The Motorists' Corner OFFICIAL R.A.C.A. NOTES (By "Carbon") Bluff Artists
You lead an interesting life when you represent the senior motoring organisation in Australia, and you'd be amazed at the number of people who…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1940
4,268 stories in Sydney's papers · page 46 of 214
Lower Rates For Animals in Railway Horse Boxes
THE commissioner for Railway (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) recently reviewed charged for horses and cattle conveyed in horse-boxes and cattle…
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WHATEVER may be said about the war of 1914-1918, constituting no guide to the war of 1939 the fact remains, according to "The Motor Cycle,"…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Railway Excursions
IN this issue the Department of Railways announces the extensive arrangements made for excursion travel prior to and during Easter. During the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →MOTORS and MOTORING New Dodge Models Many Improvements Incorporated in Latest Range
AN important mechanical innovation in Dodge cars this year is the adoption of "superfinish" on a large number of moving parts of the engine and chassis. Many other improvements are also incorporated…
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Would you allow me to suggest that if the Government cannot build the Eastern Suburbs railway its full length they build it in sections--the…
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A mass meeting of all railwaymen at Cootamundra, will be held on Sunday to discuss proposals for a settlement of the local shunters'…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Fatal Fall From Tram
Falling from a tram rounding a bend in New South Head-road, Double Bay, to-day, a woman, as yet unidentified, died an hour later in…
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Frank Murray (27), tram conductor, of East-street, Marrickville, suffered probable fractured ribs, severe lacerations to the right leg, and shock,…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Motor Cyclists in Collision. Three Persons Injured
On Monday night a collision occurred between a motor cycle and a motor cycle and side car in Forest Road, Bexley, near Preddey's Road, three…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Hints to Motorists. Spring Shackle Bolt
Sometimes a spring shackle bolt will develop a squeak that grease will not overcome. Try giving the bolt one-half turn, or loosen the nut and…
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The man who was fatally injured when crushed between two trams at Broadway on Tuesday was identified yesterday as Fergus Terry, 85,…
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Several members turned up for practice last Sunday afternoon. Although the majority of the members are slow to begin the season, it is pleasing to see some…
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The following races were decided at Upper Bankstown on Saturday last:—Cruiser. Handicap, 1 mile.—Event 1: Avalon (R. Joel) l, Kia Ora (W. Kirby)…
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The Council had submitted a proposal to the Police Department that permission be given to issue wind-screen stickers to ticket…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dodging "Road Up" Obstacles
Because of dry weather, the mid-western highway, between Bathurst and Blayney, is badly corrugated in places, and there is a considerable amount of loose…
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Jerusalem, (Palcor Agency). Negotiations have been completed between the Palestine Land Development Co. and other financial bodies to carry out…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Road Reports. Orange to Parkes
The N.R.M.A. touring department reports that the road between Orange and Parkes is practically impassable because of the reconstruction work between Red Hill and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bridge Trophies To Be Given At Cocktail Party
MANY bridge enthusiasts will attend the cocktail party late this afternoon, when trophies for the annual competition for the David Jones…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Rush of Men to Train. British Scheme. From Our Own Correspondent. London, Fob. 22
Thousands of unemployed persons are volunteering for immediate training for work in the engineering and metal industries as a result of the Ministry…
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