Motorists Win Appeals
Convicted at the Glebe Court on January 16, on a charge of dangerous driving, Patrick James Carroll, of Foveaux- street, Sydney, appealed…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1940
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Decline in Profit York Motors' Result
Profit of York Motors, Pty., Ltd., whose shares are held by York Motors (Holding) Ltd., was down…
Continued on Trove, page 38 →By Motor to the Islands London
An "inter-island" motor service has been started in Denmark where the waterways continue to be frozen…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hints to Motorists. Strain on Wheels
The wheels of a motor car are under strain at strain turning of corners and similar driving emergencies It is well to have them…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sharp Decline In York Motors' Profits
York Motors Proprietary, Ltd., whose shares are held by York Motors (Holding), Ltd., earned a profit of £43,023 for the year ended November 30, 1939, after…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Railways Dislocated by Strike
Complete dislocation of traffic at the Cootamundra railway yards as a result of the men's regulations strike was claimed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Tennis Club
The Railway Club, like the majority of other surrounding clubs, is experiencing a very quiet time just now. Still, I don't suppose more than a dozen players in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fairfield Motor Cycle Club. Social Run to Wallacla
Although the attendance was poor, the members who journeyed to Wallacia were able to escape the heat by wallowing in the cool waters of the Nepean last…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railwayman Retires
On February 2 a number of railway employecs met in the plumbers', shop. Granville, to say farewell to Mr. Thomas Gray, of Riverview Road. Fairfield, on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Boating. Bridge to Bridge Race
The longest motor boat rate in Australis is the annual Bridge to Bridge from Brooklyn to Windsor, on the Hawkesbury River, promoted by the Upper Hawkesbury Club. It is over a distance of 70…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Menai Waiting for Bridge
A LARGELY-ATTENDED meeting of local residents in Menai School of Arts last night protested against the delay in constructing a bridge over the George's River at Lugarno…
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A procession of motor-cycles travelling from Wentworth Avenue, City, to Watson's Bay last night attracted hundreds of wondering eyes…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Call-up For Military Train[?]
The Department of Defence issues [?] minder that all male citizens who will [?] the age of 21 between July 1 and Dec[?] 31 of this year, and those who will reach the…
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A letter was received at the last meeting of Bexley Council from residents asking that the construction of Eddystone Road, from Highgate Street to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →George’s River Assn. Exciting Win at Penshurst. South Penshurst Lose Lead. Jack Bridge, 5-10. Harold King, 5.27
Fighting back in splendid style, Penshurst narrowly defeated south Penshurst by six runs on the first innings on Saturday, and Mortdale,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motors and Motoring Handsome Chevrolets for 1940 Quartet of New Models of Striking Design
THE Chevrolet range for 1940 comprises four separate models on two chassis types and they are known respectively as the Pullman,…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Graziers' Chief Critical of Motor Industry Plan
Criticising the plan for the building of motor cars in Australia, the president of the Graziers' Association of N.S.W. (Mr. E. L. Killen)…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railways Show Improvement in Earnings. Efforts to Balance Budget
Railway financial results, for the purposes of the State Budget, are calculated always for the 12 months from July 1 to June 30. Critical tests should not be applied to figures disclosed for this review of the calendar year ended December 31, 1939, for the reason that the balancing or otherwise of the railway budget will…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Motor Cycle Notes
Waverley and Districts M.C.C. held an outing at Narrabeen Lakes last Sunday. Some boats were hired and fish were caught. The club event for next Sunday is a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →MOTORING 1940 OLDSMOBILE. Many Improvements. Two Six-cylinder Types
The 1940 models of the Oldsmobile have been improved in a number of details, but follow closely the principles of the two successful types which were…
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