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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
6
NAMLA notes from NRMA technical department warn that high speed driving wastes fuel and endangers pedestrians emerging from cinema hours. Mr J Fielder says fuel economy depends on maintaining economical speed. well tuned cars save petrol amid rising prices.
An English motoring journal traces travel from New Geotle to London by stage coach. It notes progress from three days to 42 hours by 1800, then to 30 hours under RDG, and today future improvements may shorten it further. A coach with eight passengers recently took 12 hours due to premium legislation curbing speed.
Fragmentary text refers to department tasks and supervision of a railway or transport project, noting difficulties and conditions to be met. Mentions travel or movement toward northern tablelands during the coming half period with uncertain details.
Scattered bystanders interrupted a trip for half an hour as threats and pressure were used to deter travel. Police intervened and the group could not proceed until authorities redirected the situation.
Report states road improvements proceed despite wartime conditions. County authorities and the Ministry of Transport plan continuation of major projects including the £2,000,000 developments for the North Kos region. Local delays are acknowledged but rationing and merit committees will oversee progress.
NASA towrye department warns the Lookout between Yarramundi and Hawkesbury will be closed for a raid construction during the Christmas New Year holiday. The project aims to provide a major alternative route to the Blue Mountains and should reopen by late January.
The Lord Mayor of Leeda revives a WWI era two wheeled motor scooter as a tricycle with a small rear swivel frame and pneumatic wheels. He may use it in the future though not for general travel now.
A NRALA touring department note describes new formation on the Albion Park to Macquarie Pass road. Three miles from Albion Park a new metal surface exists though not salted. The final three miles remain slow due to ongoing work and detours, with motorist guidance planned as work nears completion.
The Murrungal Shire Council held a special meeting at 10 a.m. with Cr T A Comck presiding. The annual report was adopted, the President received a £62 annuity, and L A Cusack was reelected President for the coming year. many financial, road, bush fire, irrigation, and public works items were reviewed and approved for 1940 while noting staff compliments and upcoming projects.
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