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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

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Motor Notes Three Fundamentals

The Bombala Times · Friday 4 September 1931 · page 2

Correct carburettor adjustment is necessary to obtain good economy arid performance. As a rule, carburettors will maintain a given…

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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 7 September 1931 · page 2

In conjunction with the forthcoming appeal by the Rangers' League to all citizens to take a pride in their bushlands and to…

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"Courage!" Brighter Road Ahead Banker's View

The Bombala Times · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 4

"The man who tells you that the position is getting worse, and that calamities will come upon us, has lost his nerve for the work to which…

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Iron Roads Coming "Simplicity and Cheapness."

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 3

The greatest road authorities in Britain, headed by experts of the Ministry of Transport, will be asked shortly to test an iron road…

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

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 3

The announced intention of the Government to discriminate against motor traffic using the Sydney harbour bridge by the imposition of…

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Motor Notes

The Bombala Times · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 2

Slipping Clutch.—Never drive with a slipping clutch. If you cannot find the adjustment yourself have it fixed without delay…

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Mighty Bridge to Span Snowy River. AT McKELLAR'S Crossing, Near Wulgulmerang. Historic Associations Recalled

The Bombala Times · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 3

Over the Snowy River, near Wulgulmerang, the Country Roads Board is building a bridge that will be a landmark in the years to come…

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More Cheap Railway Trips

The Bombala Times · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 2

Further evidence of the Railway Commissioners' desire to provide cheap excursion travel at seasons of the year most convenient to country people, is…

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Motor Notes Water Pipe Clips

The Bombala Times · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 2

After a period rubber connections deteriorate, and it will be found that the pipe clips cannot be screwed up tightly enough to stop leaks…

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Bega-Cooma Motor Service Transport Act Requirement

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

Messrs. Balmain Bros, Bega, notify :— Our Motor Service, plying between Cooma and Bega will not be able to cater for any passengers…

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Orbost-Delegate Road To Be Made Trafficable

Delegate Argus · Thursday 19 November 1931 · page 3

Mr. A. E. Lind, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Country Roads Board relative to the Orbost-Delegate Road:—…

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Orbost-Delegate Road. Federal Grant of £500

The Bombala Times · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 4

As a result of the inspection recently made, of roads in Gippsland East by the Country Roads Board, a Federal grant of £500 has been made…

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Cheap Railway Travel During the Holiday Season

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 2

Railway stations are busy localities throughout the whole period of the Christmas and New Year holi-day seasons. We have had…

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Motor Notes Extending Spotlights and Short Circuits

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Thursday 24 December 1931 · page 3

One of the most useful fittings for night driving and country touring is he spotlight which is equipped with self-reeling flexible connection so…

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