Motor Accident
Mr. J. J. Muir Shire Engineer at Cudgegong, formerly of Braidwood, was the victim of a moth accident near Windeyer on Friday…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1926
322 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 17
Motor Notes Do Not Overlook Crown Wheel and Pinion
When one considers the terrific strains and stresses to which both the crown wheel and pinion are continually subjected, there is not any…
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Whilst it is not within our province in these notes to speak of the publicity and commercial value of the Motor Show which concluded on…
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A conference will be held in Melbourne this week with the object, of evolving a national roads policy. On the invitation of the Federal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Commissioners' Troubles
Serious trouble faces the Railway Commissioners in several quarters. While a general strike is not contemplated by the A.R.U. employees,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Area Commissioner's Visit Disposition of Cars at Railway Station
Recently, with a view to remedying congestion of car traffic at the local railway station, a system of parking was arranged. - This did not…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Engine Collides with Motor Lorry
Yesterday the Canberra Fire Brigade received a call to Molonglo Settlement where a woodheap was on fire at the rear of the Mess, and after attending…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Notes Watch the Spring Clips
There are two common causes of spring breakage apart from overspeeding on bad roads, and these are unlubricated spring leaves and loose…
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Although the Cabinet is awaiting Mr. Cann's return from Melbourne before reaching a decision as to the Federal Government's read grant…
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The Shire Engineer submitted the following report at yesterday's meeting of the Shire Council:—"Brushy Hill Creek Crossing,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Aeroplane Crashes at Ainslie Flying-officer Pitt Killed. Observer Seriously Injured
This morning, Ainslie was the scene of the first aeroplane accident in the Federal Territory when the Haviland aeroplane No. 9, which was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Notes Brake Mechanism Gaiter
A device can be made for each joint that will last the entire life of the car, keep out the grit and save all bother of cleaning. If you…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Aeroplane Fatality at Canberra. Death of Second Victim
We are indebted to the courtesy of Mr. Coroner John Gale for the promptitude with which we are able to supply the dreadful details of the aeroplane disaster at Ainslie on Thursday last, and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Fatal Aeroplane Disaster at Ainslie Obsequies of the Victims
The remains of Air-Mechanic William Edward Callendar, who was killed at Ainslie, Canberra, while flying with Flying Officer Pitt last…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Big Blaze at Karabar Outbuildings and Motor Car Destroyed
No fire since the disastrous one in Monaro Street some years ago, which destroyed Hill's Store and adjacent buildings, attracted such an immense…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Notes Improper Valve Timing
Let it be understood clearly from the very start that we are not now speaking of correct tappet adjustment, a subject which has already…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Queanbeyan Age Friday, February 19, 1926. Rank for Hire Motor Cars. Site Chosen in Monaro Street
A deputation of three, of which Mr. Geo. Carroll was spokesman, representing the owners of hire motor cars, was present last night at the…
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On Friday night last Mr. L. Moore of Braidwood, met with an accident while droving a car down the Dought-boy Hill. His escape from a very…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Echo of Motor Collision
At the local Police Court on Friday last, before Mr. Adams, P M., Arnold O'Neill (for whom Mr. Tucker appeared) was proceeded against for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Notes Points on the Starting Motor
Those who are owners of old-fashioned cars not equipped with starting motors generally exercise a great deal more caution and forethought…
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