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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

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Motor Notes Mending a Belt Without Tools

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 6

Sometimes a fan or speedometer belt will break when one has not at hand the necessary tools or fastener to repair it. If the driver be of the…

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A Motorist’s Pipe Rack

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 6

The practice indulged in by pipe-smoking motorists of knocking the ashes of their pipes through tapping on the paintwork, door handles,…

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Motor Notes Good Conditioned Tubes Essential

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 5

Not all motororist realise the importance of using only good conditioned tubes in their covers. The length of life of a tube can only be…

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A Rough Road

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 3

Alderman Richardson mentioned at the Council meeting last night the state of the Captain’s Flat-Queanbeyan Road, from the turn off at Carwoola…

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Skye Road Again Storm Water Runs on Property

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 1

Mr. L. Sender wrote to the Municipal Council last night in reference to Skye Road, where his property is situated, as it needs draining owing…

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Short Serial Story Snow on the Road (Continued)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 4

He put out a hand. "You are being very kind," he whispered. "Oh, it was terrible to see you…

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The Motor World

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 1

The N.R.M.A. announces that information regarding plans for the construction of a road across Bullenbong Plains has been sent to…

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Radio on the Motor Bus

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 2

The first radio-equipped coach in Australia now runs between Sydney and Goulburn. The receiver is a five valve, the aerial being hidden in the…

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European Tariffs and Motor Car Manufacture American Executive’s Comments

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 1

Interesting comment on the tariff question in Europe was made by Mr. Paul G. Hoffman, Vice President of the Studebaker Corporation of…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. says that the Bland Shire Council has decided to call tenders for the construction of a wood and concrete bridge across the…

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Gouluburn to Queanbeyan Train

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 1

The Railway Department states that on Thursday, January 10, the 4.5 p.m., and on Friday, January 11, the 4.45 p.m. mixed trains will leave Goulburn…

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Short Serial Story Snow on the Road (Continued)

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 4

It was only when be had stopped for the midday rest, and had placed his prisoners, handcuffed, in front of him while he started to get grub,…

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The Motor World

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 5

The N.R.M.A. says that Bland Shire Council has decided to call tenders for the construction of a wood and concrete bridge across the…

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Toll of the Motor

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 7

During the week-end several motor accidents occurred, resulting in all in four persons being killed and many others seriously injured…

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Toll of the Motor

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 6

The week-end was ushered in on Saturday by tragedy, four persons being killed and 20 injured in motor smashes at Lawson and Flemington…

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Motor Notes Cufes for Petrol Leaks

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 4

As petrol is by no means a cheap commodity, it is just as well to stop all leaks that may take place. It often occurs that the plugs, situated…

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A Sunday Jaunt Leads to Heavy Fine Canberra Motorist in Trouble

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

At the Queanbeyan Police Court yesterday, before Messrs. A. Johnston and W. Roper, Js.P., John Francis Christie pleaded not guilty to driving…

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Motor Notes

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 4

It is anticipated that one of the finest races ever seen in England will take place in May next, when the Junior Car Club is to hold a 24-hour…

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Pedestrians' Paradise New Penalty for Motorists in Spain Who Knock Anyone Down MADRID

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 2

A stroke of De Rivra’s pen has made Spain the pedestrians’ paradise by enforcing the immediate arrest of any…

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Burning Tree Falls on Motor Car

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 2

A burning tree fell on a motor car on the Prince's Highway wrecking the engine and causing minor injuries to three…

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