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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

358 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 14 of 18

Health the Right Road to Health

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 3

While you are young you can do many things you will have to avoid when you come to middle age. You may eat much that after forty will certainly…

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More Railway Excursions

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 6

A reminder that the holiday season is with us again cames from the Department of Railways in the shape of the announcement of cheap…

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He Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Traffic Dictator’s Plans

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 2

An interesting report issued by a traffic dictator, appointed by the city of Liverpool, England after two years of study of that city’s traffic problems,…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Stock Menace on Roads

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 4

With the commencement of the touring season, the usual complaints concerning stock on country roads and highways are being sent to the N.R.M.A…

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Shot Five Times Man Waylaid on Bridge

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 2

Norman McDonald, 29, of Margaret Street, Newtown, who, the police state, is well known, was shot five times as he was crossing the railway bridge in…

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Stock Menace on Roads

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 3

With the commencement of the touring season the usual complaints concerning stock on country roads and highways are being sent to the…

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Rest Room for Tired Tramps Pavilion on Recreation Ground

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 5

The practice of tramps using the pavilion on the recreation ground was strongly condemned at Monday night's Municipal Council meeting…

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New Railway Time-table

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 3

Mr. J. Eddy, stationmaster, Tarago, furnishes the following information: "Commencing on 27th inst., a new time-table will be brought into…

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

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 7

Roger Frances, who was critically injured when his two companions were killed In a motor smash at Liverpool yesterday morning, died last…

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Maldon Suspension Bridge

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 4

The work in connection with the strengthening of the Maldon suspension bridge, on the main road between Picton and Appin, has been…

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Trams Skid

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 2

Two tramway cars, crowded with passengers, skidded on the slippery rails at the entrance to Taronga Park this morning, but the skill of the…

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“Wig-wag” Lights Suggested For Railway Crossings

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 3

Red warning lights swinging in an are of about four feet to indicate danger would be an improvement on the system adopted at railway crossings in New…

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Group Football on Sunday Special Train to Goulburn

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 1

The final and deciding match for the Group 8 Shield will be contested between Queanbeyan and Goulburn at Goulburn on Sunday. Goulburn won…

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“Dunlop Cup” Road Race 256 Riders Handicapped

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 3

Judging by the great entry received for this year’s classic “Dunlop Cup” road races from Warrnambool to Melbourne (165 miles), a particularly fine…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the Petrol Not a Luxury

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 8

"I have seen nothing more absurd than the statement by Mr. John White, secretary of the Taxpayers Association, that the petrol tax is a…

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Railway Officers’ Conference Urges 40-Hour Week

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 2

The conference of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Salaried Officers’ Association in Goulburn on Saturday decided that the incoming executive…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Petrol Not a Luxury

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 4

“I have seen nothing more absurd than the statement by Mr. John White, Secretary of the Taxpayer’s Association, that the Petrol Tax is a form of luxury…

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GERMANY Encourages Use of Motor Cars

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 4

The German Government is doing more to develop the use of automobiles among its people than any nation in the world, with the result that during…

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Special Train to Goulburn For Final Football Match

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 2

The last football match of the season for the Queanbeyan team will be played with Goulburn at Goulburn on Sunday for the Group 8 Shield. Goulburn won…

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Heavy Road Toll 9833 Accidents in Year

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 2

Deaths in road accidents in New South Wales increased by 28.5 per .cent., and the number of accidents increased by 11.9 per cent., in the year ended…

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