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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

358 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 10 of 18

Stolen Skins Found in Motor Car

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 June 1936 · page 2

Before Mr. Hardwick, P.M., at Queanbeyan Court yesterday, Michael Patrick Coffey was charged with stealing one bag of rabbit skins, valued at £10, at…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 June 1936 · page 4

A well-known actress summoned in England for speeding, said : “It was only for a short distance. When registering between 30 and 40, my…

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Beulah River Bridge

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 2

At last meeting of the Clyde Shire Council a letter vas read from Helen Barton (Barton's Coaches), thanking Council for prompt attention to the[?]…

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Nerriga-nowra Road

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 2

A communication was received at last Clyde Shire meeting from Nowra Council, inviting support in its request to have that portion within the…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N .R.m.a. Success of U.S. Safety Campaign’

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 4

The nation wide, five-year road safety scheme, commenced in America at the beginning of this year, is meeting with success, according to advice…

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Mud Splashing by Motorists

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 4

Recently the traffic authorities drew timely notice to the need for careful driving in wet weather so that pedestrians should not be splashed by the…

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Notes and News the Oallen Bridge

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 6

A rumor gained credence on Friday that the Oallen bridge had been washed away during the flood, but tills later turned out to be incorrect…

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Mud Splashing by Motorists

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 5

Recently the traffic authorities drew timely notice to the need for careful driving in wet weather so that pedestrians should not be…

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Two Injured Queanbeyan Residents in Motor Smash

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 1

When Mr. A. Y. Abraham, accompanied by his son (Jack) and Messrs. P. Bullock and J. J. Maguire, were returning from Sydney last night they…

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Motor Passes and Gates Across Roads

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 5

A letter was read from Mr. Wm, Roberts, "Glenchattan," Lower Boro, at last meeting of the Shire Council I, drawing attention to the number, of…

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Queanbeyan-Cooma Road

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 5

Motorists will "welcome the news that the main road from Queanbeyan to Cooma is being repaired, reports the N.R.M.A." Touring Department…

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Luggage Stolen on Train Arrest at Bungendore

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 6

A large quantity of luggage belonging to two passengers travelling by the Cooma mall train was s'olen from the compartment after the train…

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Big Demand For British Motor Vehicles

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 2

Latest figures to hand show that the automobile industry of Great Britain, which is now the third largest industry in the United Kingdom, is still working…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 4

QUEANBEYAN-COOMA ROAD Motorists will welcome the news that the main road from Queanbeyan to Cooma is being repaired, reports the…

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Motor Drivers Scientific Tests

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 4

The Automobile Manufacturers’ Association of U.S.A. is financing an expensive series of scientific tests to measure the reactions of motor drivers…

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Extensive Motor Tour 72 Countries Visited

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 3

One of the most extensive motor tours yet recorded is that of .Mr. W Baker and his sister, Miss Aloha Baker, who are now touring the…

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Road Safety

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 4

A sub-committee, created by the recent Road Safety conference, met in Sydney this week and considered the formation of a National Safety Council…

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Road Courtesy Andeducation

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 4

In every country in the world to-day where cars are extensively used, the question of road accidents is engaging the attention of the authorities and…

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Cooma Road Bridges Contractor to Be Fined

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 3

At last meeting of the Shire Council Mr. Sir etch, the engineer, reported in connection with the Back [?]reek and Jembaicumbene Creek…

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Special Motor Roads in Germany

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 2

According to a report by the engineering concern responsible for the construction of the new special motor roads being laid down in Germany, £40,000,000…

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