Driving on Tram Lines
A warning to motorists against driving with the wheels of their cars on tram lines in wet weather is issued by the N.R.M.A. The association explains…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1940
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Easter Railway Excursions
The following railway excursions have been arranged for the Easter period:- During the week beginning on March 11, each far-distant district will have at least…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tram and Bus Staffs. Complain. "Discomfort and Strain."
The secretary of the N.S.W. branch of the Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association, Mr. J. W. Brock, said last night that failure to employ an adequate…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Rationing of Petrol. Motor Industry's Opposition. Serious Effects
Representatives of the motor industry declared yesterday that if the Federal Government rationed petrol, it would increase unemployment,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Legislative Council. Use of Motor Horns
The Legislative Council, which last sat on November 3, resumed its sessions yesterday afternoon. After transacting business for an hour it adjourned, on…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Woman Falls From Tram
Miss Ann Proctor, 26, a dressmaker, of Woodbine Street. Balgowiah, fell from a tram in Loftus Street. Circular Quay, yesterday. and fractured several ribs. She also suffered…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →No Extra Cut in Ration Assurance To N.Z. Motorists Wellington (N.z.)
New Zealand would not reduce the present petrol allowances to motorists unless there was a serious deterioration in the Allied position, said…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Injured in Motor Collision
On Sunday night a motor car and lorry collided at the intersection of Alice Street and The Promenade, Sans Souci, resulting in the two…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →East Hills Railway
A largely-attended public meeting was held at Heme Bay on Monday night, agitating for the duplication of the railway line to East Hills. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hints to Motorists. Universal Joint
Probably the most neglected part of a motor car is the universal joint, and a large proportion of the motor vehicles on the roads to-day have…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →10- for Railways
A 10 note, with a letter signed "Conscience Stricken," has been received has the Railways Commissioner. The letter, headed "somewhere in…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Effect Feared By Motor Men
Sydney distributors of British cars yesterday unanimously criticised the suggestion to ration petrol…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Injured by Motor Cycle
Ruth Niven, 15, of Christian Road, Punchbowl, received injuries to the left thigh, lacerations, and shock when she was knocked down by a motor cycle at…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Tennis Club
The popular club night was well attended last Thursday, when 16 members turned up, and, despite the hot weather, some fast and exciting sets were played…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fairfield Motor Cycle Club. English-type Trial
Last Sunday morning the club members turned up at the track for a working bse—not in body, but in spirit. Thus a spiritless amount of work was done…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Harbour Bridge Tolls
A demand for a reduction in tolls on the Sydney Harbour Bridge was made yesterday by Alderman C. C. Faulkner, of North Sydney, who stated that at the end of December the…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Bexley Road
A letter was received at the last meeting of Bexley Council from the Bexley Chamber of Commerce asking the council to consider, in view of the international…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Secondary Main Road
A reply was received at the last meeting of Bexiey Council from the Department of Main Roals, acknowledging council’s further representations…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →For Road Safety
THE announcement by the Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner) that an intensified road safety campaign would be…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Award for Workers on Bridge
They were satisfied that Harbor Bridge employees receiving a special allowance of £1 a week were regularly though not continuously called upon…
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