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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

83 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 5

W.A. Railway Strike

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 2

There is no change in the railway strike in West Australia. The Trades Hall has consented to man a relief train to take provisions out…

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Witt's Creek Bridge

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 2

At the meeting of the Shire Council yesterday Cr. N. Byrne moved that tenders be invited for the [?]ection of a bridge over Witt's…

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Road Matters

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 4

Cr. J. H. Byrne moved that the acting-engineer be instructed to inspect the Cooma road to the bo[?]dary and back to Major's Creek…

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Aeroplane Coming

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 2

Mr. L. Theo. H. Cooper who has been endeavouring for some time to bring an aeroplane to Queanbeyan, received a wire yesterday from Lieut, Harper, pilot of the…

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Sydney Motor Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 2

The Standardised Motors Limited, Sydney, extend a cordial invitation to country visitors to Sydney, during week beginning 22nd January, to visit their Stand No. 63…

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Aeroplane Delayed

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 21 January 1921 · page 2

Mr. Theo. Cooper received a wire from Lieut. Harper to say he was delayed at Jindabyne and could not visit Queanbeyan till next week…

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Sydney Motor Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 January 1921 · page 6

The Standardised Motors, Ltd. Sydney, extend a cordial invitation to country visitors to Sydney during the week beginning 22nd…

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Aeroplane Coming

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 2

It looks a pretty sure thing for our town and district to at last have a chance to see and also have a joy ride in an "Avro" aeroplane this Saturday and…

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Motor Cycle Record

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 2

Mr. W. B. Freebody, an old Monaro boy, who is one of a family of athletes any town may be proud of, put up a record on Friday last, by riding from Queanbeyan…

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Motor-cycle and Side-car Record

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 3

Mr. W. B. Freebody put up a record by riding a motor-cycle with sidecar from Queanbeyan to Sydney and back (385 miles) in 13hrs 50mins, thus establishing…

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Sydney Motor Show

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 2

Dalgety & Co., Ltd., have just been appointed sole distributors for Rolls-Royce, Ltd., and are exhibiting a magnificent chassis of this make. In addition, they…

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A Sensation! Aeroplane Passenger Flights

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 2

Lieut. Harper and his mechanic with his Avro aeroplane arrived over Queanbeyan on Monday afternoon from Cooma, the trip taking…

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Shire Roads Comprehensive Report

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 3

At the Council meeting yesterday the acting-engineer's report was read as follows:—"The bridge over Sweedes Creek,…

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Motor Car Fatality

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 7

While motoring from Hobart to Launceston yesterday one ear overturned and Lady Foreter's maid was killed. She had been with…

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Letter from Aeroplane

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 2

Following is a copy of a letter picked up by Miss Lazarus, daughter of Mr. A. Lazarus, J.P., while the "Avro" aeroplane was in…

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Protestant Hall, March 11. Bungendore Shire Roads Need Attention

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 2

The Yarrowlumla Shire road repairing staff appears inadequate to cope with the amount of ruin worked upon the district roads by the rain storms of the past…

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Sir Ralph Goes Home CHAPTER I. The Man in Hie Train. Short Serial Story

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1921 · page 6

After a brief scrutiny of its sole occupant the man in the long travelling [?]ster opened the door of the compartment and got in. Sir…

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Our Shire Roads. Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 4

At yesterday's meeting of the Shire Council the acting-engineer's report for the month was read as follows:—…

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Telegraphic News. Thursday, 4 p.m. Railway Construction

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 2

"Replying to a deputation at Dub ho, Mr, Estell, Minister for Works, said the intended to ask the Cabinet to withdraw the power of…

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Benefits of Motor Power

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 4

We are selling large numbers of "Monitor" On Engines, [?] for operating the large size. [?] hand power separators, and…

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