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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

378 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 8 of 19

Telegraphic News Sydney. 2 p.m. Fatal Motor Smash

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 2

Harry Dewsbury, aged 22, was fatally injured and Rex Cowan, aged 25, seriously injured when the car in which they were driving skidded and…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Motorists Penalised

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 3

It is calculated that British motorists are mulcted of at least £50,000 a year in parking fees for which no demand can legally be made…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Open Car Revival

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1934 · page 8

The cars exhibited at the International Berlin Motor Show, which opened recently, represent a further development along the lines which…

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The Motor World New and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Motorists Penalised

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 May 1934 · page 2

It is calculated that British, motorists are mulcted or at least £50,000 a year in parking fees for which no demand can legally be made:…

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New Type of Motor For Canberra ’Bus

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 May 1934 · page 1

Motorists generally will be interested in the first compression-ignition engine to be used in a public transport vehicle in Australia, which has been sent to…

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Condition of Road

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 May 1934 · page 2

Owing partially to the heavy rains. during the summer months, the Burra-Williamsdale road (which at best of times can scarcely be called a road)…

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Motor Notes Strains on Steep Hills

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 May 1934 · page 4

It is always best to avoid, as far as possible stopping and re-starting the car on a steep gradient. Even when low gear is used as starting (and only…

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Rabbits on Roads Tenders to Be Called for Keeping Shire Roads Clean

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1934 · page 5

At last Thursday's meeting of the Shire Council a letter wan read from Mumbulla Shire Council re rabbit destruction on roods, stating…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Motor Mechanics' Examination

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1934 · page 8

The N.R.M.A. announces that only 12 of the 50 candidates who presented themselves for the Association's motor mechanics' examination…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 May 1934 · page 4

The N.R.M .A. announces that only twelve of the candidates of the fifty who presented, themselves for the Association’s motor mechanics’…

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Runaway Train

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 2

A large truck loaded with steel plates broke away from the Ryde goods yard to-day and ran along the main up line for nearly three miles…

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Minister on Safer Roads

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 3

Speaking at a gathering of the County Councils' Association in London, the British Minister of Transport, the Hon. Oliver Stanley, stated…

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Suspension Bridge a Matter for the Council, Says P.W.D.

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 4

In reply to p. letter written in connection with the repairing of the suspension bridge over tho Queanbeyan River, at the foot of Isabella Street,…

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Cold Weather Motoring

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 4

In view of the large number of motorists who have signified their intention of visiting the "snow country" in this State during the winter,…

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Disposal of Sydney's Tramway System

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Baddeley moved that in the opinion of the House no proposal to dispose of the tramway systems of Sydney…

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Motor Hints Bleeding Hydraulic Brakes

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 4

It is claimed on good grounds that a well-maintained hydraulic braking system is as efficient and trustworthy as any other type ordinairly used,…

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Number Plates on Motor Vehicles

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 2

A new regulation has been gazetted regarding the display of front number plates on motor cars. The regulation requires that the…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Traffic Line Experiment

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 3

Interest is being shown throughout England in the effect on traffic of two lines painted down roads, one on each side some distance from the…

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Motor Notes Water Pump Packing

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 3

A slight leakage from the packing gland of the water circulating pump is not a serious matter, but if the water escapes so rapidly that the radiator…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 May 1934 · page 4

Interest is being shown throughout England in the effect of two lines painted down roads, one each side some distance from the kerb, to persuade…

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