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

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

829 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 7 of 42

Motor Racing Graythwaite Carnival Car Race Arranged

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 2

The big motor racing carnival, the Proceeds of which will be donated to the "Graythwaite" Soldiers Homes to take place on the Goulburn…

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Motorists in Trouble

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 6

At the Goulburn Police Coupt on Monday William Murphy pleaded guilty to a charge of driving a motor-cycle at night without having a clear…

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Goulburn's Many Requirements Deputations to Minister Water Scheme and Railway Matters

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 2

Water Scheme and Railway Matters The three ministers who accompanied the Parliamentary delegation to Goulburn on Monday should…

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"Making Night Hideous" Noisy Motor Cyclists

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 2

"These motor-cyclists are making night hideous," remarked Mr. G. R. Williams at the Goulburn Police Court on Monday. "If they persist,…

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Road to Caves

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 5

Mr. Percy Allen, Chief Engineer for Local Government Works, accompanied by Mr. A. L. Horniman, engineer to the Nattai Shire Council,…

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Road Improvements Important Works Pending

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 5

Important road works, representing about £160,000, either in hand, about to be put into effect, or contemplaetd, are detailed in advices furnished the…

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BUNGONIA P.A. The Lookdown Road

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 6

The Bungonia Progress Association met on Saturday last, Cr. Broadhead, vice president occupying the chair, writes our Bungonia correspondent…

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THE 44 Hour Week Cost of North Shore Bridge Fighting Federal Award SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Sanders asked the Premier if it was the intention of the Government to pay the legal costs of those unions…

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Yass-Canberra Railway

The Yass Courier · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 5

A deputation waited on Mr. Bruce on Tuesday afternoon to urge the construction of the Yass-Canberra railway. Mr. L. Trainor, President of the Chamber…

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Control of Railways Reducing Commissioners' Powers and Salaries

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 5

Speaking at Monday civic reception to the Parliamentary visitors to Goulburn, Mr. J. M. Tully, M.L.A., said that the time had come when…

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Goulburn Ambulance No Railway Subscription

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 5

There was a good attendance at Monday night's meeting of the Goulburn Ambulance Board, presided over by Mr. A. M. Barton…

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Motor Lorry Burnt

The Burrowa News · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 9

Messrs, kirk and knight, of Burrowa, who have been engaged drawing wood to the Burrowa Electric Lighting Franchise with their Ford…

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Proposed Railway Boombala to Orbost Dr. Earle Page Sympathetic

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 6 March 1926 · page 2

A deputation waited on the Commonwealth Treasurer (Dr. Earle Page) on Wednesday at Bombala, and asked that the Federal Government should…

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Motor World Improving Accessories

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 6 March 1926 · page 2

Those who are owners of old fashioned motor cars net equipped with starting motors generally exercise a great deal more caution and…

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Crookwell Shire Council Bathurst-Goulburn Road Shire Engineer Resigns

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 6

The Crookwell Shire Council held its ordinary meeting on March 4. Correspondence was received from the Main Roads Board, Sydney;…

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P.M. Warns Motorist Two Breaches of Regulations

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 2

"Car drivers must adhere strictly to the regulations which are framed for their own protection, and safety," said the Goulburn Police Magistrate, Mr…

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Albury-canberra Railway

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 6

A Parliamentary party, including Mr. Flannery, Minister for Works and Railways visited Albury on Saturday. The Albury Cauberra Railway…

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Expired Motor License

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 2

F. A. J. Lan downe was proceeded against at the Goulburn Police Court on Monday for failing to return an expired motor cycle license…

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The Great White Train. At Yass on April 29

The Yass Courier · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 5

As well as instructing and informing, the Great White Train will also interest and amuse, for “wireless” and “picture” will play an important…

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Andrews Tells of Thrilling Trials on Gobi Desert. Explorer’s Own Account Gives Dodge Brothers Motor Cars Credit for Remarkable Exploits. Says They Will Be The “Covered Waggons of the Desert,” Only Car Capable of Such Performance

The Yass Courier · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 6

This is the first of a series of four interesting articles regarding the recently; ended third Asiatic Expedition of the American Museum of Natural…

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