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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

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Railway Transport. To the Graziers of Bombala and District

The Bombala Times · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 4

The Board of Railway Commissioners is earnestly endeavouring to prevent a deficit at the end of the current financial year, and this can…

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A New Continuous Current Motor

Delegate Argus · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 4

A new type of continuous current ball-bearing motor has been placed upon the market. The characteristic features of this new type of machine…

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Motor Notes Care of Springs

The Bombala Times · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 2

The springs will well repay the little attention-they-require. They provide a means of cushioning the car from the shocks of the road and so not only…

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Motor Notes What Happens When You Lend or Borrow a Car. Legal and Insurance Points

The Bombala Times · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 2

hesitation by owners to lend their cars to friends, and hesitation by people to borrow their friends' cars is often prompted not merely by fear of…

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Chocks on Roads

The Bombala Times · Friday 22 August 1930 · page 2

Various local bodies have appealed to the N.R.M.A. for co-operation in an attempt to discourage the placing of chocks on roads, particularly on steep…

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Motor Notes General Motors Head Reviews Motor Situation

The Bombala Times · Friday 22 August 1930 · page 2

In an interview, Mr. A. Lawrence, Managing Director of General Motors Australia, said :—"I am not at all concerned about…

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Renewal of Yaouk Bridge. Special Grant of £650

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 2

Mr. W. W. Hedges, M.L.A., has received a notification from the Under Secretary, Department of Local Government, with reference…

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Fire at Motor Garage. Vauxhall Car Burnt

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 2

On Wednesday last two mechanics were at work attending to a Vauxhall motor car the property of a resident of Adaminaby…

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Motor Notes Chevrolet Six Truck Gives 29 Miles to the Gallon

The Bombala Times · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 2

Results of the Petrol Consumption Contest for fully loaded Chevrolet Six Trucks organised by the Stokoe Motors Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, are now…

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Towamba-Rockton Road

The Bombala Times · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 4

The residents of Rockton recently sent a strongly worded petition to the Main Roads Board, through Mr. Hedges, M.L.A., protesting against the…

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Motor Notes Timing Chain

The Bombala Times · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 2

The timing chain should he inspected by a competent mechanic about every 4,000 miles. An expensive repair job may be necessary if this…

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"King of Tramps." a Remarkable Character

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 8 September 1930 · page 2

One of America's most remarkable characters. Doctor James Eads Hour, the millionaire "Kins of Tramps," died at Staunton…

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The Rockton Road

The Bombala Times · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 1

Sir,—At the last meeting of the Bibbenluke Shire Council, according to the report appearing in your last issue, which I take as being…

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Motor Trade and Australia's Depression

The Bombala Times · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 2

Quite naturally the motor trade of the Commonwealth along with every other phase of business is suffering severely from those very…

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Motor Notes the Care of Your Car. Sagging Doors

The Bombala Times · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 2

When the car becomes old, one of the troublesome ailments is sagging doors. Quite often this trouble can be eliminated by installing a new set…

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Railway Sleeping Berths

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 15 September 1930 · page 2

A welcome item of news for railway sleeping berth passengers is an announcements by the Railway Commissioners that in future…

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Motor Notes Chattering Brakes

The Bombala Times · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 2

Vibration will cause brakes to squeak and chatter. With the four wheel brakes it frequently happens that one brake will be slightly out of…

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Road Cooma to Bermagui. Petition for Completion

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 26 September 1930 · page 3

A petition for the completion of this road is being extensively signed, and will be presented to the Minister for Local Government…

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Motor Notes Hints for Motorists. Economy in Upkeep

The Bombala Times · Friday 26 September 1930 · page 2

Mr. F. J. Urquhart, service manager of the Melbourne brunch of General Motors (Australia) Pty. Ltd. has compiled the following:—…

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The Railways. Retrenchment Axe Falls on Goulburn Staff

The Bombala Times · Friday 26 September 1930 · page 4

Wholesale retrenchment, regressions, and rationing, will be applied to the workshop and outdoor staffs of the permanent way branch of the…

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