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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

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Victorian Railways Standing Committee

The Bombala Times · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 1

The Victorian Railways Standing Committee passed through Bombala on Tuesday last. The Committee is inquiring as to the necessity for a…

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Asia Crossed by Motor

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 2

Thrilling 8,500-Mile Dash Where Much T[?]pended Upon ZAM-BUX Amongst other notable para[?] who continue to publicity…

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Hospital Carnival. Tramway Band

The Bombala Times · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 4

For the third time in succession the N.S.W. Tramway Band visited Bombala this week to lend their valuable aid in raising money for the Bombala…

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Railway Matters

The Bombala Times · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 1

The Hon. Secretary of the Bombala Chamber of Commerce is in receipt of the following letter from Mr. J. D. Reid, Southern Area Commissioner:—…

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Goods [?] Railway Department Takes Action

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 2

As it has been decided by the police not to [?] my proceedings against the [?] and fireman who [?] in a…

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Orbest Railway Extension

The Bombala Times · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 1

The following are extracts from the evidence given by Victorian and Delegate witnesses at the inquiry recently held at Orbost and Bendoe by the…

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Turned Down. Bombala-eden Railway

The Bombala Times · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 4

The Public Works Committee has unanimously turned down the proposal to build a railway from Bombala to Eden. We have not received the…

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The Aberdeen Railway Smash SYDNEY

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 2

An important discovery has been made as to the cause of the train smash. Either the engine tender or one of…

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Motor Spirit Pumps on Kerbside Charge to Be Made

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 2

At Tuesday's meeting of the Cooma Municipal Council at Which were present: Ald J. H. Rogan, mayor; W. M. Montague, J. Rose…

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Railway League

Delegate Argus · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 3

A meeting of the Railway League was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. A. H. Wright (President) in the Chair…

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"Great White" Train. North and South Coasts Tour

The Bombala Times · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 2

The "Australian-Made" Preference League has received advice from the Premier, Mr. J. T. Lang, intimating that he has agreed to provide a further…

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Motor Cycle Accident Rider Seriously Injured

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 2

Serious injuries were sustained by Mr Reginald McDonald when travelling on a motor cycle from Nimmitabel…

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Tramway Footballers Entertained

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 2

The visiting combined Tramways football team was entertained at dinner at the Royal hotel, on Wednesday evening, when an…

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"Great White" Train North and South Coasts Tour Plans Well in Hand

The Bombala Times · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 1

The "Australian-Made" Preference League is having the finishing touches put to the "Great White Train" prior to her setting out on…

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"Great White" Train. Preparations for North and South Coasts Tour

The Bombala Times · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 2

The "Australian-Made" Preference League has its plans well in hand for the despatch of the "Great White" Train on its North and South Coasts…

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"The Motoring Spirit."

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 2

Even the most careful, of motorists known that he or she may have to take risks occasionally. There is the unfor[?]…

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The First Road. Over the South-coast Range

The Bombala Times · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 1

"Eureka": "Pick" (B. 8/7/'26) tells a pretty tale about the first read over the N.S.W. South Coast ranges, but readers had better take it with a…

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The "Great White" Train. How Its Mission Will Help the Primary Producer

The Bombala Times · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 3

The story of the "Great White" Train, which is setting out on its second historic tour on August 23rd, will, we feel sure, be of interest to the…

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"The Motoring Spirit."

The Bombala Times · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 2

Even the most careful of motorists knows that he or she may have to take risks occasionally. There is the unforseen skid on a slippery road…

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A Natural Bridge

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 6 September 1926 · page 2

In Argentina there is a natural bridge that is one of the most wonderful in the world. It spans the Rio Mendozs, and is known as the Inca Bridge. It is the…

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