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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1925

764 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 6 of 39

Supposed Murder. Railway Official Shot

The Yass Courier · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 6

A young man named William Bent has been found shot at Lillydale (Vic.) Bent, who was a railway clerk employed at Lilydale, was…

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Tarengo Bridge. Government Will Find Half Cost

The Burrowa News · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 4

Mr Hugh Main, M.L.A. has forwarded to this office the following information:— Department of Local Government…

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The Springvale Bridge. To the Editor "Burrowa News."

The Burrowa News · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 3

SIR,—I beg to draw the attention of the Murrungel shire Councillors, also the ratepayers, to the following facts:— At the last special…

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A Main Road Wanted. From Cowra to Mr. Collins Via Neila. Numerously Signed Petition

The Burrowa News · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 3

The following letter was read from Mr G. A Dunn, "Jeringomar," at Saturday's meeting of the Wangoola Shire Council…

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Over Rough Roads Police Trip to Goulburn

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 4

The police officers headed by Inspector McKay, who swooped down on a billiard saloon in Auburn-street on Thursday night motored from…

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The Motor World. Handy Hints Ingenious Jet Key

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 2

The jets of the zenith carburettor can only be removed with the aid of a special key. Occasionally a motor-its is stranded on the road with a…

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Country Motorist Fined

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 6

Walter Carruthers, for whom Mr. E. J. Darcy appeared, was at the Goulburn Police Court on Monday. fined 20/ with 8/ court costs for not…

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Railway Presentation Mr. J. W. Westacott Farewelled

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 2

On Friday last on the eve of his departure for Sydney Mr. J. W. Westacott, Locomotive Superintendent, Southern Division was…

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Farmer's Claim Action Against Railway Commissioners

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 6

In December 1923 Stanley Mattinson, a farmer on the South Coast, was driving a horse and sulky between Dapto and Albion Park, when he…

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Latest in Motor Cars Rollin for Service

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1925 · page 6

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers' Co-op. Co. writes:— The management of our organisation is ,very pleased with the manner in…

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Latest in Motor Cars. Rollin for Service

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 3

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers' Coop. Co., writes:—The management of our organisation is very pleased with the…

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Our Main Roads Urgent Need of Repairs Who Will Take Action?

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 4

Travellers over the main road between Sydney and Goulburn in recent months have complained bitterly of its neglected condition. In the last…

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The Motor World. Why a Clutch Is Necessary

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 2

In setting a motor car in motion it is necessary to start the engine and then, with the engine running, to start the car. This condition is met by…

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Toast to Railways Mr. Prell's High Praise

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 4

Complimentary remarks to the new Southern Area Railway Commissioner (Mr. J. D. Reid) were made at the official luncheon at the Crookwell…

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Latest in Motor Cars. Rollin for Service. The Secertary. Farmers & Graziers' Co-op. Co. writes:—

Taralga Echo · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 2

The Management of our Organisation is very pleased with the manner in which the public has received the Rollin car since its introduction into…

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Train Wrecked Plunges Into River CAPETOWN

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 6

A telegram from Estcourt states that Cape-Natal express plunged into to the river beyond Hart's Hill last night. The engine and a third-class…

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Rollin Motor Wins Reliability Test Astonishing Petrol Economy

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 2

The Secretary Farmers' and Graziers' Co-op. Co. writes:— The management of our organisation has been all along sanguine that…

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Missing Motor Bike Brother Withdraws Charge

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 6

When Major McLaurin, a young man summoned his brother, Colin Frank McLaurin, to attend court and answer a charge of taking a motor…

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Truck Shortage Railways Doing Their Best Better Understanding Needed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 5

As the outcome of a deputation at Albury last week to the Southern Area Commissioner, Mr. J. D. Reid, some interesting…

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Main Roads Mulwaree to Ask for Grants Application to New Board

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 March 1925 · page 8

Mulwaree Shire Council decided at its meeting on Wednesday to make application to the Main Roads Board for grants…

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