Hints to Motorists
You can detect the variation between a slow puncture leak and a leaking valve by removing the…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Sydney · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1955
500 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 25
British Motor Cycles Become Increasingly Popular in the U.S.
There has been a decided swing to public favour of British motor cycles in America, and the past…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →1St Aus. Motor-cycle Vintage Run Earliest Models on Display
The Vintage Motor Cycle Trial to-be held on the 11th December, 1955 should prove to be one of the most interesting events to be held in the County of Cumberland for some time. Motor cycles from 1903 to 1927 will be on show at Parramatta…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Motor Supplement Dazzle Device
A device has been developed in Great Britain, claimed to solve the headlight dazzle problem…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Railway Freights Two Sides to This Story
The Government's decision to increase rail fares and freights has been the subject of criticism in some quarters. The…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →Apex's Road Safety Day
Next Friday, December 9, is being observed by the Association of Apex Clubs as National Road Safety Day. In New South…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →High School Fete Raises Over £1600 Opening by Railway Commissioner
Very efficiently organised by Penrith High School P. and C.A., the staff, and helpers, the annual High School Fete held at the school on Friday afternoon and evening was a great success, and it is anticipated…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Colourful Merrylands Road
On travelling from either east of west along Merrylands Road [?] the Merrylands shopping centre all motorists can see [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Double Parking in High Street Road Safety Asks for More Police
Concern at the increase in the double-parking menace in High Street was expressed at the meeting of Penrith Road Safety Council on Monday evening. It was decided to ask for more police for Penrith…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →One-Way Traffic in High Street Henry Street By-pass Discussed by Road Safety Council
Members of Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council were by no means unanimous, at their meeting on Monday evening, on the question of the planned by-pass road in Henry Street, enabling one-way…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Call's Motor News Services Facts on Overdrive
Because of its comparative newness to the Australian market, few drivers understand the full advantages of overdrive, its…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Supplement Record Family Car Sales
Total car value of over £23,000 is represented in sales last month of new…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Hints to Motorists
Changing carburettors or other components contrary to manufacturers' specifications is not desirable…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Hints to Motorists
Shock absorbers sometimes get gummed up so badly that they will not operate. A quick cure for…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Road Grant of £5000 HORSLEY and Smithfield Roads
The chief municipal engineer reported to Fairfield Council on Commonwealth grant of £5000 for 1955/56: "Council has made the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Yennora Bridge Roadway
Ald. Maunder forwarded to Fairfield Council a letter received from the M.W.S. & D. Board advising that on August 18 a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Main Roads Levy £18,000 From Holroyd
The Department of Main Roads forwarded to Holroyd Council a requisition for the year 1956, providing for the rate of [?]d. in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cabra. Creek Bridge Work at Council's Cost
The Department of Main Roads in a letter to Fairfield Council referred to Council's letter of May 31, regarding deviation of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Friendly Road at the Heart of Christmas
During the past weeks I have been conscious of an increasing tempo in life generally. It has been apparent in our home, with…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Spare the High Street Trees Road Safety Council Sideline
THERE was something said that was a little averse to the street trees that have adorned lower High Street for…
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