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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

369 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 12 of 19

Motor Notes Careless Straining of the Steering

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 4

It might be said that nothing places a greater strain upon the steering mechanism, than to attempt to turn the front wheels by means of the steering…

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

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 August 1933 · page 3

Mr. J. M. Dunningham, Minister for Labor aud 'Industry, at the last meeting of the N.R.M.A. Council, of which he as a member, made some…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 August 1933 · page 4

Mr. J. M. Dunningham, Minister for Labour and Industry, at the last meeting of the N.R.M.A. Council, of which he is a member, made some…

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Clever Train Robbery

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 2

A cash-bag containing £12/10/ was stolen last night from the KurraJong-Richmond train. It was placed in the cash chest at Kurrajong,…

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Attempt to Wreck Train

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 2

A train which left North Bexley at about 10 o'clock last night crashed into an obstruction consisting of two lengths of iron piping and a pile of…

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Minister Found Dead Brother Cleric Makes Discovery On Road SYDNEY

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 1

A message from Lake Cargellige states that while returning to Tullibigeal late last night Mr. McLean, Presbyterian…

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Canberra to Jervis Bay Railway

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 3

At the South Coast electoral conference at Nowra recently, Mr. H. Rauch (Nowra branch) moved:—"That application be made to the…

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Motor Taxation

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 3

The Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner), replying to a deputation last week, said that the State Government was conforming with the…

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Motor Hints Faulty Windscreen Wiper Rubber

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 5

The rubber edge of the windscreen wiser must not be allowed to become perished or distorted, for it will then refuse to work satisfactorily in both…

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

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 3

The regulation regarding car-minders in Sydney empowers the police to prohibit them altogether. This news will be read with gratification…

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Friction Tape—a Good Friend of Motorists

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 4

Of the many simple supplies which might well be carried at all times in the car, a roll of frict on tape is one of the most serviceable. It can be…

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Tram Out of Control Crasher Into Rear of Another SYDNEY

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 1

A tram-car bound for Coogee to Central Station this morning got out of control at the intersection of Chalmers…

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Motor Notes Danger of Petrol for Engine Cleaning

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 4

Owners who take a pride in the upkeep of their vehicles wisely keep the outside of the engine clean and free from accumulations of oil and dirt,…

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

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 August 1933 · page 3

An interesting story of community service is told in the N.R.M.A.'s annual report. During the 12 months ended June 30 the road patrols…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 August 1933 · page 4

A [?] racing track made entirely from glass is under construction in Czechoslovakia. The surface is to be composed of glass specially prepared…

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Motor Hints Speedometer Indications and Over-re[?]ing

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1933 · page 5

In almost every car catalogue not only is the nominal horse-power of the engine given, hut it is stated that actual brake horse-power should be…

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

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 3

the number of motorists making interstate tours, says the N.R.M.A. Victorian, Queensland and New South…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 2

During the twelve months ended May 31, 1933, there were 2,930 prosecutions in the London Metropolitan Police District in respect of noise offences in…

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Colour Styles of Motor Cars

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 4

It is not generally known among motorists that the colour styles of motor cars mostly originate in Paris. Where the world's leading colour…

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Motorists Pay Toll

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 4

How many people to-day realise that the old-time toll-gate road system, introduced in Great Britain in the 17th century, is still in vogue in Australia?…

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