Volunteers in the NRMA Women’s Transport Auxiliary earned new respect for women members, taking on roles in wartime that were previously reserved only for men.

Few would be aware that the NRMA's involvement with holiday parks began almost 100 years ago.

The NRMA’s story began early in the same year at a gathering of 50 concerned individuals. Their common goal was to pressure the government to fix the undriveable roads in Sydney and regional areas across the state.

In 1920, transport in Australia was about to change forever. Automobiles were on the rise, but the horse and cart was still the predominant means of travel.

In the 1920s, many roads were impassable - until the NRMA became involved.

With blue NRMA flags proudly displayed atop their motorcycles, these returned servicemen were part of the NRMA’s original frontline to help stranded motorists.

The NRMA’s first president, J. C. Watson, defied humble beginnings to change an entire nation.

A shocking rise in road fatalities prompted the NRMA to launch new safety campaigns, particularly to protect children from accidents.

From legendary patrol to running the busy touring office, A. W. Scott was never short on sound advice for members.

Big campaigns for good roads, safety and lower motoring taxes defined the NRMA’s early years, but the association also kept itself busy devising solutions to a number of smaller, more unusual issues of the day.