On the Road: The NRMA's First Seventy-five Years (1st EDITION)

Author: Rosemary Broomham

Condition: Very good 

Hardcover

254 pages

This richly detailed history book chronicles the rise of one of Australia's most iconic institutions. It tells how a visionary group, recognising the transformative potential of the motor car, founded the National Roads and Motorists Association. What began as a roadside assistance service quickly evolved into a powerful advocate for motorists and a major force in shaping Australia's transport landscape and urban development.

This history book traces the NRMA’s journey from humble beginnings—struggling to gain members—to becoming the most successful organisation of its kind in the world, serving millions of Australians with a wide range of services far beyond its original mandate.

Written by a historian with a keen interest in technological and social change, On The Road is not just the story of an institution, but a sweeping narrative of how the car revolutionised Australian life, mobility, and infrastructure over the past century.

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