Guildford Road (To the Editor)
Sir, Kindly permit [?] space in your paper as I desire to point out the disgraceful condition of Guildford Road The two…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1955
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Hints to Motorists
Overheating and general loss of motor efficiency can result from blocked or partially choked mufflers…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Our Railways Century—not Out
September 26, 1855, must surely have been described by the newspapers of the period as a "red-letter day" in the history…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Delays at Level Crossings Public Meeting Asks for Overbridge Appoints Delegation to Meet Railway Officers
There was much discussion at a public meeting convened by the Mayor and held in the Dungowan Theatre on Wednesday evening of last week, to discuss delays at railway level crossings as the result of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Beware Of "Dangerous Curves" On The Roads!
During the holiday period— the greatest "hunting" season of the gypsies— motorists will find it profitable to have a second look at apparently stranded…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Motorists' Threat
MILDURA.— Five hundred Broken Hill motorists at a meeting recently threatened to remove their number plates and drive their cars unregistered…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →U.K. Farmer Wins Orange Motor Race
A British sheep and wheat farmer won the South Pacific championship for racing cars at Orange on Australia, Day, when the Australian Sporting Car Club organized…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →MOTORING New Australian-Made Hillman Does Double Duty
A new combined sedan and goods carrier, produced by an Australian company and with the characteristics of a smart saloon car, has now been introduced into New South Wales as an all-purpose car…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →Train to Rescue
WHEN a motor-truck loaded with nine tons of logs became bogged near Tatong Siding (Vic.) it took a train engine to rescue it. Locomotive No. 736…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →Financing Bridge Repairs State Should Pay More
A far greater part of the N.S.W. general public funds should be used to build and repair main roads and bridges said the N.S.W…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Road Safety Council Meeting in Council Chambers
The first monthly meeting in 1955 of Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council of N.S.W. will be held this Friday evening,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Trespassed on Railway Truck
Three men were found at curly morning in a railway vehicle, known as a "German carriage" specially made for wheat…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →MOTORING New Lagonda Expected Next Month
The latest Lagonda sports saloon will arrive in Sydney next month. The price will probably be as high as £4500. However, the…
Continued on Trove, page 37 →Electric Train Service to Blacktown
The Mayor reported to last meeting of Holroyd Council that there had been no reply yet to correspondence through the local…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motors — Services Australian Preview of Tubeless Tyres—gruelling Tests Show Safety Factor
Cars travelling at speeds over 50 m.p.h. jumped from ramps, bounced over railway sleepers and beds of nails during a gruelling demonstration in Parramatta Park, marking the introduction to Australia of tubeless tyres…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Penrith Road Safety Branch Important Issues Dealt with
Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council held its first meeting of 1955 in the Council Chambers on Friday evening,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →London Motor Show
The 1955 Motor Show at Earls Court, London, will be held from October 19 to 29…
Continued on Trove, page 36 →Motor Chief In Australia
The managing director of Standard Motor Company Ltd., of England, Mr. Alick S. Dick,…
Continued on Trove, page 37 →MOTORING Two New Models For The Countryman
Two new motor car models will be landed in Sydney Week. They will suit the countryman in particular because of good ground clearance and a very large boot…
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