Hit Run Motorist ? Accident On Tarcutta Hill. Woman Seriously Injured
It is thought by the police that the cause of an accident which occured on the Tarcutta Hill on Tuesday night last may…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1940
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German Aeroplane Over Thames Estuary London
An aeroplane, believed to be German, flew over the Thames Estuary to-day. Antiaircraft gnus went into action…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Council's Road Work
To the last meeting of the Shire Council the engineer reported that the loan grant programme on the Uroly Bridge road had been…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Aeroplane Seen Near English East Coast Town London
Anti-aircraft searchlights went into action last night when an aeroplane was seen in the vicinity of an east coast town. No air raid warning was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Road Toll Grows in Country
It is the considered opinion of experts in a position to judge that the mileage travelled by the 328,00o motor vehicles in the State is less…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Road Relief Workers Discussion on Tea Break SYDNEY
The decision of the State Cabinet that a morning tea break could not be allowed to full time road workers, but would be allowed to rationed men,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Road Relief Workers Discussion on Tea Break Attack Expected in Parliament Sydney
The decision of the State Cabinet that a morning tea break could not be allowed to full time road workers, but would be allowed to rationed men,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Making Motor Cars Company's Plan
The Pengana Motor Industries Ltd., Melbourne, which intends to begin the manufacture of motor cars, proposes to make at the outset four cylinder…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fires Near Railway Sydney
The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Hartigan) states that, because of the dry conditions in many parts of the State, the railway staff has been…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fires Near Railway
The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Hartigan) states that, because of the dry conditions in many parts of the State, the railway staff has been…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Strike Broken Hill Unions to Boycott Goods Broken Hill
A meeting of the Barrier Industrial Council, representing all the local unions, decided to-night that goods sent by rail to Ivanhoe and then…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Vehicles Inspection Before Registration
The Commissioner for Road Transport (Mr. C. N. Neale) said that as from February 1 it will be necessary for any person who…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tea Break for Road Workers Sydney
Many road construction workers would suffer sickness if they were compelled to drink water, said the secretary of the United Laborers' Union…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →WAGGA P.P. Board Meeting Held Beaver's Creek Bridge Approaches Landholders and Stock Returns
A meeting of the Wagga Pastures Protection Board was held yesterday. The chairman (Director Davidson) presided, and others present were…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Baby Born in Train Falls on to Railway Line Brisbane
A remarkable incident has come to the knowledge of the police. While a woman was on her way to hospital she gave birth to a child in an express…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Road Racing in Australia
Two fine achievements were recorded in the field of motor sport during the holidays. J. Phillips (V-8 Ford-Dunlop) won the 100 miles car race…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Road Accidents Four Killed in Melbourne Three Struck by Cars MELBOURNE
The holiday week-end was marred by a number of road accidents, including four fatal smashes. Up to a late hour to-night the following had…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motoring Tyre Economy Care in Driving
The causes of tyre wear, and means of reducing it are subjects of lively interest in these days of rising motoring costs…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Car Testing 17.5 Per Cent Fail to Pass Sydney
In the first three months of the compulsory inspection of motor vehicles, 13,430 vehicles, or 17.5 per cent of the 76,800 vehicles examined, failed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Aquatic Carnival Large Attendance at Lake Albert Thrilling Motor Boat Racing Wagga Ambulance Will Materially Benefit
An aquatic carnival was held at Lake Albert yesterday afternoon in aid of the Wagga District Ambulance. A crowd of more than 1500 people…
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