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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1943

169 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 8 of 9

Road to Rome Fifth Army Within Four Miles LONDON, Monday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 October 1943 · page 1

The Fifth and Eighth Armies made gains in the past 24 hours which, though not sensational, have great importance for the drive to…

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Volunteer Motorists’ Troubles

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 October 1943 · page 1

Criticism of the attitude of the authorities to the needs of volunteer motorists who have been wearing out their cars in the war effort is…

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Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 October 1943 · page 1

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

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Volunteer Motorists' Troubles

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 October 1943 · page 4

Criticism of the attitude of the authorities to the needs of volunteer motorists who have been wearing out their cars in the war effort is voiced…

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Motorist’s Miss Their Ration

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 2 November 1943 · page 2

Following an exceptionally early closing of the issue of petrol ration tickets for October, a large number of motorists missed their ration for…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. N.R.M.A. City Branch Office

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 4

A branch office of the N.R.M.A. has been opened at 93-97 William Street, Sydney, for the transaction of Association business. Petrol ration…

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Three Dead Train Derailment in N.Z. AUCKLAND, N.Z.

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 November 1943 · page 1

The death roll as the result of the derailment of a crowded suburban pasenger train, bound from The Hut to Wellington yesterday, is now…

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Alcohol as Motor Fuel

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 November 1943 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. engineers recently conducted a test at the request of a member of a 50-50 mixture of alcohol and petrol to see whether…

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The Law and Motorists

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 November 1943 · page 3

Press reports showing apparent anomalies in magisterial treatment of offences relating to motoring have brought a number of…

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

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 4

Press reports showing apparent anomalies in magisterial treatment of offences relating to motoring have brought a number of complaints to the…

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War Material Production British Motor Industry Has Great Shore

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 3

The meagre publicity and recognition given to the British motor industry for its great share in the production of war material has been…

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Out-country Roads. Disgusted Ratepayers

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 19 November 1943 · page 1

Mr. John A. Richards, of Mandemar, well-known weather prophet, writes to the editor of the Moss Vale "Post":—…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 19 November 1943 · page 4

Aid. Jas. McMahon has been re-elected president of the N.R.M.A. by the "Council of the Association. Other office-holders re-elected are:…

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Putting Cars Back on the Road

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 November 1943 · page 2

Motorists who have, had their cars up on blocks and who desire to reregister them are reminded by the N.R.M.A. that it is necessary to take…

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Motor Tyres and Gas Units

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 November 1943 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. engineers declare that the overhanging weight of a producer gas unit disturbs the alignment of the front wheels of a motor…

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Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 1

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. Motorists' Conference

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 4

Representatives of affiliated motoring organisations of various States will meet in Melbourne next week to discuss current and post-war…

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“Road to Morocco”

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 2

Saturday night the Star Theatre plays host to the newest and funniest of paramount’s famous “Road” pictures —“Road to Morocco” starring…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Used Car Prices

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. reports that, in connection with the legal fixed maximum selling prices of used motor vehicles, January 1 is the official birthday, all…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Re-Registration of Cars

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 December 1943 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. informs motorists who have had their vehicles jacked up that a special licence for one or two gallons of petrol may be secured…

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