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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1944

229 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 8 of 12

The Motor World News and Notes From "The N.R.M.A. Tyre Retreading Plant

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 28 July 1944 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. questions a statement by the Acting Minister for Supply and Shipping (Dr. Evatt) that, in order to expand facilities for the…

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Shire Council Roads Report

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 August 1944 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of Yarrowlumla Shire Council on Thursday the Shire Clerk submitted the following report:—…

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Post-war Quiz for Motorists

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1944 · page 3

Realisation that the end of hostilities in Europe is in sight compels attention to the post-war period. What will it be like? is the query of the day…

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Advertising Motor Vehicles for Sale

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 2

An order issued by the Commonwealth Prices Commissioner (Professor Copland) this week requires persons advertising a motor vehicle for sale…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Manpower Release

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 4

That the manpower needs of the motor repair industry cannot be ignored in the release of manpower from the Army for essential industry,…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Expired Driving Licences

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 4

With the return to civilian [?] of men from the fighting services, the N.R.M.A. is receiving many inquiries regarding the necessity or not to…

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Post War Quiz for Motorists

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 2

Realisation that the end of hostilities in Europe is in sight compels attention to the post war period “What will it be like ?”is the query…

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Serial Story Spotlight Bridge Published by Arrangement Chapter Xi (Continued) Sylvia Makes a Discovery

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 4

SYLVIA’S fear of the storm, and the dull ache in her head, were completely forgotten as she thought of! sensation she was going to cause…

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The Deisel Train

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 1

Unless Queanbeyan passengers elect go to Canberra they cannot reserve seats on the Federal City Express (diesel train) also that the Commissioner,…

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Train Buster’s 21st

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 4

Wing Commander “Peter” Panitz, D.F.C., of Southport, Queensland, shot up his 21st train on the night of August 2, when the Australian…

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"Dirty Work at the Cross-roads."

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 2

When impounding officer McAndrew, recently appointed by the Blaxland Shire Council, was driving two stray horses to the pound last week, he was…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. purchase of Used Cars

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 4

The position In relation to the purchase of used cars is deteriorating every day, and the buying public has every cause to beware of the hasty…

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Work by Road Gang

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 August 1944 · page 2

It was reported at the Municipal Council meeting last week that the following work had been carried out by the road gang during the previous…

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Country Railway Fares

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1944 · page 4

The Executive Council has approved of the issue by the Department of Railways of By-law No. 1004, providing for substantial concessions on…

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Shire Roads Engineers Report

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 1

The acting—engineer, Mr. T. L. Thompson, reported to last meeting of Tallaganda Shire council as follows:— Willow Forest Road.—I inspected…

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Shooting in Train

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 29 August 1944 · page 1

In the Central Criminal Court, Sydney, yesterday, the Crown accepted a plea of manslaughter from Victor Pressick, 18, labourer of…

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Two-Way Roads For Safety

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 29 August 1944 · page 1

Sir,—May I. take the liberty of commenting on the very important subject of road traffic as between Canberra and Queanbeyan…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Child Safety Education

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1944 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. notes with approval the efforts of the various Government departments to improve the education of school children in road…

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Buttle’s Bridge

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 2

Work of replacing the girders, headstocks and decking at Buttle’s Bridge has been commenced, reported the Town Clerk (Mr. Turner) to…

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Federal Aid Roads Agreement

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 2

The statement from Canberra that the Federal Aid Road Agreement which originated in 1926 and was renewed with amendments for a further…

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