Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

378 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 10 of 19

Braidwood-queanbeyan Road Hoskingtown Route Still the Main Road

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1934 · page 3

A proposal by Tallaganda Shire, and supported by the Yarrowlumia Shire, to have the Captain's Flat route proclaimed the main road to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Reece's Creek Question of the Bridge

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 5 June 1934 · page 1

The matter of a bridge over Reeces's Creek, Rossi, was before the Yarrowlumla Shire Council again to-day, when the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Famous Racing Motorist Committed for Trial On. Charge of Manslaughter LONDON

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 5 June 1934 · page 1

An a sequel to the accident at the Isle of Man last Tuesday in which his mechanic, Taylor, was killed, the famous racing…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shire Roads

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 1

Sir,—How tired we all get with the local Shire Council with its continual boast of how the Council is managed. Every meeting one or two of the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Suspension Bridge P.W.D. Will Not Help

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 1

The matter of rebuilding the suspension bridge over the Queanbeyan River at the foot of Isabella Street was again…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

"A Death Trap" Suggested Alterations to Main Road Near Craig's Corner

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 2

At Monday night's meeting of the Municipal Council Aid. Rutter drew attention to the deep, open drain round Craig's corner, on the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Motor Hints Loose Piston Rings

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 4

Many amateur mechanics jump to the conclusion that because the engine is using an abnormal quantity of oil and the plugs are prone to oil…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Motor World Mews and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Cars at 5/- EACH

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 4

When two second-hand cars were put up in separate lots at a recent auction sale at Hcrley, Surrey, (England) there were no bids. The…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Motor Notes Lost Luggage Detector

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 3

An ingenious contrivance which is used by a motorist who often carries suit cases on the luggage grid of his car should appeal to all tourists who…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Rabbit Destruction on Roads

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1934 · page 5

At Thursday's meeting of the Shire Council tenders were opened for the destruction of rabbits on the roads of the Shire. Cr. King said he…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Bridge Across Clyde River

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1934 · page 7

A communication from the Department of Main Roads to the P.P. Union Central Executive is to the effect that the Department is of the opinion…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Tax-free Motoring

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1934 · page 8

According to the latest figures gathered by the N.R.M.A., there are 194 motor cars and trucks in use in Papua and the owners of the vehicles…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Motor Hints Insecure Axle Nut

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 4

Recently a motorist who had a very fortunate escape from serious trouble was surprised to find that when low sear was engaged and be attempted…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

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

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 3

About our Traffic. An English motorist who spent several years in Sydney writes of our traffic in a London Journal:—"I have…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

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

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 3

An English motorist who spent several years in Sydney, writes of our traffic in a London journal:— “I have always found point…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

For Country Motorists

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 5

Country motorists should benefit considerably from a large extension of the service of the N.R.M.A. It was stated at a meeting of the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Motor Hints Bearing Play

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 1

Excessive bearing play cannot he tolerated for two reasons. Firstly, if the clearance is too great, a destructive pounding action is set up by the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Unknown Man Dies After Being Struck by Tram. SYDNEY

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 1

An elderly man, whose name has not yet been ascertained, was found last night, critically injured, beside the Coogee…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Motor World News and Notes From the Want Petrol Tax Reduced

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 June 1934 · page 3

The N.S.W. Vegetable Growers' Association has decided to support the N.R.M.A. and other motoring organisations in the campaign for the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Motor Notes Bearing Play

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 June 1934 · page 4

Excessive bearing play cannot be tolerated for two seasons. Firstly if the [?] is too great a destructive, pounding action is set up by the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →