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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1944

229 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 11 of 12

The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Hawkesbury River Bridge Tolls

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1944 · page 1

The N.R.M.A. understands that the authorities intend to impose tolls upon the new Hawkesbury River road bridge, which is expected to be…

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Wool Transport Practically Banned by Road

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 4

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, the Premier, Mr. McKell, in reply to a question asked by the member for Armidale regarding the transport…

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For Whom the Bell Tolls. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 1

From one of the recently formed junior branches of the Road Safety Council comes this interesting and appealing article:—Johnny had learned…

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Tram Driver Killed

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 2

While adjusting the pole of his tram at Bondi terminus last night Harry Butterworth, 53, of Lidcombe, was crushed when the brakes on…

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Deterioration of Roads

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 November 1944 · page 3

“The report of the Main Roads Commissioner that gravelled pavements of trunk and main roads have deteriorated supports the N.R.M.A.’s…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Voluntary Transport Drivers Forced Off the Road

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 4

About a dozen, members of the N.R.M.A. Transport Auxiliary have been forced to jack up their cars following the Government's refusal to…

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A Road Matter Closure Objected To

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 2

Considerable interest was evidenced on Wednesday at the Local Land Board over the bearing of applications by Sylvester Byrne and Andrew…

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Examination Failures. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 4

Children of all ages are undergoing or are about to face up to public and school examinations. It is a testing time, and it is unfortunate, states the…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Australian Car: N.R.M.A. Views

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 4

The President of the N.R.M.A., Aid. J. McMahon, commenting on proposals to build an all-Australian car said that while the question of cost…

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Fare Dodgers Railway Figures

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 1

Between August, 1942, and September, 1944, excess fares totalling £16,596 were collected from 39,173 persons travelling irregularly on certain…

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Future of the Railways Serious Financial Drift Likely

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 4

Commenting in the Legislative Assembly on a statement by the Premier there was likely to be a very serious drift in railway finances, the…

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Lorries and Vans In Road Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 2

Lorries, vans and heavy vehicles are figuring prominently in the road accidents statistics, particularly in country areas. This is not to be…

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Railway Refreshments C.P. Members Seek Improved Service

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 3

The need for improving refreshment services on railway stations throughout the State, was stressed by Country Party members in the…

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Motorists’ Duty in the Bush

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 3

An appeal to motorists to be on their best behaviour in country districts, and to avoid negligent actions which may result in the breaking out…

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Australian Motorists to Meet

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. announces that representatives of affiliated motoring organisations from all States of the Commonwealth will meet in…

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Motoring In Bush Fires

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 4

The N.R.M.A reports that many motor vehicles were brought to a sudden stop on the road during the recent heat wave because of vapour…

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Lorries and Vans in Road Accidents. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 4

Lorries, vans and heavy vehicles generally are figuring prominently in the road accidents statistics, particularly in country areas. This is not to…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Motoring in Bush Fires

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. reports that many motor vehicles were trough to a sudden stop en the road-during the recent heat-wave because of vapour lock…

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Train Service at Christmas

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 1

There will be passenger accommodation extra country mall and parcel train to be run at Christmas. The extra trains will run daily from…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Theft of Car Parts

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 4

Theft of restricted motor vehicle parts by unscrupulous garagemen from cars undergoing repair is reported by the N.R.M.A. Latest instance is…

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