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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

358 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 5 of 18

Notes and News Greenwood's Creek Bridge

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 3

Tenders were opened for the above At Thursday's Shire Council meeting. Two were received, viz.:—Mr. Cramm £379; Messrs. Kelley Bros., £324…

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Motor Lorry Capsizes

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 2

Deplorable weather conditions were responsible for a serious motor smash on the Tarago road on Sunday night, when a lorry skidded and…

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

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 7

Junes Lawrence was killed and five other persons injured in a terrible collision between a motor car and motor cycle and side-car at…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Car Radio Not Dangerous

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 4

Special investigations have been made by the Paris police department into the question of whether or not wireless on cars affects the motorist’s…

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Death of Two Men Motorist Committed for Trial

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 2

After sitting at the Yass Courthouse from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9.30 to 11.20 a.m. on Wednesday, the District Coroner (Mr. A. J…

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Yellow Motor-car Lamps for Safety French Action

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 4

On the recommendation of the French National Motor Cars and General Traffic Commission, the French Government has issued a…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. 2,300,000 Car Radios

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 4

The total number of radio-equipped cars in the United States is about 2,300,000. During 1935 no fewer than 1,100,000 car radio sets were sold, as…

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Road Users and Abusers

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 4

While the increased popularity of motoring tends to improve conditions generally, it has one disadvantage. says the R.A.C, that is, the…

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The Petrol Tax Heavy Impost on Road Users

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 4

Australian motor owners have contributed the huge sum of £31,556,692 and Petrol and excise during the past six years. Of that amount only…

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Death of Two Men Motorist Committed for Trial

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 3

After sitting at the Yass Courthouse from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9.30 to 11.20 a.m. on Wednesday, the District Coroner…

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

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 8

Motorists are often puzzled when driving after dark by many lights and shadows unless they know how to interpret their meaning at a…

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Careless Motorists

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 6

As part of a campaign against careless motoring a thorough inspection of country motor vehicles, it is reported, will probably take place in…

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Queanbeyan Motor Cycle Club Flying Quarter-Mile Test High Speeds Registered

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 3

On Sunday last, 11 competitors faced the line to try their skill in speed judgment ever a quarter-mile. fastest machine was that owned and…

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Sequel to Motor Collision £20 Damages Awarded

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 1

In the District Court yesterday, before His Honor (Judge Thompson), George Nairn Morton claimed damages amounting to £50 for alleged negligence…

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A Hint for Motortsts

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 4

Nowadays: tyres and road are so improved proved that, punctures are few and far between, but when they do occur, particularly during hours of darkness,…

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Iron-bound Ballot Boxes For Tramway Elections SYDNEY

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 1

Stringent precautions are being taken connection with the elections of the Tramway Employees Union which are to be held on April 3rd. It is [?]…

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Sheep Dog Killed Ron Down by Motor Truck Claim for Damages Fails Owner’s Negligence

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 1

Before His Honor (Judge Thompson) the District. Court yesterday, John William Green proceeded against J. F. Beazley and G. H. Bruce (trading as…

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Oallen Bridge Councils' Share

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 1

Mr. J. M. Tully, M.L.A., has received a communication from the Department of Local Government, stating that with reference to his…

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Caught in Road Roller’s Machinery Man’s Clothes Torn Off

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 2

On Wednesday, Norman. B. Gleeson was watching proceedings outside a big circus tent in Goulburn Street, Surry Hills. he stepped backwards and…

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Motor Vehicle Revenue

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 1

According to figures compiled by the N.R.M.A., motorists throughout the Commonwealth paid more than £4,900,000 in motor vehicle tax…

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