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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

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Snowy River Bridge

Delegate Argus · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 3

On Friday afternoon, December 20, Mr. Goudie, Minister for Public Works, Mr. Lind, M.L.A., and Messrs. McCorMack, Dale and…

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Snowy River Bridge. New Structure Opened

The Bombala Times · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 4

The bridge over the Snowy River at McKellar's Crossing, which was electrically welded, was lifted completely off its piers by the…

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Road to Bairnsdale VIA McKELLAE'S CROSSING

The Bombala Times · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 4

Recently I gave a detailed report of the road leading to McKellar's Grossing, which is situated 77 miles from Bombala. As I only gave a…

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McKellar's Crossing First Stock to cross New Bridge

Delegate Argus · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 2

At the latter end of last week the first mob of cattle crossed over the new bridge at McKellar's Crossing over the Snowy River…

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Motor Notes Anolite Pistons

The Bombala Times · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 3

For years the automobile industry has been looking for a piston that would be both light and hard a piston that would reduce the load on…

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Railway Excursions for Easter To and From Sydney Anywhere to Anywhere in New South Wales Interstate

Delegate Argus · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 2

As will be seen by the advertisement in this issue the arrangements made by the Department of Railways provide for travel at…

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Railway Excursions for Easter

The Bombala Times · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 4

As will be seen by the advertisement in this issue the arrangements made by the Department of Railways provide for travel at Excursion fares…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Excursion Train Arrangements

The Bombala Times · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 1

In this issue the Department of Railways announces that, on April 22, 23, and 24, excursion tickets will be issued at the local station to…

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Train Murder. in Queensland Arrest Made. Sydney

The Bombala Times · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 4

Following inquiries by the police of three Stats into the deaths of two passengers and the wounding of the conductor on the Rockhampton…

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Motor Notes Advice to Novice Motorists

The Bombala Times · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 3

Activities of the non-mechanic who tinkers with his car are a source of constant profit to the garage man. Tinkering, which implies taking…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Excursion Train Arrangements

Delegate Argus · Thursday 16 April 1936 · page 2

In this issue the Department of Railways announces that, on April 22, 23, and 24, excursion tickets will be issued at the local…

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Railway Excursions For May School Holidays

Delegate Argus · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 2

The Secretary for Railways notifies that Excursion trains will be run to and from Sydney for the benefit of scholars, teachers,…

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Railway Excursions. for May School Holidays

The Bombala Times · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 1

The Secretary for Railways notifies that Excursion trains will be run to and from Sydney for the benefit of scholars, teachers, parents…

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Motor Notes Colloidal Graphite. Help to Lubrication

The Bombala Times · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 3

During the last year or two, engineers and experienced motorists have been interested in the results obtainable with the substance known…

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Motor Notes Big Figures

The Bombala Times · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 3

Few people realise the value to Australia, of the Australian motor body building industry. Take Holden's. Motor Body Works at…

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Delegate-Kirkenong Road

Delegate Argus · Thursday 4 June 1936 · page 2

Mr. D. H. McKay has received the following letter from the Bibbenluke Shire Council :— Dear Sir,…

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Road Repairs Wanted

The Bombala Times · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 4

By N. Kennedy, road from golf links, Bombala, to his gate. Bungarby Agricultural Bureau, asking for a maintenance man to…

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Road Repairs Wanted

Delegate Argus · Thursday 18 June 1936 · page 3

By N. Kennedy, road from golf links, Bombala, to his gate. Bungarby Agricultural Bureau, asking for a maintenance man to…

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Motor Notes Dangerous Jacking on Slopes

The Bombala Times · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 3

A peculiar accident reported in the Press recently serves as a reminder that special precautions should be taken when jacking up the wheel of…

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Bridge Wanted

The Bombala Times · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 4

One of the most urgent needs of the Bibbenluke Shire at the present, tune is a bridge over the Riverview Creek, on the Delegate-Kirkanong…

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