Chris Goodsell

New South Wales

Producer and Presenter, Road Ramblings at Great Lakes Advocate

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Shell service stations in Sydney: A look back at the introduction of self-serve petrol

Dec 22, 2023 | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Chris Goodsell

The late 1950s, an MG calls in for fuel at our servo on the Princes Highway, Tempe. Picture supplied. Shell service stations at Hurstville and Carlton in Sydney led the way when self-serve petrol was introduced in 1976. Today there are around 6500 petrol stations in Australia. Modern self serve petrol stations offer a myriad of services and groceries.
Road Ramblings and the days of self-service petrol stations

Dec 20, 2023 | manningrivertimes.com.au | Chris Goodsell

The late 1950s, an MG calls in for fuel at our servo on the Princes Highway, Tempe. Picture supplied. Shell service stations at Hurstville and Carlton in Sydney led the way when self-serve petrol was introduced in 1976. Today there are around 6,500 petrol stations in Australia. Modern self serve petrol stations offer a myriad of services and groceries.
Tough Christmas Service: Bringing hope to families in need

Dec 18, 2023 | manningrivertimes.com.au | Chris Goodsell

With the ever increasing cost of living, many in our community are doing it tough. Christmas in particular can be a difficult time for many families. A few years ago the Rev Claire Wright from Manning Uniting Church devised the idea of a tough Christmas service, acknowledging the losses and deep seated problems of many in our community. Tough Christmas service at Manning Uniting Church.
The last of the supercars

Dec 16, 2023 | manningrivertimes.com.au | Chris Goodsell

My US correspondent Steve Lehto will be speaking about the 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170 in his upcoming American Car Report on Road Ramblings on the 16/12. The last petrol powered muscle car from Dodge is making way for the age of the electric car, but not before leaving some serious rubber on the road. The 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170 will deliver 765Kw (over 1000bhp) from its 6.2-liter supercharged V-8, and the automaker says it will be the quickest production car made.
2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170: Faster than electric supercars

Dec 8, 2023 | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Chris Goodsell

My US correspondent ,Steve Lehto will be speaking about the 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170 in his upcoming American Car Report on Road Ramblings on the 16/12. The last petrol powered muscle car from Dodge is making way for the age of the electric car, but not before leaving some serious rubber on the road.
Road Ramblings by Chris Goodsell

Dec 1, 2023 | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Chris Goodsell

New McLaren 750S pictured at Bangarra Wharf in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Picture supplied. McLaren Automotive has announced the local arrival of the new McLaren 750S. The lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren, with segment-leading power-to-weight ratio of 587PS-per-tonne, the 750S produces astonishing levels of performance achieving 0 - 200kph in 7.2 seconds (Spider 7.3 seconds)Priced from $585,800 AUD plus on-road costs.
Road Ramblings by Chris Goodsell

Dec 1, 2023 | manningrivertimes.com.au | Chris Goodsell

New McLaren 750S pictured at Bangarra Wharf in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Picture supplied. McLaren Automotive has announced the local arrival of the new McLaren 750S. The lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren, with segment-leading power-to-weight ratio of 587PS-per-tonne, the 750S produces astonishing levels of performance achieving 0 - 200kph in 7.2 seconds (Spider 7.3 seconds)Priced from $585,800 AUD plus on-road costs.
Manning Valley Ulysses Christmas toy ride on December 3

Nov 26, 2023 | manningrivertimes.com.au | Chris Goodsell

The 2022 Christmas toy ride. Picture supplied. One of the sure signs that the festive season is fast approaching is the annual Christmas Toy Ride. The year 2023 sees the ride organised by the Manning Valley Ulysses Club happening on Sunday, December 3, starting at 11am gathering at Primrose Street, Wingham. For those wanting to view the riders and applaud their efforts, the ride will head down Wingham Road towards Taree.
Road Ramblings | Manning River Times | Taree, NSW

Nov 25, 2023 | manningrivertimes.com.au | Chris Goodsell

I was grew up in Sydney in the 1950s and '60s and trams weren't withdrawn until 1961. I remember them with some fondness and annoyance. We lived behind an Ampol Service Station on the Princess Highway at Tempe, right opposite Tempe Tram Sheds. I remember the trams rattling into the shed right throughout the night, quite often waking me up. The Sydney tramway network served the inner suburbs of Sydney, from 1879 until 1961.
Road Ramblings | Great Lakes Advocate | Forster, NSW

Nov 24, 2023 | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Chris Goodsell

I was grew up in Sydney in the 1950s and 60s and trams weren't withdrawn until 1961. I remember them with some fondness and annoyance. We lived behind an Ampol Service Station on the Princess Highway at Tempe, right opposite Tempe Tram Sheds. I remember the trams rattling into the shed right throughout the night, quite often waking me up. The Sydney tramway network served the inner suburbs of Sydney, from 1879 until 1961.