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

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

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Floods Continue Damage Caused Around Goulburn Further Railway Hold-ups

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 2

Rain continued in the Goulburn district throughout the week-end and the Wollondilly and Mulwaree Rivers again became flooded., The Goulburn Golf House was surrounded by water and the caretaker and his wife and family were…

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Advice to Motorists

The Yass Courier · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 1

A good rule for driving is: “Don’t do anything suddenly.” This goes for stopping, backing, changing direction, crossing railway tracks and approaching…

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Gunning Shire Meeting of Council 1928 Roads Programme GUNNING

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Gunning Shire Council was held on Tuesday There was a full attendance of councillors, and the President (Cr…

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The Railways Main Lines Clear for Traffic

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

The Goulburn District Superintendent Mr. T. Hudson, stated this morning that the Main Southern line was now clear for traffic…

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Phil's River Rain Causes Heavy Damages Bridge and Crossing Suffer

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 10

ELSEWHERE a general account of the havoc wrought by flood waters throughout the Shire is given. Particulars are…

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The Deluge Fences Washed Away Potato Growers Suffer. Road Damages Estimated at £3,000

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 10

February, 1928, will go down in history as one of the wettest in the records of Crookwell. Fortunately, for Crookwell, its…

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MOTORS and Motoring Dodge Bros. Senior Touring Car

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 3

Dodge Brothers Senior Six Touring Car is the latest addition to the Senior line. This new car has proved 'itself to be no less an aristocrat than…

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Hints to Motorists

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 5

The fact that there is considerable misuse of the starter will be obvious to those who are observant regarding novice-owned cars It is not unusual…

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Motor Notes of Interest to Car Owners and Drivers N.R.M.A. Goulburn Branch Notes

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 5

The membership of the local branch is still increasing, the following motorists having joined during the past week:—Messrs. A. A. Gray, J. E…

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Warning Notices for Motorists

The Yass Courier · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 6

The Editor of this paper has morored over a considerable part of the roads in this and adjoining districts and he has come to the conclusion…

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"The Ghost Train."

The Young Chronicle · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

Most people love anything in the nature of a thrill whether it be a story, picture or play, and when the thrills are interwoven with a…

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Cancer Effect of Motoring

The Burrowa News · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 8

Sir Arbuthnot Lane, the famous surgeon expresses the opinion that motoring is the cause of a new form of cancer of the lungs, of which 10…

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Motors and Mayors Problem for the Young Council. London Ald. McLENNAN FAVORED 60 h.p. But Ald. Rintoul Instals 50 h.p

The Young Chronicle · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

One of the most remarkable discussions which have ever been heard at a meeting of the Young Municipal Council took place at…

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Motor Notes "Shimmy"-- a Wheel Complaint

The Young Chronicle · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 3

One of the most curious and dangerous results of excessive axle tilt is exhibited when the front wheels wobble Violently and rapidly from…

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The Motorists' Prayer

The Young Chronicle · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 5

The following is the motorists' prayer, according to "The Church man of New York:-- "Teach us to Kin[?] drive through life without [?] into other business [?] Gout for…

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No Headlights Motor Driver Fined

The Young Chronicle · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

Keith Greville was before Mr. Harrison on Wednesday for driving his motor car on the 28th January without headlights…

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Railway Bosses Drop Prohibition. (Published by arrangement)

The Young Chronicle · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

"Railway executives in U.S.A., who as a group backed the movement for Prohibition, have in many in stances reversed their attitude as a…

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Fatal Collision Goulburn Girl Killed Sensational Smash on Yass Road

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

Miss Vera Wray (25), a well-known Goulburn girl, died in the Goulburn District Hospital about five o'clock…

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Wheel Flies Off Car Motorist's Unique Experience

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. Nick Stewart of Goulburn ,had a unique experience with his single center Alvis car to-day. He was driving along Bradley Street about midday…

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A Narrow Escape. Motor Accident

The Yass Courier · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 5

The Rev. W. M. Holliday had rather a lucky escape from serious injury on Saturday. When driving his car round the turn at the Shell Depot it…

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