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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1939

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Private Wealth and H.P.

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 3
Also in Queanbeyan Age

A decree-lol has been reported as passed in France which has been termed stupid by the automobile Press. It is an effort to establish a…

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Motor Vehicle Declaration

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 3

One does not expect the average man in the street to have an accurate knowledge of the distances in which automobiles are capable of pulling up…

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Road Safety Travelling Stock Courtesy by Motorists

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 8

The Graziers' Association of New South Wales and other organisations of country interests have made complaints to the Minister for Transport…

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Road Safety Travelling Stock Courtesy by Motorists (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 4

The Graziers Association of N .S. W and other organisations of country interests have made complaints to the Minister for Transport, Col [?]…

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Road Racing Win for Influenza

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 2

The most notable feature of Cycling Club activities on Sunday last was the number of scratching directly attributable to Old Man Flu. No less than…

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Motor Traffic Important Changes in Regulations

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 6

Important changes in the motor traffic and general traffic regulations were announced by the Minister for Transport, Mr. Bruxner, at the…

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Cregan Wins Attempting to Pot Motor Vehicle in Motion While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 5

The case against Cyril Edward Roy Cregan, adjourned from last Court, was heard on Thursday, before the Police Magistrate, Mr. M…

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The Motorists' Corner the Right-hand Turn

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 7

Outstanding news of the moment is the introduction of the new right-hand turn to Sydney, an innovation which caused not a little confusion…

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Motorist Fined

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 1

At the Goulburn Police Court yesterday morning Kenneth Arthur Rocbuck of “Willow Bank.” Yass Road, was fined £1, with 5/6 costs, for…

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Motor Transport Vital Necessity Enormous Mileage Covered

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 4

Australia would be sterile were motor transport eliminated through any cause. How essential the automobile has become to the welfare of…

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Joy Riding in Motor Cars Victoria To Take Drastic Steps

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 4

During the last six months, 1000 motor vehicles were stolen in Victoria and although nearly all were recovered, many were damaged from misuse…

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Nearing End Work on Captain’s, Flat Railway Line 100 Men To Be Put Off

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 3

It was stated in Goulburn on Saturday that 100 men at present engaged, on railway construction work between Bungendore and Captain’s. Flat Will be…

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Roads Snowed Up

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 2

Monaro Highway between Coonia and Tumut has been "snowed up" in the Kiandra district, according to advice received by the N.R.M.A. A…

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Road Plant Shire’s New Purchase Powerful Unit Secured

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 3

On Tuesday, after a long discussion, and following on weeks of investigation, and inspections, in the course of which councillors visited Goulburn,…

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History for Motorists

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 1

The historical knowledge of many motorists who travel in this State should be Improved as a result of additions now being made to…

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The Motorists' Corner Your Speedometer "Kids" You !

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 4

It may be accepted as a plain statement of fact that the average speedomoter is far from accurate over the whole range of the dial. It…

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Captain's Flat Railway

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 3

It was stated in Goulburn on Saturday that 100 men at present engaged on railway construction work between Bungendore and Captain's…

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Motoring Miscellany

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 2

At the World's Fair, New York, there is parking room for 43,000 cars. Horse traffic has been banned in…

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Brakes on Motor Cars

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 2

The Minister for Transport, Colonel Bruxner, stated this week that applications for appointments as inspection stations under the regulations for the…

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