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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

322 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 10 of 17

Train Alterations

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 10 August 1926 · page 3

The Railway Department advises some alterations in the local train services which came into operation on Friday last…

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Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1926 · page 5

The following is Mr. Lawson's (Shire Engineer) report for last month, submitted to Thursday's meeting of the Council:…

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Goulburn-sydney Road Race

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 10 August 1926 · page 2

We have received a copy of prize list for the Dunlop Goulburn-Sydney road race (distance about 125 miles) to be run on Saturday, 18th…

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Roads Scheme Federal Decision to Stand

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1926 · page 6

It was intimated by the Prime Minister at meetings of the two Ministerial parties that the Government is determined to proceed with the…

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Another Railway Accident

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1926 · page 2

The engine of a steam train from Whittlesea to Melbourne jumped the rails just outside North Melbourne station on Sunday night. Several…

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Serious Motor Accident

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1926 · page 6

Mrs. Wilson, of Nerriga, is in the Goulburn District Hospital suffering from a fractured spine, as a result of a motor car accident. A few days…

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Road to Canberra

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 3

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Federal Aid Roads Bill through all remaining stages without amendment…

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Motor Notes Locking the Self Starter

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 4

Even where a good ignition lock and gear lock are provided to protect the car against theft, it is a wise move to fit some device whereby the…

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Federal Roads Bill Passes

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 2

When it came to a vote the Federal Government had a sweeping majority in favor of the Federal Aid Roads Bill, the second reading of…

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"Great White" Train Making Towels Before Your Eyes

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 2

This town, for the first time in its history, will shortly have the opportunity of seeing the making of towels and cotton tweeds, for aboard…

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"The Motoring Spirit"

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 2
Also in The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer

Even the most careful of motorists knows that he or she may have to take risks occasionally. There is the unforeseen skid on a slippery…

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Canberra to the Sea Railway Proposal

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 2

A party of seven who have constituted themselves into a loose Railway League (Messrs. L. J. Hickey, F. Feeney (Reidsdale), P. Egan, J. Egan…

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Clyde Shire and Main Roads Board

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1926 · page 6

The, Clyde Shire Council, after a conference with the Main Roads Board, agreed to allow the Board to take over the control of the Prince's…

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"Great White" Train How Its Mission Will Help the Primary Producer

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1926 · page 6

The story of the "Great White" Train, which is setting out on its second historic tour this month, will, we feel sure, be of great interest to…

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Motor Notes Renewing Crown Wheel and Pinion

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1926 · page 6

It may happen that after some ears of service, either the old crown wheel, or pinion, decides that its useful existence has come to an end…

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Country Trader's President Eulogises "White Train." Benefit to Storekeepers

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 4

On the eve of the "Great White" Train's departure from Sydney; for its tour of the North and South Coasts the "Australian-Made"…

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Main Roads Grant

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 6

Specking in reply to a deputation from the Peel Shire Council, which desired to knew it it were possible for the shires to deal directly with…

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Call 2Xt "White Train's" Wireless

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 5

The wave length of the broadcasting set on the "Great White" Train has been altered to 255 metres. This alteration; was made to enable…

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Motor Notes When the Brushes May Be Tampered With

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 6

It is a sound piece of advice impressed by manufacturers on all purchasers that the commutator brushes of the dynamo and starting motor are…

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