Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

South Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

286 stories in South Coast's papers · page 2 of 15

Road Danger Controversy

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 2

The declaration against motorists kindled the spark; the motorists fanned the flames when it was maintained that the cyclist and pedestrians…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Pilfering from Motor Cars

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 4

In view of the widespread pilfering from, cars, and the frequency with which vehicles are stolen, the R.A.C.A. reminds motorists of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

A Big Road Scheme

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 5

From Mr. H.J. Bate, M.L.A., we have received the following communications:— Dear Sir,—I am enclosing you as…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Stripped Trailer on Nowra-braidwood Road

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 1

At the New town Police Court, on Wednesday last, Norman Billett, 34, motor mechanic, and Robert McIntosh, 41, sheet metal worker, pleaded…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Motor Touring Documents

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 5

Following on correspondence with the Federal Government the N.R.M.A. is hopeful that Australia will soon be brought into line with other…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Local and General News Train Ran Late

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 2

Passengers by the 8.57 p.m. train from Sydney on Monday night, had an unenviable journey in that they were held up for about an hour at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Motor Notes. Transmission and Chassis Lubricants

The Bega District News · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 6

The qualities and purpose of engine oils and the need for using the approved grade of lubricant in the engine have often been emphasised…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Stripped Trailer on Nowra-braidwood Road

The Nowra Leader · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 1

At the Newtown Police Court on Wednesday last week, reports the Braidwod "Dispatch," Norman Billet. 34, motor mechanic, and Robert…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Motor Cycles Distributors Required

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 3

Distributing agents are being appointed for the famous "Levis" motor cycle in each of the main country centres of New South Wales to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Narrow Escape Car Crashes Into Bridge

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1

Three men in an old model Vulcan car had a narrow escape from serious injury on Sunday afternoon, at about 3 o’clock, when they crashed…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Motor Notes. the Cars of 1936

The Bega District News · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 4

During tho last few weeks one has link the opportunity of inspecting and driving a number of 1936 models of various makes and so it has been…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Berry Railway

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 5

Interesting figures are supplied in the annual report of the Railway Commissioners, which gives a comparison of statistics for 1934 and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Motoring 1936 Chevrolet Proves Sensation

The Nowra Leader · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 8

The new Chevrolet for 1936, embodying marked advances in styling, engineering and performance, are now being displayed by Barnes' Garage,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

More Railway Excursions to and From Sydney

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 1

Word has been received from the Department of Railways that excursion trains will be run about the end of February. Return tickets will be…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Motor Piloting Service

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 2

With the increase in country membership of the R.A.C.A., the demands on the club's piloting service are increasing every month. It is…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Midget Racehorse Rides in Aeroplane

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 6

Claimed to be the only horse in the world to ever use an aeroplane for its transit is "Wee Jimmy," the miniature racehorse from South…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Nowra Railway Notes

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 8

Revenue from passengers, parcels, and livestock—January, 1935, £1085; January, 1936, £1149. Revenue, goods—January, 1935…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Crash on River Bridge

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 1

An unusual accident occurred on the Shoalhaven River bridge, at Nowra, on Saturday morning last, in which one sulky and four motor…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Motor Notes. Precision in Overhauls

The Bega District News · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 4

It is becoming more and more apparent that to test and adjust a modern car thoroughly, certain [?] equipment, and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

International Motor Race Big Australian Contest Suggested

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 3

Judging by the world-wide interest that the proposed motor car race across Africa, from Algiers to Johannesburg (8139 miles) aroused,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →