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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1941

367 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 11 of 19

Police Patrols Find Many Faults (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 July 1941 · page 4

Returns of the mobile frolics truck patrols and of other traffic officers show that during the month of May an abnormally high number of traffic…

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

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 1 July 1941 · page 8

Mr. C. C. Lazzarini, Minister assisting the Premier (Mr. McKell) will receive a deputation or Monday, 30th June, at 11 a.m. .from the N.R.M.A…

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Road Safety These Faults Abe Common

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 2

Since petrol rationing has been in force the Road Safety Council has been conducting investigations into the behaviour of road users. Reports…

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These Faults Are Common (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 2

Since petrol rationing has been in force the Road Safety Council has been conducting investigations into the behavious of road users. Reports on…

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New South Wales Railways Review of Eight Years' Working

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 3

In a review of railway operations in New South Wales covering the period of his administration, the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J…

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Motor Transport a Daily Necessity

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 3

While a scarcity of petrol is bringing about a reduction of motor transport in Australia and creating havoc in one of the Commonwealth’s greatest…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Charcoal Manufacture: Chance for Men on the Land

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. is asking the Federal Government to appeal to private land owners to set about the manufacture of charcoal for producer gas units,…

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New South Wales Railways Review of Eight Years’ Working

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 3

In a review of railway operations in New South Wales covering the period of his administration, the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, said…

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The Late Francis Birtles Nomad Cyclist and Motorist

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 2

The death of Francis Birtles (59), sees the passing of an outstanding nomad who first came into prominence about 35 years ago, due to his…

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Solders of Poland Train in Scotland

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1941 · page 8

Training fide by fide with the British troops in Scotland, Polish soldiers live and work for the day of their country's liberation. General Gustaw Paszkiewicz,Commander of a Polish Brigade, takes the salute at a march-past of Polish troops…

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Seduction in Insurance Charges Sought Fewer Cars on Roads

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1941 · page 1

At last meeting of the Tallaganda Shire Council a letter was read from the Parramatta City Council as follows:—…

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Road Safety Pedestrians Who Are Jay-walkers

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1941 · page 7

About 700 pedestrians have been prosecuted in Sydney in the last two weeks for traffic offences, the principal being J-walking. This figure…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Petrol Supply Position

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1941 · page 1
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"Motorists are net satisfied with the bald statement by the Minister for Supply and Development (Senator McLeay) that there was no truth in…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 July 1941 · page 3

Any commentary on petrol at the moment is ante-dated before it leaves the typewriter. The thing is then not to attempt to keep pace with it, but…

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Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 1

The engineer, Mr. S. H. Liddicoat, reported at last meeting of the Tallaganda Shire Council as follows:— 1941 Main Roads Maintenance…

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The Motorists' Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes by "Carbon." Petrol

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 1

Any commentary en petrol at the moment is ante-dated before it leaves the typewriter. The thing is, then, not to attempt to keep pace with it,…

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Road Safety Pedal Cyclists Good and Mad

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 5

Good roads and bicycles have enabled thousand of country boys and girls to attend high school and gain education that was limited by distance…

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No Interference With, Main Roads Department Minister's Statement Follows N.r.m.a. Protest

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 6

The day after the N.R.M.A. had voiced a vigcrous protest against his reported statement that the Government was considering reducing…

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No Interference with Main Roads Department Minister’s Statement Follows N.R.M.A. Protest

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 3

The day after the N.R.M.A. had voiced a vigorous-protest against his reported statement that the Government was considering reducing…

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