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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1942

199 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 7 of 10

Motor Drivers and Defective Eyesight

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 3

The relation of defective eyesight to traffic accidents is a subject that appears to have been ignored to a great extent, yet it probably is…

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Many Women on Railway Work Still More Required

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1942 · page 1

Recently the Department of Railways put on 20 women as booking clerks. These are performing their duties satisfactorily at city and…

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Motor Drivers and Defective Eyesight

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1942 · page 3

The relation of defective eyesight to traffic accidents is a subject that appears to have been ignored to a great extent, yet it probably is…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. New N.R.M.A. Officials

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 1

Alderman N. J. Bradley. K.C., F.L.C., and Mr. Hector McLeod have been elected members of the N.R.M.A. Council to fill vacancies caused by the…

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Railway Refreshment Rooms Record Business for Past Year

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 3
Also in Queanbeyan Age

The Railway Refreshment Rooms broke all records during the year ended 30th June, 1942. Their turnover exceeded £1,000,000, a figure never…

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Notes and News Pool Petrol—fool Motorist

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 2

Some time back, with a great So ish of trumpets, the poor old mil cow motorist was told that the into ductlon of the petrol pooling systei was going to result in reduced cost i the spirit. This would be made sible bv the reduction in Vionrtitmr…

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Road Deterioration

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 4

Some months ago the N.R.M.A.’s country inspector reported that the general condition of country roads had improved. But after a recent…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Producer Gas Precantion

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 1

The N.R.M.A. points out that very little air is required to form an explosive mixture with producer gas. The proportion is one part of gas to one…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Producer Gas Precaution

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. points out that very little air is required to form an explosive mixture with producer gas. The proportion is actually one part…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. A Warning to Motorists

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1942 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. warns the public against a form of profiteering practised by some country hotels with regard to meal charges for little…

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A Warning to Motorists

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 August 1942 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. warns the public against a form of profiteering practiced by some country hotels with regard to meal charges for little…

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U.S. Motor Industry’s War Effort New York, Wednes. (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 4

Mr. Alvan Macauley, President of the Automotive Council for War' Production, disclosed that the American motor car industry was…

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Sawmiller's Complaint Bridge and Road at Mongarlowe

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 25 August 1942 · page 3

At last meeting of the Shire council a letter was read from Messrs. W. R. Jackson & Son stating that some time back the engineer was asked to…

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Sydney Papers Burned in Motor Truck

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 25 August 1942 · page 1

As the result of an outbreak of fire when a motor truck owned by the “Sydney Morning Herald” was near Collector early on Saturday…

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Train Thefts

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 2

People who find it necessary to travel, by train these days should look after their luggage with extra vigilance. Thieves are about in…

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Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 3

The Acting Engineer, Mr. T. L. Thompson, reported at last meeting of the Tallaganda Shire Council as follows:—…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Petrol for Holiday Trips

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 1

Following inquiries on the subject, the N.R.M.A. points out that holders of private petrol-users' licences who have saved up petrol may use it for…

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Motor Tax Concessions for Members of the Forces

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 2

Graziers, who have joined the Forces, frequently need to inspect their properties when on leave. To do this successfully a motor car is required…

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The Motor World w .News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Petrol for Holiday Trips

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 4

Following inquiries on the subject the N.R.M.A. points out that holders of private petrol-users licences who have saved up petrol may use it for…

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