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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1938
Page
7
The traffic code does not recognize mechanical signals but amendments will allow their use if approved by the Chief Commissioner. R.A.C.V. notes their convenience and safety, citing electrically illuminated, self canceling signals that reset after a set interval.
The R.A.C.V. secretary C J P Hughes warns motorists in metropolitan districts to slow and avoid high speed when passing horses. He notes several recent accidents caused by rushing past equines and urges drivers to expect horses on the road and pass them with care.
A garbled report describes a poor item and an accident where the motorist, moving ahead of trouble, remains unaware. The fragment implies confusion and lack of knowledge about what caused the crash.
Country members of the R.A.C.V. will be accommodated in the forthcoming Queen Street premises with garaging and wash facilities. The plan may add residential rooms if demand requires. The KRAC.V. seeks member views before final approval. Transport complaints urge drivers to keep to road rules on the Western Highway. Duplicated lines on curves confuse motorists. overtaking is forbidden on marked sections. Ballarat Centre asks notices at highway ends.
The St Albans Progress Association elected a new president, Mr. T Toby, narrowly defeating long time officeholder Mr. E J Luxford. The annual meeting approved officers, discussed water supply plans, finances, and new memberships as community groups planned events and sports, with social activities including Euchre nights and a forthcoming 500 tournament.
First class tradesman employed offers painting kalsomining and paperhanging. No obligation quotes available. Also repairs. Reasonable prices.
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