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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

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Motor Notes Value Springs

The Bombala Times · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

If a car should suddenly develop symptoms of poor performance after running a few thousand miles, it is a good plan to look to the valve…

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Motor Cars The 1931 World Census

Delegate Argus · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 3

On January I, 1931, a total of 35,810768 automobiles were in operation throughout Africa, America, Asia, Europe and…

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Prepare for Winter Motoring

The Bombala Times · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2

It is time for motorists to get their cars ready for the cold season. First of all there is the lubrication to be attended to. It probably will be…

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Motor Notes Save Used Oil

The Bombala Times · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2

One of the most unpleasant duties of motoring in these days of economy is the discarding of the engine oil when the sump is drained and…

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Motor Notes Battery Water Level

The Bombala Times · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 2

Water level should be at least one-fourth of an inch above the plates of a storage battery at all times…

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Train Time Alterations

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 3

The winter time table operates from 31st May as follows:— The mail train from Sydney arrives at Cooma (daily except…

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Noted Motorist on Speed

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 2

Sir Malcomn Campbell, bolder of the world's motor speed record, believes that 28 miles an hour is a good…

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Motor Notes

The Bombala Times · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 2

Noise From the Speedometer.—A noisy speedometer often can be traced to the flexible shaft or cable which has been kicked or pushed…

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Serious Motor Smash at Eden

The Bombala Times · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 1

Our Eden correspondent 'phoned us this Monday morning: "A very serious motor smash occurred in Eden about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon…

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Use of Unregistered Motor Lorry Permission Granted to Unemployed

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 2

The Minister for Local Government, Mr. James McGir,—replying to the personal representations of Mr. W. W. Hedges, State member…

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Motor Notes Don't Use Kerosene

The Bombala Times · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 2

Do not flush out the engine with kerosene, as some will remain to contaminate the fresh oil…

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Woman and Child Tramping

The Bombala Times · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 3

On Thursday morning a lady, who said she was Mrs. Gage, and her daughter, Patsy, called at this office, says the Manning River Times (Taree)…

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Burglars! at the Railway Station

The Bombala Times · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 1

Bombala has had its share of thrills during the past few days. Following on the theft of 'possum skins from Messrs. Green and, Co's store came the…

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On Flooded Roads

The Bombala Times · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

If forced to drive through a partly flooded section of the road it is better to go in low. This not only gives better traction, but prevents…

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Motor Notes Tyre Wear

The Bombala Times · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

Under normal conditions, the tread wear of rear tyres should be more rapid than that of front tyres, although the difference is not so marked with…

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Motor Announcement

The Bombala Times · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 4

The following statement for publication has been made by General Motors-Holden's Limited, regarding their decision to concentrate their assembly…

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Motor Notes Oil Filter

The Bombala Times · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 2

Clean oil means longer engine life and smoother performance. The oil filter removes dirt, carbon and other foreign matter from the oil…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.R.M.A.

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 3

A suggestion is being made to the Government by the N.R.M.A. that legislation be introduced to impose a wheel tax on all vehicles…

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Candelo-Wyndham Road

Delegate Argus · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 3

At the meeting of the Imlay Shire Council on the 14th inst., a deputation comprising Messrs. Connolly (Rocky Hall), R. Turbet…

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Railway Freight Rates

Delegate Argus · Thursday 3 September 1931 · page 2

Mr. A. D. J. Foster, Assistant Railway Commissioner, informs us that a statement attributed to him last week, when replying to…

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