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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

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A Man They C[?] a [?] From a Train

Delegate Argus · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 4

Just a few little things like a [?] fall with a bullet through the [?], a leap from armed German guards in a fast-moving train,…

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Motor Notes Sydney to Bourke in 9 Hrs. 58 Mins. Whippet 4 Breaks Car Record

The Bombala Times · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 2

Starting out from the Sydney G. P.O. at 4.30 a.m. on Sunday, December 22nd, a New Superior Whippet 4, driven by Mr. P. Donnelly…

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Novel Road Grader. Does the Work of 125 Men

Delegate Argus · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 4

Not so long ago a huge road-grading machine made its appearance in America. It had creeper feet in front that reminded one of the tread…

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Motor Notes

The Bombala Times · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 2

With the great number of automobiles on the roads nowadays the ever-present question of road safety comes uppermost of all motoring topics…

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On Motor Cycle 16000 Miles Letter From Sir Gran. Ville Ryrie

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 2

To prove to overseas riders the quality and reliability of British motor-cycles and sidecars, two young Englishmen, John Gill and…

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Motor Notes Chevrolet Again Awarded First Place at American Automobile Show

The Bombala Times · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 2

Tribute to its leadership as an automobile producer is again paid the Cheyrolet Motor Company in the announcement by the National…

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Motor Notes the Silent "Double Shuffle" Gear Change

The Bombala Times · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

To achieve a silent gear change, it is obvious that both the gear on the lay shaft and the gear on the main shaft must be revolving at…

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Railway Platforms. on the Wrong Side of Line

The Bombala Times · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 3

How is it that for years the Railway Department has been building passenger platforms on the wrong side of the line?"…

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Round Australia by Motor Car

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bates of Cremorne Sydney, returned on Sunday week after having completed what moved to be a very enjoyable…

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Cheap RaiLway Excursions

Delegate Argus · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 2

For the convenience and pleasure of all who were unable to take advantage of the cheap excursion, trains arranged by the, Railway…

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Wangrabelle-Rockton Road. Held Up Again

The Bombala Times · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Imlay Shire Council the Genoa Progress Association and Mr. W. Stevens (Wangrabelle) wrote stating that the…

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This Was a Record. Old Car Races Train. Cheap American Travel

The Bombala Times · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 2

From time to time Australian Studebaker dealers find instances of exceptional stamina of Studebaker cars. The Sydney-Bourke record and…

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Railway Smash. Two Killed. Sydney

The Bombala Times · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 5

When a serious Occident occurred on the Blue Mountains line near Warrimoo last night an engine driver and fireman were killed and a…

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Motor Notes Driving on Brakes. Economy and Safety

The Bombala Times · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 2

"Driving on the brakes" is a phrase frequently used by motorists. It is usually interpreted to describe the methods of a racing driver, but…

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Motor Notes

The Bombala Times · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 2

Adjust Brakes.—An improperly adjusted brake wears quicker and is far less efficient than one that is in adjustment…

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Motor Notes

The Bombala Times · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 2

Change Lubrication.—Many car owners forget that the rear axles, gears and bearings receive severe punishment and, accordingly, need…

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Motor Notes Another Check Balance of Crankshafts Modern Car Research

The Bombala Times · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 2

One reason for the fact that the modern car gives so much less engine troubles than models of comparatively recent years, lies in the minute…

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Motor Notes Motor Car Education. Ford Method

The Bombala Times · Friday 28 February 1930 · page 2

There is no commodity that is so much talked of as the motor car. In the younger generation of to-day the bent for mechanics is remarkably…

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Motor Notes Buy Bus To-day Know Engines. Public's Appreciation of Chevrolet Is Outstanding Example

The Bombala Times · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 2

The motor car buyer of to-day differs considerably from the buyer of former years, according to experienced Chevrolet distributors and dealers…

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Motor Notes (Extract from Sydney Morning Herald, May 4th, 1905). Motor Development in Australia. Who Made the First Motor Cycle and Forecar

The Bombala Times · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 2

Since the time when motors were first placed on the French and English markets the development of the industry in Australia, which began shortly…

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