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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

370 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 13 of 19

Road Campaign The Cyclists

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

In country districts the pedal cycle is a very common means of transport during the day and at night. (especially when pictures are being shown)…

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Road of Access Council’s Decision re Brindabella

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

At to-day’s meeting of Yarrowlumla Shire Council it was decided to proceed with the original plan with regard to the disputed road of access to Mr…

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Exciting Serial Two on the Road Chapter V. (Continued)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

“Ever been in Weyburn, Shep?” asked Smith. “Once.” admitted Shep “but I could run in them days,…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

Both the purchaser and seller of a car were find recently at Bristol (England), the first for buying and the second for selling a vehicle stated…

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Road Courtesy

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 5

Motorists approaching each other on a public highway, half of which is under repair, often accelerate in order to reach the "right of way" first…

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Rugby League Group Championship Special Train to Goulburn

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 1

On Sunday next, the Queanbeyan Blues will journey by special train Goulburn for the second match for the Group Championship, with the…

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Exciting Serial Two on the Road Chapter Vi. (Continued)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 4

“As a matter of fact,” returned the girl smiling, “I was waiting for my father and some friends. Father’s just gone to…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Loud Speakers For Police Cars

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 8
Also in Queanbeyan Age

Loud speakers are to be used for receiving messages on Scotland Yard Flying Squad cars instead of head phones, which have been found to…

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Cry in the Night Railway Camp Mystery Unconscious Man Brought to Hospital

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 2

In the early hours of yesterday morning Richard Bellgrave, a worker employed on the Captain’s Flat Construction job, was awakened by a cry…

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Big Fall in U.S.A. Road Toll

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 3

Heeding at last the plea to drive more carefully, America saved 3,670 lives on its streets and highways in the first half of this year, according…

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Exciting Serial Two on the Road Chapter Vi. (Continued)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 4

“Oh, in all probability I’ll never see him again after tonight.” night.” “It’ll be your own fault if…

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MOTORISTS FlNED Traffic Breaches at Canberra

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 3

Before Mr.. Britz, P.M., at Canberra Court on Wednesday,. Edward Charles Rushton, of Queanbeyan, was fined £1 with 12/6 ,court costs on a charge of…

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Uriarra Road Condition Causes Concern

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 2

Last week the Municipal Council gave serious and urgent consideration to the condition of Uriarra Road. The Goulburn office of the Main…

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Exciting Serial Two on the Road Chapter Vii. (Continued)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 4

Shep’s face was a study. He glared after the offending waiter, and for a moment was on the point of following him…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. More Motoring In Ceylon

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 4

Last year there was an increase in the number of motor vehicles imported into Ceylon. Whereas in 1936, 2,668 vehicles, valued at £349,000,…

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New South Wales Railways Another Surplus £61,469 Commissioner's Annual Report

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 1

With the compliments of the Commissioner for Railways, Mr, T. J. Hartigan, a copy of his annual report for the year ended June 30, 1938, is…

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New South Wales Railways Another Surplus-£ 51,469 Commissioner’s Annual Report

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 3

With the compliments of the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, a copy of his annual report for the year ended June 30, 1938. is to…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 4

A young R.A.F. aircraftman was feeling tired in an English town and popped into a car to have a sleep. When stretching his legs he kicked…

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Keating Loses Appeal Stock Straying on Public Roads

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 2

A lower court conviction against Cecil Keating, Cobargo grazier, for allowing stock to stray on a public road at Braidwood on June 11 last…

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