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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

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For Boggy Roads

The Bombala Times · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 2

Motor trucks in the country have to travel over some execrable roads, and bogging is a mishap that comes all too frequently. Everyone who has had…

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Road Corrugations

The Bombala Times · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 6

The cause of road corrugations has given rise to numerous theories. In a recent issue we published the opinion of that much-travelled motorist…

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Dropped from Aeroplane Then Laid an Egg

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 2

Fluttering down 2,000 feet, on her own wing power, from an aeroplane whence she had been dropped, a bantam hen slighted safely…

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The Wangrabell Road. Imlay Shire Moves

The Bombala Times · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 4

At last week's meeting of the Imlay Shire Council, a deputation consisting of Messrs. T. Begely, W. Stevens, Harmer, A. Brown, and T…

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Road-Makers. Nation-builders Job. Federal Transport Policy

The Bombala Times · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 4

"The road-makers of history were nation-builders, too," remarks the weekly bulletin of the Federal Country Party Parliamentary Committee…

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Man's Awful Ordeal. Pinned Under Car on the Train Line

The Bombala Times · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 6

To be pinned under a motor car right in the tracks of an approaching train, was the terrifying experience of Mr. A. Plumridge, of old…

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Motor Notes Motor Dont's

The Bombala Times · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 2

DON'T cut your corner if turning to the right; if you do, you will surely wake up some day wondering what hit you…

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After Custom. Advantages of Railways. Southern Commissioner's Move

The Bombala Times · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 4

In view of the competition of motor transport southern N.S.W. storekeepers are having pointed out to them the advantages and conditions of the…

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Railway to Orbost Red[?]st for Extension

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 2

Introduced by Mr. McGregor, M.L.C., a deputation representing the Orbost and Avon Shires, asked the Victorian Minister for Railways…

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East Gippsland Railway Orbost to Eden

Delegate Argus · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 2

The deputation visited the Minister of Railways at the Premier's office and suggested to him that the Government consider the…

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Road Matters

The Bombala Times · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 4

Mr. W. W. Hedges, M.L.A., has received from the Hon. J. R. Lee, Minister for Justice, the following letters forwarded from the Minister…

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The Wangrabell Road

The Bombala Times · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 6

The following letter appears in the last issue of the Eden Magnet:— "All Roads are Good Roads." To the Editor…

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Motor Notes Carry Rubber Tubing

The Bombala Times · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 2

When it is obviously necessary to put some check on the spares and emergency supplies, rubber tubing must be awarded a place amongst the…

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Railway from Orbost. Request for Extension

The Bombala Times · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 6

Introduced by Mr. McGregor, M.L.C., a deputation representing, the Orbost and Avon Shires, asked the Victorian Minister for Railways (Mr…

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Motor Notes Increased Power of Whippet Four. with Motor Improvements Including Longer Stroke. New Engine Rates 40 Horsepower

The Bombala Times · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 2

Rated, ever since its introduction over two years ago, as the most powerful engine for its bore and stroke, the new Superior Whippet four cylinder…

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Wangrabell Road

The Bombala Times · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 6

As the Minister for Local Government and Mr. Newell (Deputy Chairman of the Main Roads Board) were passing through Genoa last week the…

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Road Advertisements

The Bombala Times · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 1

The secret is out! We know now why Road Boards object to road advertising signs containing information as to locality And distances…

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Motor Notes

The Bombala Times · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 2

When a car is begged through the rear wheels sinking intosand or mud, deflating the tyres will help you to get out. It is a desperate remedy, and…

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Motor Notes Flexible and Speedy. New Chevrolet Six Tested

The Bombala Times · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 2

The Chevrolet Six not only supersedes the Four—It surpasses it. During a recent road test in Sydney it proved that it is not only reliable and…

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Motor Notes New Whippet Sales Volume Evidence of Buyers Familiarity with Car Value

The Bombala Times · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 2

The high sales volume that has been continuous since the introduction of the new Superior Whippet Fours and Sixes, is cited as evidence of the…

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