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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

417 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 21

Infant Killed Crushed by Motor Truck Father Collapses With Shock

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 1

A very sad accident occurred in Monaro Street about 7 o’clock on Saturday night, when Agnes May (“Meg”) Peters met her death, through being…

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Motor Driving Test

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 4

An interesting apparatus has been designed overseas by a professor of pyschology, with a view to providing tests to ascertain the faults which…

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First Bridge Lottery SECOND & Third Likely. Sydney

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 1

Mr. Whiddon announced that the Harbor Bridge Lottery closed this morning, and would be drawn on Monday week. It is also stated that No. 2…

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Midsummer Railway Excursions

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 2

Residents of country districts are being splendidly catered for by the Railway Department in the provision of frequent excursion trains at low…

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

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 3

The number of country residents visiting Sydney this summer does not seem to have decreased appreciably, says the N.R.M.A. Requests by…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 2

The number of country residents visiting Sydney this summer does not seem to have decreased appreciably says the N.R.M.A. Requests by…

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Motor Cycling Q.M.C.C. Doings and Notes of Interest Q.M.C.C. 1932 Cup Competition Revem O’Brien Leads with Win at Week-End

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 4

The week-end event was held on the Club’s dirt track, and took the form of a slow timed test. Revem O’Brien had an easy win from Captain Hanlon…

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Motor Notes Height of Road Signs

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 3

On the whole, the suburban streets and country roads in Australia, are pretty well sign-posted, and the motorist may be able to find his way…

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Good Eye for Bad Roads

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 3

It is surprising how some of the most expert city drivers who thread their way with wonderful accuracy through the worst traffic tangle seem to be…

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Road Dirt Attacks King Pins and Wheel Bearings

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 3

Emphasis is laid in most lubrication instruction on the necessity of injecting fresh lubricant into such parts as the king-pins and spring shackles until the…

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Motor Hints Fume Nuisance In Closed Cars

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 5

It is not an uncommon thing for the, engine fumes to become a trouble In a closed car, particularly during winter, when all but the hardiest…

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Motor Registration Fee Payment by Instalments Sought

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 3

In Australia, motorists have for years been agitating for a spread payment of the annual automobile registration fee, and although in certain…

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Motor Cars a Factor in Decentralisation

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 3

It is claimed by Sir Herbert Austin, the English automobile manufacturer, that two definite tendencies contributing to one end—decentralisation—have…

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Country Boys to See Harbor Bridge Pageant and Royal Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 1

Applications are being received from boys in all parts of the State to witness the historic opening of the Sydney Harbor Bridge. The Young…

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

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. supports the movement for the reduction of the week-end and holiday toll on George's River Bridge, and suggests that the…

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Motor Cycling Q.M.C.C. Doings and Notes of Interest Hanlon—hare-catcher ! The Captain Leads in Cup Comp

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 4

Last week-end, the Q.M.C. Club held a “hare and hounds” event. In my forecast last week, I slipped. The Captain did not leave the club event…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. supports the movement for the reduction of the weekend and holiday toll on George’s River bridge, and suggests that the charge…

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A Good Eye for Bad Roads

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 5

It is surprising how some of the most expert city drivers who thread their way with wonderful accuracy through the worst traffic tangle seem…

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Harbour Bridge. the Official Souvenir. Country Interest Featured

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

The Sydney Harbour Bridge Official [?] and Programme, just issued, by the Government Tourist Bureau. Sydney, is a book of 184 pages of…

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Road Dirt Attacks King Pins and Wheel Bearings

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 5

Emphasis is laid in most lubrication instruction on the necessity of injecting fresh lubricant into such parts as the kingpins and spring shackles…

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