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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

369 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 19

VANDALISM Road Signs Shot Away

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 1

When the Main Roads Board wrote to the Yarrowlumla Shire Council yesterday saying that it was forwarding a new red triangle for the road at the…

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Registration Labels on Wind-screens of Motor Cars

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 1

In some instances uncertainty exists as to the necessity for presenting vehicles at District Motor Registries in connection with the attachment of…

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

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 3

The steel-studded crossings for the security of pedestrians in Paris are not regarded us successful, as they have proved dangerous to motorists…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 2

In December, 777 new members joined up with the N.R.M.A., which provides a further indication of the fact that the motor industry in New…

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About Things Railway Figures

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 2

It is pleasing to note during this depressed time, that the Queanbeyan railway station is more than holding its own. In all departments of its…

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Motor Notes Wiping Down a Wet Car

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 3

One of the practices which will have a most beneficial effect in prolonging the life and lustre of the bodywork is that of wiping down a car every time…

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Aeroplane Crash Fell Into Lake Sydney

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 1

Crashing in a Moth ’plane from a height of 100 feet into a lake outside the Mascot aerodrome this morning, Robert Maguire (18), son of a…

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Motor Hints Wiping Down a Wet Car

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 5

One of the practices which will have a most beneficial effect in prolonging the life and lustre of the badywork is that of wiping down the…

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Report of Bridge Suicide Sydney

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 1

Three men reported to Sydney Police last night they had seen a man hurl himself over the the Harbor Bridge. The police searched for some time, but…

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Diversion of Main Road Funds

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 2

At tho executive meeting of the Local Government Association in Sydney on Wednesday, Cr. T. E. Rolfe protested against the diversion…

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Road Upkeep in Great Britain

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 4

Out of the acrimonious controversy that has arisen in Great Britain, in connection with the recommendation embodied in the “Salter Report” that…

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

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 3

That motorists have appreciated N.H.M.A. Insurance Ltd.'s plan for the payment of their insurance premiums by quarterly instalments is…

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A Grab? Victorian Railways Invading New South Wales

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 3

A conference between Victorian and N.S.W. railway officials will be held at Jerilderie on Saturday to discuss the proposal to allow the Victorian railways…

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Motor Notes Marking High Tension Leads

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 4

Where the vulcanite cover of the high tension distributor is not marked with the numbers of the cylinders to which each lead should be attached the…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 3

That motorists have appreciated the N.R.M.A. Insurance, Ltd. plan for the payment of their insurance premiums by quarterly instalments is shown by…

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Motor Car Burned Horse-owner’s Bad Luck

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 1

Mr. R. Cosier, horseowner and trainer had bad luck yesterday and will remember the races at Major’s Creek. Travelling by car his first mishap…

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Motor Hints How to Make the Clutch Last

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 5

One of the most common errors of drivers who, although fairly expert, have not cultivated the habit of handling their cars considerately, is harsh…

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Railway Matters Commissioner; on Southern Tour

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 1

The Railway Commissioners for New South Wales will commence a tour of the Southern systems during February and will be at Queanbeyan on the 16th…

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Costly Modern Road Making

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 February 1933 · page 2

Some years ago the Burrangong Shire Council purchased expensive road plant, tractor, grader, scaritier, and roller, with the object of…

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The River Bridge Repairs to be Effected

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 February 1933 · page 2

A lose plank in the bridge was reported to the Council last night by the works overseer who recommended that the Main Roads be informed and…

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