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

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

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Lake George Proposed Speedway for Motor Records

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 6 April 1933 · page 5

If the hopes of local residents are realised, attempts to break the world’s records in motor car speeds will be made in the near future on a natural…

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£500 Railways Want Reduction Variation of Water Agreement

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 6 April 1933 · page 4

Because the Railway Department hat not taken full advantage of its agreement with the Municipal Council by which it is…

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Advertising on Rubbish Baskets Council Agrees But Main Roads Board Objects

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 4

The local Alderman had before them at the Council meeting on Monday night a letter from Boulton & Co., solicitors…

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Goulburn's New Road Governor's Hill Deviation Excellent Grade : Fine View

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 2

All going well, the Governor's Hill deviation will be open for traffic by the end of this month, and it is safe to say that the new road, besides providing an easy grade for motorists, will be regarded as one of which Goulburn people…

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Rabbits On Roads

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 2

At Friday’s meeting of Goodradigbee Shire Council, Cr. Julian asked what steps the shire was taking to clean rabbits off the roads…

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Gates on Roads Shire’s Policy the Motor By-pass

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 1

An involved discussion on the gate question which is fraught with many legal points. took place in Goodradigbee Shire Council…

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Tallaganda Shire Rabbits and Roads

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Tallaganda Shire Council was held on Thursday, when all councillors were present, and Cr. Alley presided…

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Turned Down Southern Approach To Taemas Bridge Estimated Cost £35,000

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 1

On the ground that it would cost £35,000 and that there are other more important works in the State, the Premier, Mr. B…

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Hit Run Motorist Motor Cyclist Left Dead MELBOURNE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 6

After crashing into a motor cyclist in Dandenong Road, Spring Vale, last night, the driver of the car went on, leaving the cyclist lying dead…

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Mr. Hartigan Praises Railway Men

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 2

The Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. T. J. Hartigan), at the annual meeting of the New South Wales Government Railway and Tramway…

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Boy Killed Cooma Street Tragedy Struck By Motor Car

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 2

A gloom was cast over the town when a fatal accident in Cooma Street on Saturday night resulted in the death of a…

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18 Killed in Railway Disaster New York

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 April 1933 · page 3

Eighteen were killed and over 20 injured in the wreck of a passenger train near the town of Ventaguemada, Columbia…

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Road Travel Amazing Progress Records Tell Story

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 4

Present-day motorists with fast cars and bi[?]umen surfaced roads on which they can safely drive them at high speeds, are apt to…

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The Post! Governor's Hill Road an Appreciation To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 2

Mr. Editor: The readers of your journal are greatly indebted for the very full and explicit account of Goulburn's new road, the Governor's Hill…

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48 HOURS For the Railways SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 2

It was learnt in Government circles yesterday that the 48-hour week will he introduced in the State railway and tramway services from Sunday…

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Inspector Retires Railway Presentation

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 2

A large number of Railway Locomotive employees gathered at the Railway Institute on Saturday evening to bid farewell to Inspector P…

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Motor Industry Boom

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 4

According to statements made by representatives of Brewing interests in U.S.A. the repeal of the Volstead Act, and re-establishment of the…

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Motoring Worn Tyres Courting Disaster Accidents Increasing

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 4

Motoring accidents due to driving on worn-out tyres are unfortunately becoming more frequent. attributable no doubt to…

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Decapitated Body Found on Railway Line SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 April 1933 · page 2

The decapitated body of James O'Connor, 53, a relief railway porter. of Redfern, was found on the railway line at Central Station early this…

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Alleged Attempt to Wreck Train Canowindra-cowra Train in Danger

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 April 1933 · page 5

A very serious accident was narrowly averted on Thursday (last week) to the Canowindra-Cowra motor train. When near…

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