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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1915

104 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 5 of 6

Motor Transport Marvels. The Part Petrol Plays in the War

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 3

It would not be polite to give the number of vehicles employed by the British Army, but when it is mentioned that over 20,000 men are now engaged…

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Territorial Railway Scheme

The Queanbeyan Leader · Monday 6 September 1915 · page 3

One of the subjects most keenly criticised at the present moment is th[?]roposed railway scheme, whereby the land, which for so long has lain…

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Big Zeppelins. Carry Motors of 450 Horse-Power

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 3

Built as are all Zeppelins, with a rigid framework of reinforced aluminium, it has eighteen "napkin-ring" sections, each containing a gas-tight…

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Motor for Dentists' Use

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 3

An electric motor, even in small sizes, is quite heavy for the power it yields. For this reason dentists have been using a motor mounted on a bracket,…

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"John Bridge" 'Waybills

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 21 September 1915 · page 2

Woolgrowers are just now receiving books of waybills from this firm for the approaching season, and a complimentary copy of these has,…

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Waybills From John Bridge

The Queanbeyan Leader · Thursday 23 September 1915 · page 2

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., nave forwarded us a copy of their waybill book for the coming season. The front cover feature is a life-like sketch…

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Local and General. Railway Traffic

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 24 September 1915 · page 2

The District Superintendent of Railways at Goulburn writes to us as follows :—In view of the record harvest which there is…

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Territorial Railway Scheme

The Queanbeyan Leader · Thursday 30 September 1915 · page 1

One of the subjects roost keenly criticised at the present moment is the proposed railway scheme, where by the land, which for so long has lair…

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The Burnt Motor Car

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 October 1915 · page 3

This car, which was the cause of the death of Mrs. Stoyles, was almost responsible for a couple of other accidents. In one case—…

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Motor Car Burnt

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 22 October 1915 · page 3

Another of Messrs. Pooley and Malone's motor cars was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday night. The car—a F.l.A.T.—was in charge…

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New Railway Timetable

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 29 October 1915 · page 2

The summer timetable is to operate from November 14, and the Chief Commissioner has extended careful consideration to the train facilities…

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Sanking Roads to Prevent Skidding

The Queanbeyan Leader · Monday 1 November 1915 · page 4

There as one important factor affecting road wear that we have not as yet considered, and one in which the motor car a by far the more serious offender. This is tyre shipping and…

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Banking Roads to Prevent Skidding

The Queanbeyan Leader · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 2

There is one important factor affecting road wear that we have not as yet considered, and one in which the motor car is by far the more serious offender. This is tyre shipping and…

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Selling Wool & Produce. Inspection of "John Bridge" System

The Queanbeyan Leader · Thursday 11 November 1915 · page 2

Over 150 country newspaper proprietors visited the wool and produce store of John Bridge & Co. on the 29th October last, for the purpose of making…

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Selling Wool & Produce. Inspection of "John Bridge" System

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 12 November 1915 · page 2

Over 150 country newspaper proprietor visited the wool and produce store of John Bridge & Co. on the 29th October last, for the purpose of making…

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New Railway Timetable

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 12 November 1915 · page 2

The new railway, timetable will be brought into operation on Sunday next, 14th inst. Amongst the alterations are the following:—…

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Sheep Station Bridge

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 19 November 1915 · page 2

The bridge over Sheep Station Greek, on the Braidwood-Arahien road, has been completed by Mr. Taylor, the contractor, who has…

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Notable Wool Sale. "John Bridge" Scores Well

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 19 November 1915 · page 5

Splendid prices all through characterised the wool sale held by John Bridge & Co. on the 11th of this month. The figures throughout are…

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"John Bridge" Again. Royal Run of Prices

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 26 November 1915 · page 2

Outstanding prices for wool have, it is pleasing to report, been no novelty lately, but it is not often that an extensive catalogue reveals such…

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Railway Porters' Strike

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 3 December 1915 · page 2

:The railway. porters at Darling' Harbour are still on strike. :Darling Harbour has been declared "black.'…

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