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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1940

14 stories in Snowy Mountains & Monaro's papers

Australian Army Motor-minded

Delegate Argus · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 4

On many Australian roads now can be seen thousands of the army's motor vehicles; transport in the services has been…

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Railway's Feat

Delegate Argus · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 4

British Railways are doing a big job in helping the nation effectively to pursue its undertaking to crush the Nazi Regime. The…

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Railway Excursions for Easter

Delegate Argus · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 2

In this issue the Department of Railways announces the extensive arrangements made for Excursion travel prior to and during…

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More Deaths in Road Accidents

Delegate Argus · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 3

This is the time of the year when there are more deaths in road accidents than at any other period. Experience over the last…

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Corduroy in Roads

Delegate Argus · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 3

Cr. Howlett mentioned at the meeting of Tambo Shire Council last week that roads at Metung had corduroyed badly…

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Ingebyra Road Extension

Delegate Argus · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 2

The Clark. Snowy River Shire Council; advised public meeting on 15th inst., to protest against the proposal of the N.S.W…

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Primary Produce for Aeroplane

Delegate Argus · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 4

Sixty-six farmers and graziers in the Australian Capital Territory and nearby districts recently sent a cheque for £238 to the…

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Victorian Road Connection

Delegate Argus · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 2

Mr. W. W. Hedges, M.L.A., in acknowledging the Board's resolution opposing the construction of the proposed Grosse's…

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Railway Excursions for Spring School Vacation

Delegate Argus · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2

State schools will close on Thursday, August 22. About that time return tickets at the ordinary single fare (minimum 7/6…

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Gippsland Road Connection

Delegate Argus · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 3

Mr. W. W. Hedges, M.L.A., forwarded advice from the Premier, the Hon. A. Mair, that following upon discussion…

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More Frequent Cheap-Fare Train Trips for Country Residents

Delegate Argus · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 2

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, has decided to extend the opportunities for country travel at excursion…

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War News at Home and Abroad Country Post Offices Train Wireless Operators

Delegate Argus · Thursday 14 November 1940 · page 4

Scores of provincial and country telegraph offices throughout Australia have recently become training centres for the R.A.A.F…

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Giant "Sticks" 85ft. Poles From Bemm River for Aerodrome Wireless Plant

Delegate Argus · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 4

Three yellow stringy bark trees, which grew within 20 feet of each other, passed through. Orbost on Friday…

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Railway Excursions in January

Delegate Argus · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 2

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, advises us that the next general series of excursion trains will be run about…

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