October 08, 2014

This is how you use a roundabout

October 08, 2014/ Everything Geraldton

Ever get a little confused when entering a roundabout? These tips and video below should help you out.

These general rules are for all vehicles using a roundabout:

always keep left of the central island
always travel in a clockwise direction
give way to all vehicles who are already travelling within the roundabout
follow the direction of any painted lines on the road of the lane you are in

When turning left at a roundabout, follow these rules:

approach from the left lane
indicate that you are turning left before you reach the roundabout
stay in the left lane
exit in the left lane

When turning right or making a U-turn at a roundabout follow these rules:

approach from the right lane
indicate that you are turning right before you reach the roundabout
stay in the right lane
when you have past the last exit, before the one you want to get out at, indicate you are going to turn left

When driving straight through a roundabout, follow these rules:

use the left or right lane and stay in that same lane, unless road markings or signs tell you otherwise
indicate left, if you can, after you have passed the last exit before the one you want to get out at
you do not need to indicate when you are coming up to the roundabout if you are going straight ahead

Check out this Street Smarts video or visit www.ors.wa.gov.au for more information on road rules.

October 07, 2014

Blayney gifts WW1 items to Geraldton RSL

October 07, 2014/ Jason Smith

Ian Blayney MLA for Geraldton and Barry Stinson from the Geraldton RSL with items Mr Blayney has gifted to the Birdwood Military Museum.

Ian Blayney, MLA for Geraldton, presented a range of original and customised First World War cavalry equipment to the Geraldton RSL Museum Monday morning.

The equipment included a 10th Light Horse saddle, bridle, blanket, sword and rifle "bucket".

"Some of it is original, while other bits have been modified over the years," said Mr Blayney.

"I've had them in my shed (in a cabinet) for years but because I sold the shed they have to go somewhere and the museum is the best place."

The 10th Light Horse was the only (Australian Infantry Forces) AIF light horse regiment recruited in Western Australia during the First World War.

Mr Blayney said he purchased the equipment after listening to ABC local radio, and hearing someone discussing the WW1 items. He made contact and purchased the items.

Barry Stinson from the Geraldton RSL said "We don't have a lot of items that are displayable for the 10th light horse and this to the collection is really fantastic; a significant addition to the collection."