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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

322 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 8 of 17

Old Motor Car Destroyed Strange Fire Near Tarago

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 4

The Goulburn Cornoer, Mr. G. R. Williams, was engaged the whole of last Friday at Tarago, in hearing evidence in the inquiry, concerning…

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Motor Notes What to Do When Bogged

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 4

The first advice of all is not to take chances but to reconnoitre ahead on foot when the highway looks treacherous and the depth of the mud…

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Motor Vehicles Licensed

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 2

At the local traffic office for the half year ended 30th June, licences were issued for 147 motor cars, 48 motor lorries, and 171 drivers…

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Motor Lorry Destroyed

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 2

A motor lorry belonging to Mr. E. Davison, broke-into flames yesterday afternoon, on the road near Gungahleen and was totally destroyed, and…

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Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 6 July 1926 · page 1

In addition to the report of Mr. Acting-engineer Taylor, which was published in our last issue, the following report b ythe new engineer, Mr…

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Motorists' Liability

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 6 July 1926 · page 5

A case of interest to motorists was heard in the Small Debts Court at Queanbeyan last week, before Mr. Adams, P.M., when Henry Tully sued…

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Diamonds and the Motor Car

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 6 July 1926 · page 4

Enough diamonds to stud a queen's coronet are worn out every year in the manufacture of Ford cars. Contrary to the popular guess they are…

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Man Killed by Train

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 2

The discovery of a human hand and arm on the undercarriage of the engine of a train at Hornsby on Tuesday night was the first clue of a…

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Aberdeen Train Smash Another Death

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 2

The Aberdeen train smash has now claimed five victims. Mrs. D. McDonald, of Ashfield, who sustained injuries to the head when the carriage…

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From the Capital to the Coast. Hoskingtown Road Not Suitable

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 2

Mr. J. A. Perkins, our Federal member, has forwarded us the following letter received from W. C. Hill, Minister for Works and…

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650 Persons Killed in Railway Accidents

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 2

A bulletin just issued by the Commonwealth Statistician shows that the loss on the railways of all States in 1924-25 was £833,000. Six…

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Motor Notes Acquiring Knowledge Progressively

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 4

Like every other great blessing in our existence the car carries with it no little responsibility and a definite call for a precise though elementary…

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Exchange of Roads

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 2

At the meeting of the Mulwarree Shire Council on Wednesday a further communication was read from the Tallagunda Shire Council…

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Local & General News Boro Creek Bridge

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 2

The engineer of the Mulwarree Council at its meeting on Wednesday submitted a completed design for a new bridge over the Boro Creek, May…

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Diamonds and the Motor Car

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 2

Enough diamonds to stud a queen's coronet are worn out every year in the manufacture of Ford cars. Contrary to the popular, guess, they are…

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Motor Thefts

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 13 July 1926 · page 2

Motor car thieves were again busy during the week-end. Cars and motor cycles worth nearly £1900 altogether disappeared from the city and…

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"Great White" Train North and South Coasts Tour Plans Well in Hand

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 4

The "Australian-Made" Preference League is having the finishing touches put to the "Great White" Train prior to her setting out on the…

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Motor Notes Care of the Rear Axle

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 4

The rear axle assembly is a component of the car which, although sturdy and able to withstand extreme strains and shocks, is also adjusted…

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Motor Cyclist Before Court

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 2

At Goulburn Police Court on Monday Richard Bryant, of Molonglo Settlement, was charged with having driven a motor cycle while under the…

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"Great W[?]hte" Train Preparations for North and South Coasts Tour

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 2

The "Australian-Made"' Preference League has its plans well in hand for the despatch of the "Great White" Train on its North and South Coasts…

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