Rabbits on Railway Line. Robertson Farmers' Effective Protest
At a meeting of Robertson Progress Association about six weeks ago the members were outspoken regarding the failure of the railway…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1939
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Sportsmen Take Risks (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)
The story comes from America of an action by one golfer against another for something like assault and battery. The plaintiff said that the defendant's…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Motorists' Corner OFFICIAL R.A.C.A Notes Week-end Accidents
The first fine week end of the season ushered itself in with a crop of road accidents involving two deaths and hospital accommodation…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Excursion to Wollongong Sunday, November 19
An opportunity for a day at the seaside is afforded by the announcement that there will be a special excursion to Wollongong on Sunday,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Private Aerodrome at Berrima. Progressive Shire Councillor
One of the most earnest workers' for the establishment of an aerodrome in the Berrima District, U Councillor J. I. Toohey, of Nattai Shire. He…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Three Homes Bereaved (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)
Three homes in three separate towns of this State were bereaved through accidents that were almost identical and occurred on the same day of last…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Federal City Express. Diesel Train Will Not Stop
Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., is informed by the Department of Railway, with reference to his personal representations, respecting the running of the…
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The following letter has been received by Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., from the Department of Railways, New South Wales Traffic Branch…
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At the last meeting of Wingecarribee Shire Council, the Engineer (Mr. H. A. Leonard) submitted the following report:—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Diesel Train Makes Record. Sydney to Canberra
A special trial run of the Federal City Diesel Express was made on Sunday. An additional power van was attached to the train to maintain…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Concerning Cars. Motoring in England
As a night-safety measure, it is now compulsory for the bumper bars and running boards of all motor vehicles in Great Britain to be painted…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Road Dangers Pedestrians' League Report
"At the present fate, 9,000 citizens will be killed, and 70,000 injured—some made permanent cripples—on the roads in the next 10…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →R.A.A.F. to Train Fitters
The Royal Australian Air Force needs hundreds of fitters to maintain service aircraft and is calling for enlistments…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Strange Wave of Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)
In six days last week six persons were killed in four accidents in which motor cycles were involved. In addition a number of persons were injured,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Cross Roads
We stand to-day at the Cross Roads, And look around in glee To see if we can take away…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Main Roads Work. Program for Bowral
At last meeting of Bowral Council it was decided on the recommendation of the Town Clerk to adopt a program of main roads work for 1940…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Over the Bridge
We all have a bridge to cross, And it is not always sound. So careful we must be In crossing o'er the ground…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cars Endanger Horses (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)
The careless opening of car, doors was one of the main contributing factors which led to 152 accidents in which horses and other livestock were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Motorists' Corner OFFICIAL R.A.C a Notes Sixpence a Gallon
Considerable surprise has been expressed that the Royal Automobiles Club of Australia has had little to say on the suggested increase of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Xmas Not Always Happy ([?] by the Road Safety Counci[?] of New South wales.)
More than 400 families have an unhappy Christmas each year in New South Wales. This is because some one in each of those families has been…
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