Motors and Motoring Notes Why 12-Volt Electrical Systems Are Growing in Favor
Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 4
A survey recently carried out in England indicated that within die next year or two approximately 80 per cent of English automobiles would have 12 volt equipment. THE modern trend on cars…
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Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 4
Concern at the increasing number of accidents caused by defective motor vehicle equipment is expressed by the NRMA…
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Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 4
The N.R.M.A. urges a severe overhaul of motor drivers' licences, and stricter tests by police of applicants for a…
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The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 2
It has been disclosed by the Department of Civil Aviation that the Griffith Aerodrome is licensed for dry weather operations only. If…
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Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 1
SYDNEY, Wednesday: More people were killed on open country roads than in built-up areas, the Acting…
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Adelong and Tumut Express · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 1
Tumut Shire Council at its meeting yesterday adopted a £7,000 programme covering road, bridge and town street work…
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The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 2
Since the announcement in the "Irrigator" on March 15 last that owners of motor vehicles may pay their renewals of driver's licence or vehicle…
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The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 4
Following is the timetable for the special, train that will run to the sports to be held in Narrandera on Easter Monday next:—Depart…
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Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1949 · page 2
At the April meeting of the Currathool Shire Council, Cr E. C. L. Killen brought up the matter of the need for the Griffith aerodrome to be…
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Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1949 · page 1
On Saturday evening last the Railway Transport Officers' Association held their annual smoke social in the Institute Hall. The fixture was not…
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Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 19 April 1949 · page 2
A car driven by Mr. R. T. Smith, of Brawlin, and a taxi driven by Mr. Norman Roberts collided head-on an the…
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Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1949 · page 4
The report that the Australian Traffic Advisory Committee was to discuss the advisability of Australia adopting the "keep to…
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Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1949 · page 4
Some editorial comments in "The Motor," one of Great Britain's leading automotive journals, on the latest styling of American and mott of the latest British car models will brave of interest to Australian motorists. INTER alia, the editorial…
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The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 10
A car driven by Mr R. T. Smith, of Balwlin, and a taxi driven by Mr Norman Roberts, of Cootamundra, collided head on on the…
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Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 2
The local sub-branch of the A.R.U. has decided to ask the union's head office to press for the appointment of additional…
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The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 6
Gundagai experienced its busiest Easter holiday period since before the outbreak of war. There was an exceptionally heavy holiday tourist traffic, and local traders report one of the best holiday shopping periods in many years…
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The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 8
Concern at the increasing number of accidents caused by defective motor vehicle equipment is expressed by the NRMA…
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The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 6
The NRMA urges a severe overhaul of motor drivers’ licenses, stricter tests by police of applicants for a license…
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Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 1
NEW YORK, Friday: John Garris, promising young Metropolitan Opera Company tenor, was found murdered in a back…
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Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 2
Mr. W. Schofield, who has been a relief clerk in the Junee district for several years, left last Wednesday night for Riverestone, where he will…
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