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Railways, roads & transport, 1936

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Ban on Talking

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 3

When riding in a motor car as a passenger one must not engage tho driver in conversation is a new rule just issues by the Berlin police…

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Motor Mechanics' Exam

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 3

The annual examination of motor mechanics for the N.R.M.A. certificate will be conducted at the Sydney Technical College on the evening of Friday…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Ban on Talking

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 4

When riding in a motor car as passenger one must not engage the driver in conversation is a new rule just issued by the Berlin police…

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Big Railway Revenue Remarkable Figures

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 2

During the recent holiday season, from December 18 to January 1 inclusive, a total of 2,629,559 railway tickets were sold by the Railway…

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"Dubbo Alley" Fishermen at Forster. "This is The Life!" Picturesque Motor Run. With Welcome at End

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 4

Raindrops are pattering on the tent top. The whole camp presents a woe begone appearance, but no one in canvas town bears resentment…

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Tuncurry Wants Aerodrome. Minister Sympathetic

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 4

The people of Tuncurry took opportunity of the visit to the district of Mr. J. M. Dunningham, Minister for Labor and Industry, to interview him…

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Accidents on Tuncurry Road

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 2

During the week end there were a couple of accidents on the Taree- [?] road, which is at present [?] a very rough condition at the [?]…

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Tuncurry Wants Aerodrome. Minister Sympathetic

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 4

The people of Tuncury took opportunity of the visit to the district of Mr. J. M. Dunningham, Minister for Labor and Industry on Saturday…

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Road Improvements

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

On the motion of Crs. Connors and Henderson it was decided that delegates interview Mr. Spooner (Minister for L.G.) to-day (Friday),…

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Road Service Station Extensions

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 12

The roads and tours committee of the R.A.C.A has again advised of still further extensions to the club's road service scheme by the appointment…

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Road Faults of Cars and Drivers

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

The greatest survey ever taken in the world to ascertain the faults of motor car drivers and of their machines was recently concluded in…

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Important Matters £12,000 Road Proposal Electricity Question. Railway Affairs. Special Meeting of the Shire Council

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

A special meeting of the Nambucca Shire Council was held last Saturday morning, all Councillors being present, viz.,…

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R.a.c.a. Notes. Road Danger Controversy

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 12

The declaration against motorists kindled the spark; the motorists fanned the flames when it was maintained that the cyclist and pedestrians…

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Railway Improvements at Taree

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 7

Mr. L. O. Martin, M.L.V., Minister of Justice, recently brought under the notice of the Commissioner for Railways the necessity for enlarging the…

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Railway Commissioners' Visit

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

The Clerk reported that the Railway Commissioners are visiting Macksville on 3rd February. On the motion of Crs. Henderson…

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Motor Notes News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Ban on Talking

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

When riding in a motor car as a passenger one must not engage the driver in conversation, is a new rule just issued by the Berlin police…

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Livestock Attendants. Railway Concessions Extended

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 12

The Commissioner for Railways has decided to give stockowners more liberal facilities for having animals attended to whilst in transit in…

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Motor Notes. From the N.R.M.A.

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 6

LAMPS FOR PEDESTRIANS. When walking: along unlighted highways in Normandy, France, pedestrians must carry lamps, says a…

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Motoring in 1936

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 8

"There is no reason why the motoring world should not look forward to the year 1936 with the greatest confidence," said Mr. J. C. Watson,…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. U.s. Farmers Are Car-minded

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 7

Sixty per cent, of farmers in America run one or more cars per family. Yet only 12 per cent, of the population have running water in their homes…

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