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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

535 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 11 of 27

Early Call Expected by Queanbeyan Unemployed Canberra Dunroon Road

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 1

News for them to report for week on the new Canberra-Duntroon Road is expected within the next day or two by the Queanbeyan…

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The Mighty Atom a Part Cotton Plays in the Motor World Backbone of Tyres

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 4

Few motorists have any knowledge of the huge quantity of cotton needed to cope with the world wide demand for Dunlop tyres. All told, it takes…

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Motor Notes To-day’s Light Car Example of the Speed and Stamina of the Baby Model Sydney Melbourne 12[?]Hours

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 4

The Light Car record, between Sydney and Melbourne was again lowered last week this time by Mr. C. R. Dickson, the well-known Victorian…

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Motorist Fined £29

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 1

An accident in Auburn Street, Goulburn, on Saturday night, resulting in a car striking a tree Hear the Drill Hall, had a sequel at the Goulburn…

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Car Overturns Woman Rendered Unconscious Mishap at Colinton Railway Gates

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 2

A woman was rendered unconscious when a motor car capsized at Colinton railway gates this morning. She was Mrs. Gwendolyn Lenore, Scott, of…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A.

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 4

The N.M.A. says that owing to a subsidence near Scarborough, railway station, the “lower” South Coast road has been temporarily closed to traffic…

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Duntroon Road to Start Employment of Canberra Men Position of Queanbeyan Unemployed

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 1

In order to ascertain, the position regarding, the starting of work on the Duntroon-Canberra road Messrs. G. Rushton and E. F. O’Rourke, of the…

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Motor Notes Steam Locks

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 3

Boiling is sometimes caused owing to a small quantity of steam being pocketed somewhere in the water circulation, and preventing the proper…

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Motor Cycle Club Formed in Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 1

Motor-cycling is, without a doubt, a sport winch every young man will find thrilling, healthful and a joy, if properly handled. The fellowship which has…

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Captain’s Flat Railway Line Approved by Cabinet Government to Build Company to Advance Money

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 1

The State Government this morning approved of the agreement for the construction: of the Bungendore-Captain’s Flat railway line,…

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Motor Notes Stopping Radiator Leaks

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 3

The following remedy will be found very effectual in curing a bad leak m a radiator. Whisk the white of an egg, and then pour it into the radiator…

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Main Roads Expenditure

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 2

In opening the Shires' Conference on Tuesday, Colonel Bruxner, Minister for Local Government, said the Government said to try and maintain…

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Developmental Roads Council’s Suggestion

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 2

Alderman Harris moved the following motion at last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council: “In view of the condition of the road from Bungendore…

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Local Relief Work on the Main Roads in Municipality Discussion in Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 2

Last night the local Relief Committee paid into the Municipal Council the donation of £100 subscribed for the purpose of making up the amount the…

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Suspension Bridge Will It Ever Be Re-built Government Has No Funds Available to Assist

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 2

The chances of the replacement of the suspension bridge over Queanbeyan River seem to be more remote than ever, judging by a letter read at the…

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Railway Policy

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 2

Mr. Cleary. Commissioner of Railways, informed the Shire Conference yesterday that the railway policy would be framed with due regard to…

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Captain's Flat Railway Finality Reached

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 3

Mr. W. W. Hedges, M.L.A., advises us that a definite agreement has been come to with the Captain's Flat Mining Company in regard to the…

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Junior Cyclists’ Road Race

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 June 1930 · page 1

Despite the inclemency of the weather on Sunday, nine youthful cyclists faced starrer in a read race to Brodie’s station at Canberra and back…

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Motor Hold-up

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1930 · page 2

The heavy rain was responsible for the hold-up of 600 motor cars near Liverpool yesterday owing to a flooded creek. Many tourists waded…

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Captain's Flat Railway in Parliament

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1930 · page 7

Speaking on the Bill to authorise the construction of this line, Mr. W. V. Hedges, M.L.A., member for Monaro, said:—…

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