Show
The 35th International Motor Show, which was opened by Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret, attracted buyers from all over the world. An outstanding feature of the Show was the number of new models on view for the first time Over 400 car models were on show compared with 200…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mounting Road Death Roll
N.R.M.A. spokesmen declare that every thinking person must be alarmed at the mounting road toll and that it is becoming more obvious daily that the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Train Mishap Driver and Fireman Injured
Yesterday morning while , a goods train was proceeding through a tunnel south of Bungendore on the way to Queanbeyan about 7.30, the driver…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Parking Advice to Motorists
Here is some advice from the N.R. M.A. on the subject of car-parking. Never assume a state of transverse distortion, by which is meant that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Cycle Speeds
Governing of motor cycle engines to prevent high speeds would not, in the N.R.M.A.S opinion, make any worth-while contribution to road…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Vehicle Breakdowns
Motor vehicles, both old and new, are breaking down on the roads in record numbers. The number of new vehicles involved is surprisingly high…
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