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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

370 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 16 of 19

The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. New View of Traffic Lights

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 4

When an English farmer, was summoned recently for driving his pony and trap over a controlled crossing against the red light he admitted…

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Motor Cyclists Rally Fine Spectacle at Melbourne Showground

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 4

With a view to demonstrating to the military authorities the man power and type of motor cycles available in a National emergency, the Auto-Cycle…

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Money Should Go to Essential Roads Not Scenic and Tourist Roads

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 November 1938 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. W. F. M. Ross asked the following question:—"Does the Acting-Premier agree with the policy of spending…

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Exciting Serial Two on the Road Chapter Xii, (Continued)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 November 1938 · page 4

“If you don’t look cheerful, Shep, I’ll ask "Mr. Emmerson to scratch the blessed horse. How could one concentrate on golf…

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Road Development Importance to Defence

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 6

The importance which is now attached to roads from the point of view of national defence is emphasised by the increasing activity…

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Reducing Road Accidents Duty of Citizens

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 4

Residents of provincial and rural areas are being appealed to this year by the Road Safety Council to cooperate in the task of reducing .the…

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Exciting Serial Two on the Road Chapter Xiii

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 4

Lakin was badly worried. His plans with regard to Marie were, and he was beginning to feel that Smith was cutting…

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Captain's Flat Railway

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 3

Work on the Bungendore-Captain's Flat railway line is progressing steadily, and it is officially stated that the line will be ready for traffic about…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. U.S. Light Cars for Australia

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 8

The American company which manufactures the U.S. version of the English 7 h.p. car has announced that it will enter the Australian…

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Motor Breaches

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 4

For not having, returned an expired driver’s licence on the due date, Cyril B. Smith was fined 5/- with 5/6 costs in the Queanbeyan Police Court this…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Praise for Transport Auxiliary

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 3

Members of the Newcastle branch of the N.R.M.A. Transport Auxiliary military authorities for their work with the 1st Infantry Brigade during the recent…

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Bicycle Road Race

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 3

There were only five started in the local club's five mile road race on Wednesday afternoon, but a most interesting finish resulted. A feature…

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The Tarago Road

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 2

In company with Mr. Shire Engineer Boult on Tuesday, our representative had a look over the work being done by the Tallaganda Shire gang…

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Exciting Serial Two on the Road

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 4

“Gee!” broke in Shep. “Maybe that’s why he was at Suicide Bend. Come to think of it, they laid down their basket an’…

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Road Courtesy

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 6

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

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Road Safety Duty of Citizens

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 8

Residents of provincial and rural areas are being appealed to this year by the Road Safety Council to operate in the task of reducing the…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 4

Lakin sat down vastly relieved on one point at least; Shep hadn't been watching him. Not that it made such a…

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Motor Insurance Bill

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 1

Final details of the bill to provide for the compulsory third party insurance of motor vehicles were settled at a meeting of the State Cabinet on…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. New York's Safety Campaian

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 8

Mayor La Guardia, of New York, and Capt. Skea, head of the city police safety bureau, are very pleased with their intensive safety…

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Value of Motor Transport

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 4

Automotive transport has done much for the man on the land in this country. and practically brought the amenities of city life to his front door…

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