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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

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Motor Notes Chevrolet Six Crank—shaft Has Never Failed

The Bombala Times · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 2

Chevrolet Engineers, after years of experimenting and testing, adopted the present crankshaft on the present Chevrolet Six in preference to any…

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Ports and Railways. Economic and Uneconomic

The Bombala Times · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 4

From a thoughtful and interesting pamphlet on the amendment of the Australian Constitution in relation to primary production, by Mr…

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Wangrabelle-Nungatta Road

The Bombala Times · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 5

The Wangrabelle-Nungatta road was again before the Imlay Shire Council at its last meeting, reports the "Eden Magnet."…

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Motor Notes

The Bombala Times · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 2

The best time to drain the radiator for flushing is immediately after a long trip. Misalignment of the front wheels…

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Motoring in Japan "Safety Instructions"

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 2 June 1930 · page 3

Rules of the road which visitors to Japan may understand have been prepared by the Tokio police office as follows:—…

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Motor Notes Economy, Too Studebaker Wins Test High Average

The Bombala Times · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 2

The remarkable operating economy of Studebaker' eight cylinder cars graphically demonstrated which two stock Studebaker Eights captured…

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Motor Notes

The Bombala Times · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 2

Before Cranking.—Before attempting to start an engine with the crank, check to see if there is enough clearance for your hand. Often…

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Motorist's Liability

The Bombala Times · Friday 20 June 1930 · page 2

In a case in an English Court a decision of considerable interest to motorists and pedestrians has just been given. While walking along the…

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Motor Tail-lights

The Bombala Times · Friday 20 June 1930 · page 2

The proposed amendment of the traffic regulations governing rear lights on motor vehicles will not confer any practical benefit on motorists…

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Motor Notes Causes of Overheating

The Bombala Times · Friday 20 June 1930 · page 2

The most common causes of overheating are lack of water, clogged radiator, lack of oil or a broken fan belt…

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Motor Notes Winter Motoring. Some Tips

The Bombala Times · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 2

Summing up, precautions to ensure easy starting and satisfactory performance are:— Use correct grade of oil—light as…

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Economic Motoring

The Bombala Times · Friday 4 July 1930 · page 2

A considerable saving in the repair bill of a car may be effected as the result of careful driving. When approaching intersections, dangerous…

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Motor Notes Care of Spare

The Bombala Times · Friday 4 July 1930 · page 2

A small hole drilled in the bottom of the mudguard well in which the spare tyre stands will keep the rubber from deteriorating and developing a…

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Motor Notes

The Bombala Times · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 2

Springs are constantly subjected to heavy strains. Spring bolts and clips occasionally need tightening. Too much looseness, of nuts on clips and…

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Motor Notes in the Rain. How to Look After Your Car

The Bombala Times · Friday 18 July 1930 · page 2

The modern car is now so finished that the owner can with the least expenditure of time and trouble keep it in fairly presentable condition as…

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A South-Eastern Railway. Mr. Darragh's Views

The Bombala Times · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 5

With the object of promoting Monaro and Twofold Bay development, Mr. C. H. Darragh, ex-railway surveyor, who years ago surveyed the…

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Motor Notes Making Motors Mind

The Bombala Times · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 2

Helpful hints for the motorist who wants to get the most service and enjoyment but of bis car. Most electrical circuits in a motor…

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Motor Racing

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 28 July 1930 · page 2

A mid torrential rain Caracciola, an Italian, driving a German Mer-cedes, won the Irish Grand Prix. He averaged 85.88 miles an hour…

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Roads Grant

The Bombala Times · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 2

In view of the public attention which has been directed to the £2,000,000 allocation for roads by the Federal Ministry in its recent…

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Train Robbery. Bail Way Takings Missing. Sydney

The Bombala Times · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 4

A train robbery was enacted at ten o'clock last night, when bags containing railway takings were removed from the van of the goods…

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