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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1940

491 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 4 of 25

Road Safety Lives Blighted by Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 1

Through road accidents in this State since December 1 last six children have been orphaned, and from once happy homes they are now…

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Captains Flat Road Farcical Position Ended Government Falls Down on Its Promise

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 6

If the visit of Mr. Craig, Assistant Commissioner for Main Roads, to Braidwood last month did nothing else it at least clarified the position…

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Lives Blighted by Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 3

Through road accidents in this State since December 1 last, six children have been orphaned and from once happy homes they are…

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The Motorists' Corner the Cause of Bush Fires

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 5

"Carbon," of the R.A.C.A., who is regarded as one of the leading motoring authorities in Australia, spiritedly defends the farmers against…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Protection for Pedestrians

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 4

Police escorts for pedestrians at busy crossings is the basis of a plan that has been instituted at Trafford Bar, Manchester, by the Lancashire…

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Stolen Motor Car Found at Canberra

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 1

About 8 pm. on Saturday, Canberra police received a message from the Queanbeyan police to the effect that a motor car had been stolen from…

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Road Accidents at Canberra

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

Figures released by the Chief Officer of Police at Canberra (Colonel H. E. Jones) show that motorists who failed to give way to traffic approaching on…

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Road Safety New Road Safety Campaign (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

Plans are being completed by he traffic authorities for he launching of what is to be known as a selective campaign for road safely throughout…

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New Road Safety Campaign (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

Plans are being completed by the traffic authorities for the launching of what is to be known as a selective campaign for road safety throughout the…

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

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

Reporting on the routes from Sydney to Melbourne, the N.R.M.A. touring department states that Hume Highway, the inland road, is now…

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A.C.T. and District Graziers’ Aeroplane Fund

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

Messrs. J. C. Gorman and P. H. Champion who are raising funds for the above, have collected produce which comprises 23 bags oats, 32 bags…

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Shire Roads Comprehensive Report by Engineer

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 5

Mr. S. H. Liddicoat reported at last meeting of the Tallaganda Shire Council as follows:— "1940 Main Roads Maintenance…

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Road Safety Highway Code for Bicycle Riders (issued by the Road Safety Council of New south Wales)

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 1

Accidents to [?] cyclists have become, so numerous and serious in New South Wales that determined effort are to reduce…

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Motorists’ Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes TREES

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 3

Decision of the Blaxland Shire Council to ban roadside hoardings by the end of this year, will at least enable us to see [?] instead of signery…

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Drove Under the Influence Leniency for Motorist

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 1

Roy Grigg was charged with driving a motor vehicle in Moriaro Street on February 17 while under the influence of intoxicating liquor…

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Ths Sorrow of Road Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 3

In the accidents that have occurred on the roads of New South Wales in the last 14 days the following tragedies are recorded:—…

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Ihe Motorists' Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes by "Carbon." TREES

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

Decision of the Blaxland Shire to ban roadsire hoardings by the end of this year will at last enable us to see scenery instead of signery…

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Motoring Miscellany

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

It is impossible to charter a taxi at night in Hamburg without a special card. These permits are issued only in cases of absolute necessity…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. 55 M.P.H. Speed Limit

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

British airmen on the Western Front must not exceed 55 m.p.h. on the roads. This is the new speed limit for R.A.P. cars. In towns and villages…

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Road Safety

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 8

These lines were sent by the Hon. R. W. D. Weaver to a new publication issued by the Road Safety Council:…

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