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The RAA maintains some 300 strip maps covering all major routes of Australia.
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Intermediate Distances
These distances provide for some localised perspective of scale.
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Town Facilities
Hotels, motels, post offices, caravan parks, fuel (in remote areas).
Narrative
Caution notes, road surface, a description of the country traversed, town narratives and populations.
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567 268 165
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61 Wedderburn
702 403 300 212 135
74 Bendigo
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64 Kyneton
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INTRODUCTION
Tow required
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Nature of trouble (if known)________________________________________
(State clearly where you are and give details i.e., "Five kilometres from Jamestown on the Caltowie Road.)
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My location is _________________________________________________
___________________________ (Colour) Registration No. _____________________
My car is a __________________ (Make) _______________ (Model)________
My RAA membership number is ____________________________________
I am a member of the RAA. Please send me assistance.
Date: _____________________________ Time: ______________________
CALL FOR EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE
TEAR ALONG DOTTED LINE
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ALWAYS WAIT FOR THE PATROL OR MECHANIC, OR
ADVISE THE DEPOT IF YOU ARE ABLE TO PROCEED.
N.B : Free Emergency Road Service is available to trailers and caravans up to 2 tonnes gross
weight, towed by members, on production of your membership card, both in South Australia and
interstate.
Your membership number should be quoted when calling for service and card presented upon
arrival of the service person, otherwise a fee will be charged.
Please note that replacement parts may not be easily obtained when they are needed. Avoid
delays - always carry spare fan belts and spare radiator hoses.
If possible telephone for assistance however if no telephone is available, complete the slip below
and ask a passing motorist to hand it in to the nearest Auto Club Service Depot.
EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE
The RAA trusts that your journey will be rewarding, safe and pleasant. Please drive carefully and
ensure rest stops are frequently utilised.
This itinerary has been prepared to assist you on your trip. Please check your speedometer against
stated distances during the first few kilometres of the tour. Few speedometers register exactly the
same over any appreciable distance, and any discrepancy should be allowed for.
National Roads and Motorists' Assoc. (NRMA)
General - 13 1122
Road Service - 13 1111
Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ)
General - 13 1905
Road Service - 13 1111
Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RACWA)
General - 13 1704
Road Service - 13 1111
Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania (RACT)
General - (03) 6232 6300
Road Service - 13 1111
Automobile Association of Northern Territory (AANT)
General - (08) 8981 3837
Road Service - 13 1111
SYDNEY:
BRISBANE:
PERTH:
HOBART:
DARWIN:
* Service is provided under the conditions applicable to the affiliated Motoring
Organisation's equivalent class/benefit/level of membership.
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV)
General - 13 1955
Road Service - 13 1111
MELBOURNE:
The contacts of kindred organisations are as follows:-
Membership of the RAA is particularly valuable in connection with interstate touring. The
Association is affiliated with automobile organisations throughout Australia, and members are
entitled to reciprocal service from these organisations*.
(Such service does not extend to the sale of petrol, oil, spare parts, parking facilities, maintenance
repairs or car washing, etc.) Members are advised to carry their membership card with them as
proof of their membership status. Failure to do so may result in difficulty in securing service.
AFFILIATED MOTORING ORGANISATIONS IN OTHER STATES
NOTE: Full reciprocity exists regrading the use of driving licences between ALL States and Territories
of the Commonweath for driving cars registered in such States and Territories, but the current
licence must be carried by the driver at all times. Travellers from South Australia visiting any other
State or Territory may circulate freely as it is not necessary to observe any formalities in regard to
registration, insurance etc., either at the border or elsewhere. (Note - Where commercial or other
vehicles are used for carrying goods for hire or reward, enquiries should be made in advance as
they may be subject to payment of fees and other conditions by the Transport Authorities in each
State.)
Driving licence and Certificate of Car Registration MUST be carried by
South Australian motorists visiting other States.
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BROKEN HILL
(approx. population 18,860)
Originated in 1883, shortly after
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(approx. population 1,310)
Situated at the confluence of two
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