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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

426 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 9 of 22

Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 3

The engineer, Mr. A. Grade, reported at yesterday's meeting as follows: "Contract N. 3/1928, Araluen Road (R.E Bopping and others, £142. for…

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Governments New Roads Policy

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 4

"The importance and significance of the pronouncement by the Minister' for Local Government (Mr. Bruxner) concerning the Government's…

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Automobile Marvel “The Trackless Train” Coming to Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 2

Due to arrive in Queanbeyan on June 18th is a remarkable achievement in automobile construction, the “Trackless Train” which has been…

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The Motor World

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. reports that a public meeting at Mt. George, near Wingham, discussed recently the necessity for the erection of a bridge at a…

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Motor Notes Cleaning the Engine

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 4

Few drivers care to contemplate too often a very dirty engine, and the time invariably comes when they take their courage in both hands and…

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Automobile Marvel "The Trackless Train" Coming to Braidwood

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 6

Due to arrive in Braidwood on June 18th is a remarkable achievement in automobile construction, the Trackless Train, which has been touring…

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Motor Notes The Oil Pressure Gauge

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 4

Simply because the makers sometimes state that the pressure indicated on an oil gauge only shows that the oil pump is working without…

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Trackless Train

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 2

The Trackless Train, consisting of a Pullman Car attached to a motor-driven locomotive, which was announced to arrive at Canberra on…

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The Motor World

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. reports that many important road improvements are mooted by Jemalong Shire Council, which has just received three grants…

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Motor Notes Correct Use of Brakes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 6

Correctly, the brakes should be used to bring the car to a stand, to keep it so, to negotiate steep declivities, and in emergencies. For the…

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New Motor Guide Being Prepared Melbourne to Sydney

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 4

Advice has been received from Mr. Geo. R. Broadbent, Tourist Officer of the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria, that a new edition of the…

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Trunk Roads May be Equally as Good as State Highways

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 6

Now that he has enunciated his new roads policy the Minister (Col. Bruxner) will no doubt receive requests from many quarters to have…

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Motor Notes The Tourist Trophy Races

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 4

Doubtless many-people will be interested in the result of the annual Tourist Trophy Motor Cycle, races held recently in the Isle of Man…

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Killed by Motor Car Mother Finds Son’s Bicycle MELBOURNE

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 1

While driving home at Ballarat last night Mrs. H, White discovered a damaged bicycle belonging to her son. Upon…

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Motor Racing Experiences

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 4

Capt. Malcolm Campbell—the famous English racing motorist—in a lecture recently given to the motor trade, at Manchester, England, took…

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Man Decapitated On Railway Line SYDNEY

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 1

The body of an unknown man was found lying on the railway line near Banksia Railway Station this morning. His…

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The Motor World

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 4

The Prince of Wales has Informed the Federal President of the National Roads Association of Australia that he is glad to learn of the progress of…

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Additional Motor Taxation

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 2

An official statement by the National Roads and Motorists' Association states that the sternest organised opposition will be presented to…

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State Highway Declared Also Trunk Road

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 2

In company with the Member for the district, Mr. W. W. Hedges, on Wednesday Mr. H. H. Solomon, Monaro Shire Clerk, interviewed the…

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24 Hours’ Motor Race

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 3

The 24-hours race for the Rudge-Whitworth Cup which took place at Le Mans, France, on June 16 and 17, is probably the most severe race…

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