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

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 April 1933 · page 4

In Manchester a new kind of rubber road which may revolutionise the whole road making industry has been tried. Instead of using rubber…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. has secured the interest of the Minister for Lands in the matter of the destruction of tall trees and other vegetation on…

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Road Safety Brake Adjustment

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 4

All motorists should see that their brakes are tested by scientific methods, followed by careful adjustment when necessary…

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Holiday Traffic Railway Figures

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 2

During the period between April 12 and April 17 last, more than 500 people took advantage of the excursion trains from…

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Motoring Derelicts Use For Old Autos Huge Baling Press

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 4

The remarkable growth of the automobile industry has sharpened the problem of how to dispose of worn-out and junked…

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Sheep Killed Railway Collision

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 3

Two sheep were killed and several others injured in a collision between a locomotive and, 20 stationary trucks in the railway ,…

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Crossing the Andes Wonderful Railway Hardship to Comfort

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 3

At one time crossing the Andes mountains, that formidable barrier between Chili and Argentina, represented a journey fraught with mystery…

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Governor's Hill New Road Now Open to Traffic

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 3

The Governor's Hill deviation, which has been under construction by the Main Roads Department during the last few months…

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Motors Cause Heavy Railway Loss

The Burrowa News · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 8

Mr. J. McClelland, who supervises the general freight and passenger section of the Victorian railway service, told the Victorian Transport…

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A Railway Award Upset By High Court SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 2

The High Court decided that Judge Drake Brockman of the Federal Arbitration Court, had exceeded his jurisdiction in making a award altering…

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Road Cycling Season Opened Senior Event to Pooley

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 24 April 1933 · page 6

The Goulburn Amateur Bicycle Club commenced its 1933 road season on Saturday afternoon with two five miles events. The…

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From Everywhere Paper Train Delayed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 25 April 1933 · page 2

The breaking of a draw-bar on a goods train between Bargo and Mittagong this morning resulted in a delay of about two hours to the paper…

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Cross Roads Board Criticised Why the Change?

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 25 April 1933 · page 6

A subscriber to the columns of Motor in Australia and Flying offers criticism of the Main Roads Board in declaring the route of the…

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Road Cycling Two Five Miles Handicaps Declared

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 April 1933 · page 5

Two five miles handicaps will be staged by the Goulburn Amatuer Bicycle Club on the Braidwood Road…

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Motoring Round Track Critic's Opinion Would Be Dangerous

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 April 1933 · page 4

The winner of this year's Phillip Island 200-mile grand prix, Mr. W. B. Thompson, said that, in his opinion, the proposed…

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Alleged Embezzlement Railway Porter Charged Arrested Yesterday Afternoon

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 April 1933 · page 2

Following investigations, Detective Baxter, of the Railway Department, and Police Inspector arrested a former town…

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Open Verdict Big Aeroplane Smash the Case of Voss London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 28 April 1933 · page 3

An open verdict was returned in the inquest of Albert Voss, who died from injuries received when he fell from the aeroplane. City of…

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Mr Lang on Trams Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 28 April 1933 · page 3

Mr. Lang speaking at Petersham last night said that if the referendum was carried, the Government would sell the tramways to the London…

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Bouquets for Council Water Supply : New Bridge

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 3 May 1933 · page 7

At a meeting of the Crookwell Chamber of Commerce held on Wednesday night last it was decided to express appreciation of…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 3 May 1933 · page 7

A considerable improvement on many miles of asphalt surface since Easter of last year was noted by motorists who traversed the various…

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