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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

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Motor Notes Stu-debaker Dictator Arrives

The Bombala Times · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 2

With the announcement last week of the New Studebaker Dictator Eight, the Studebaker Line in Australia becomes a trio of eight-cylinder cars…

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Motor Notes Dodge Color Schemes Typical of Rainbow. Shades on Motor Cars

The Bombala Times · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

The well dressed Motor Car this summer has smart exterior color combinations that harmonize with luxuriously fitted interiors. So color…

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Road Enclosures

The Bombala Times · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 6

Bridle, George, freehold; rental fixed at 17s 3d per annum. Rutherford, I., freehold; rental at 16s 6d per annum…

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Mt. Darragh Road Cost £132,000

The Bombala Times · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 4

The early advocates for the Mount Darragh road would, in the initial stage of the agitation, have been astounded if anyone…

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Motor Notes Items of Interest

The Bombala Times · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 2

When it becomes necessary to remove the cover plate to lubricate the mechanism of the vacuum windshield wiper, be certain that the gasket is…

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Railway, Cooma to Berridale Recommended in 1924

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1929 · page 3

Mr. W. W. Hedges M.L.A. has received the following from the Works Department, dated 24th October:—…

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Motor Depreciation. Tax Reductions

The Bombala Times · Friday 25 October 1929 · page 2

By devious ways and earful bookkeeping, owners of motor vehicles which are used for business may deduct full depreciation from their Income…

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Motor Notes Hints for Drivers. Careful Handling of Cars

The Bombala Times · Friday 25 October 1929 · page 2

"Unless practice has made you adept is is not safe to figure on shifting from a higher gear to low while the car is in motion. Few drivers can…

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Aeroplane in Fiji Islands

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 28 October 1929 · page 2

A Gypsy Moth aeroplane has been purchased by Mr. N. S. Chambers, a magistrate in the Fiji Islands. It will be the first aeroplane to be…

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Motor Notes New Dodge Brothers Six As Traffic Cop. Novel Street Safety Campaign

The Bombala Times · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 2

The last and loudest word in traffic safety devices is the loud speaking New Dodge Brothers Six sedan used by Buffalo, N. Y. police to caution…

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Motor Notes Trusted the Car. Trip Through Desert Country

The Bombala Times · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 2

That the modern motor car is a nearly-perfect machine is obvious to any motorist who remembers only a few years back when at almost every…

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Developmental Road

Delegate Argus · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 2

The Divisional Engineer, Queanbeyan, notified the Council that the Main Roads Board did not consider a further inspection of…

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Mount Darragh Road

Delegate Argus · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 2

Cr. Wright referred to the Mt. Darragh road and recent criticisms levelled at it. There had been a lot of hostile criticism…

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Developmental Roads

The Bombala Times · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 1

The term "Developmental Road" is not as well understood as it should be in view of its importance to country dwellers. In its third…

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Motor Notes Country Press Delegates Visit Chrysler Assembly Plant of Larke, Neave and CARTER

The Bombala Times · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 2

On Thursday, the 24th October, approximately 160 visitors inspected the Assembly. Plant of Larke, Neave and Carter Ltd., at Parramatta Road…

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Aeroplane Crash at Gerringong MR. W. Berg a Victim

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 18 November 1929 · page 2

The sad news reached Cooma on Saturday afternoon that Mr. William Berg (son of Mr. W. S. Berg, postmaster at Cooma) and pilot Mr…

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Motorists Visiting N.S.W. Fee and Tax Exemptions

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 2

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. Bruxner) has announced that, following upon reciprocal arrangements made with the other…

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Motor Notes Speed Car Kills Leopard. Thrilling Run in India Through Jungle at Night

The Bombala Times · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 2

Australian record-breakers have been responsible for the untimely demise of an odd sheep or two, a cow, an aged horse, and several other…

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Motor Notes Money Saving Hints. Reduced Running Costs

The Bombala Times · Friday 29 November 1929 · page 2

When about to carry out some engine adjustment first cover the wings with a old rug or dust sheet in order to prevent them from being accident…

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Motor Notes Application of Oil. in Engine, Springs and Chassis

The Bombala Times · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 2

In cold weather, more so than any other time, your engine should be given a chance to warm up gradually. The oil in the crankcase is thick, and…

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