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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

369 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 16 of 19

Proposed Road Currange and Long Plain

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 November 1933 · page 1

At last meeting of the Monaro Shire Council the Engineer reported regarding proposed new road in the country in which Mr. W. E. Oldfield is…

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The Motor World News and Notes Prom the N.R.M.A. Lax Signalling

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1933 · page 1

That many motorists are becoming lax in the matter of road signals, is the opinion of Mr. J. C. Watson. President of the N.R.M.A. "Now that…

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Telegraphic News Sydney, 2 p.m. Fatal Motor Smash Near Gunning

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1933 · page 7

John Stanley Weeks, aged 22, a motor mechanic, and Richard Easterly, aged 32, were killed instantly, and Arthur Smith (19) and…

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Railway Excursions From the Country Every Week-End

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 November 1933 · page 2

Following on the general reduction of all railway fares which took place on November 1 the secretary for Railways has made available particulars of an…

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Motor Notes Multiple Disc Clutches

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 November 1933 · page 4

The modern dry plate clutch needs so little attention that motorists having elder makes of car on which there are multiple disc clutches are perhaps prone…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 November 1933 · page 3

That many motorists are becoming lax in the matter of road signals, is the opinion of Mr. J. C. Watson, President of the N.R.M.A. “Now that the…

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Main Road Work Council Programme for 1934

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 1

In reply to a request that he draw up a Main Roads programme for 1934. the Works Overseer last night reported to the council that it would assist him…

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Can’t Sleep at Night Rattle of Bridge Planks Annoys Residents

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 1

A complaint was made to the Council last night by Alderman Freebody about the rattle or the planks in the Queanbeyan bridge…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A, This Motoring Age

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 4

It has been computed that there are 33,500,000 cars in existence to-day— about one to every 60 people. MOTORISTS PAY £237,034…

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Motor Notes Compound for Water-Tight Joints

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 3

When making water-tight joints between the engine and the cooling system, as for example when fitting new hose connections, it is a good thing to…

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Another Bridge Suicide

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 7

A woman whose name is believed to be Gwen Cummins, employed as a nursemaid at Five Dock, committed suicide last night by jumping from…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Defaced Road Signs

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 1

Vandalism in respect to road signs is receiving the attention of the N.R.M.A. "It is hard to understand the mentality of persons who have a…

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Motor Hints Driving in the "Rough"

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 5

Country car owners who from the time they first possessed a car have perforce had continual practice in driving on slippery, boggy, and…

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Motor Taxation Protest by Mr. J. C. Watson

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 5

On the eve of his departure for Hobart to attend the tenth annual conference of the Australian Automobile Association, of which he is…

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Opposition to Yass-Canberra Railway Line

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 1

Following a further letter from Mr. A. J. Shearsby, secretary of the Yass-Canberra Railway League, Goodradigbee Shire Council decided on…

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The Railways Summer Tune Table

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 1

The summer time table will come into operation on Sunday, November 19th. The books are again printed in folder form, one for the Suburban services…

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Motor Notes Watching Tyre Wear

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 3

The keen observer should be able to tell by glancing at the condition of the tyre treads whether or not there is some serious error in wheel…

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Motor Patrols Effective

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 4

The efficacy of the motor patrol which has kept criminals on the [?] is said by the Chief-Constable of Cardiff (Wales) to have reduced…

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Road Signs

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 4

That with “silent cops” and caution signs, there were likely to be more accidents than if the roads were free from them, is a statement reported to…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Good Brakes Mean Safety

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 1

The necessity for faultless brakes on every motor vehicle is stressed by Mr. J. C. Watson, President of the N.R.M.A. "To drive a car with…

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