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

Railways, roads & transport, 1940

971 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 7 of 49

The Motorists’ Corner the Cause of Bushfires “Carbon” Stands By The Farmers

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 3

“Carbon” of the R.A.C.A. who is regarded as one of the leading motoring authorities in Australia, spiritedly defends the farmers gaainst the…

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Train Facilities Sought for School Children

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

At the adjourned annual meeting of Young branch of the A.L.P. which was continued at the Southern Cross Hall on Sunday morning, a motion…

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Road Cycling Goulburn League Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 7

Twelve riders took part in ,the League Cycle Club's race on the Braidwood Road on Saturday. Two prominent ex-amateur riders,…

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Road Safety Young Lives Blighted Result of Accidents Toll of Recklessness

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 7

Through road accidents in this State since December 1 last six children have been orpahned and from once happy homes they are…

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Car Faults Cause Death Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 3

Defective motor vehicles caused many accidents in the State during the year ended June 30 last. In those accidents 52 persons were killed and 552 injured…

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Railway Removals Mr. T. Hudson Replies To Critics

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 4

Criticism of the Railway Department's action in moving employees from Goulburn to other centres drew a somewhat spirited…

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The Motorists' Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes (by "Carbon") the Cause of Bush Fires

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 2

"Carbon," of the R.A.C.A., who is regarded as one of the leading motoring authorities in Australia, spiritedly defends the farmers against the…

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Air Force Men Train Hard Complexity of Modern Aviation

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

Air pilots in this war will have 10 times as much preliminary experience as their predecessors --an average of 200 flying hours…

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Bowning-Wallendbeen Road Proposal to Employ Local Unemployed

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of Demondrille Shire Council on Monday last, the President (Cr. H. Knight Greg) presented the following…

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Lives Blighted by Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 3

Through road accidents in this State since December 1 last six children have been orphaned and from once happy homes they are now…

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Council to Seek Technical Advice on Road Work Engineer From Works Department Auditor Says Over- Head Is 40 Per Cent

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

For five hours on Monday night the Municipal Council discussed the special report of the auditor, Mr. F. S. McCarthy. At…

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Railway Shunters No Trouble Likely Here

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

Although there is no definite knowledge that Goulburn railway shunters will not be involved if there is any extension of the…

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"Blot on the Door to Young." Old Railway Depot. Tree Planting Again Proposed

The Young Chronicle · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

That a further effort be made to have trees planted to hide the old railway yard, which, he said, was full of junk and constituted "a blot…

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Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Fewer Cars in England

The Young Chronicle · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

According to figures given by the British Minister of Transport, in the House of Commons recently, the estimated drop in the number of…

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Fell From Train Escaped With Bruises

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

Falling from the Temora Mail train when it was near Breadalbane at 12.45 yesterday morning, Daniel Mc…

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Bitumen Supply For Burrinjuck Road

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

To the meeting of the Goodradigbee Shire Council on Friday president, Cr. C. A. Grogan, submitted a report regarding…

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BUSHFIRES Brigade Wants Subsidy Road Fireplaces to Be Abolished

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

Bushfires occupied the attention of the Goodradigbee Shire Council at its meeting on Friday. Earlier in the proceedings the…

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Bush Fire Danger to All Motorists

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

While the present heat wave and drought conditions continue many motorists are compelled to drive through areas where bushfires are…

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Mrs. Margaret Coen Injured in Motor Car Accident Collision in North Yass

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

About 10.30 yesterday morning, the Municipal Council’s utility truck used in the electricity department and driven by the electrical engineer,…

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North Goulburn Bridge

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Goulburn Chamber of Commerce, held last night, a letter read from the Department of Main Roads advised…

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