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

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

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Motor Accident Near Hume Park

The Yass Courier · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 5

A motoring party bound for Hume Park met with an accident yesterday. The car skidded on the turn near the lower gate and crashed through the…

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"The Ghost Train."

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

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

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Fatal Collision. Goulburn Girl Killed. Sensational Smash on Yass Road

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 1

Miss Vera Wray (25), a well known Goulburn girl, died in the Goulburn District Hospital about 5 o'clock on Sunday afternoon from terrible…

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What the Rain Has Done N.S.W. on the High Road to Prosperity

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 1

New South Wales is speeding on the highway of prosperity. If adverse conditions do not interve[?] the next few months the State's…

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Motor Notes the Joys of Coasting in Neutral

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 4

Many motorists when touring in [?]illy country have slipped the gear lever in neutral and enjoyed the pleasure of coasting, but when they…

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Heavy Storm Damage to Goulburn Roads and Footpaths Flooded

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 2

An exceptionally heavy storm which broke over Goulburn about three o'cock yesterday afternoon caused extensive damage to…

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Railway Duplication "Impracticable at Present"

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 3

Down south there is an agitation to have the duplication of the Main Southern Railway Line carried beyond Cootamundro and completed as…

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MOTORS and Motoring Car Hints Repairing Fuses

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 2

The conventional fuse used in the electrical equipment of the modern car consists of a glass tube with a glass cap at each end, between which…

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

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 5

The following new members have enrolled since last report:—Messrs H.Prister. M. McGregor, J. L. Molrooney, G. J. Webb, T. and M…

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Motor Speed Record London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

Speaking at the racing motorists' dinner at the Piccadilly Hotel to Mr. W. H. Paull, Dunlop's type expert, Major Seagrave, referring to…

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Queanbeyan Railway Returns Big Falling Off

The Yass Courier · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 3

A considerable decrease is shown by the figures of revenue received at the Queanbeyan railway station last month, as compared with the same period last…

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Motors Versus Railways Gigantic London Undertaking LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 4

The "Evening Standard" says the latest development in the railway versus motor vehicles war behind the legislation…

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New South Wales Government Railways. Excursion to Sydney and Intermediate Stations

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

EXCURSION TICKETS at Single Fare for the Double Journey (minimum rates 8/9 First-class and 5/10 Second-class) will be issued at…

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State Finances Railway Revenue Increase SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 3

The State revenue for the eight months of the present financial year ended February 29 was exceeded by the expenditure to the extent of…

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Motor Notes a Cause of Slow Leaks in Tyres

The Young Chronicle · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 3

Many cases of tyre trouble are due to the fact that the tube has not been properly inserted. Before a tube is placed in a cover the nut…

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Record Breaker Missing From Goulburn Reached Melbourne by Train

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 2

There was considerable anxiety concerning Alex Finlay, who was attempting to break his own motor cycle record from Sydney…

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The Ghost Train. Big Criterion Theatre Success Coming to Yass

The Yass Courier · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 5

Mr E. J. Carroll, the well-known theatrical manager, will present to local theatre goers at the Memorial Hall, for one night only, Arnold Ridley’s unique…

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Motor Cyclist Killed Collision With Patrol Car SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 2

A cyclist was killed, and two persons were injured in a collision which occurred between the police wireless patrol car, under Inspector…

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£1,000,000 DEFICIT Motor Competition Blamed MELBOURNE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 4

Victoria is faced with a railway deflict of £1,000,000. The Minister. for Railways blames the Increase in motor traffic for half the deflict. In…

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Motor Accident

The Yass Courier · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 5

Messrs E. G. Elrington, solicitor, and A. Dean, dentist, left Yass at about 5 a-m. yesterday by motor for Sydney. Later the Sergeant of…

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