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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1945

203 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 10 of 11

Bad Roads

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 November 1945 · page 2

Sir.—The condition of the Federal Road that is the portion of the King’s Highway from Jerrabomberra Avenue to Williamsdale is in a shocking…

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"Railway Position Appalling" Transport of Store Stock at Standstill. Sydney

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 November 1945 · page 2

"I do not think anyone realises what is' happening to our primary industries to-day through lack of transport," said the leader of the Country…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Country Car Buyers Optimism

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 November 1945 · page 4

The abundant optimism of many country people who try to purchase a "good used car" in Sydney while on a week-end visit to the city is…

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Tarago Road Estimate' of Concrete Pavement Staggers Council

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1945 · page 1

"The cost of providing a concrete road would be between £200,000 and £300,000 in excess or that of a tarred road."…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A Tyre Suddenly Ages

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 23 November 1945 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. has been informed by an Irate member that the tube in his spare tyre, left on his car While it was being serviced at a Sydney garage,…

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UNRRA Railway in Greece Opens

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 November 1945 · page 4

A railway line in Greece, the first to be entirely rebuilt with UNRRA imported materials, was opened on October 16…

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Here and There Visit of Main Roads Board Engineer

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1945 · page 2

Mr. Irvine, Divisional Engineer of the M.R.B., attended last Shire meeting and discussed various matters in connection with road and bridge work…

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Road to the Coast

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 30 November 1945 · page 2

Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., has been advised by Mr. M. O'Sullivan, Minister for Transport, as follows:—"I am writing with reference to…

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Road Wraning Long Debate Over Orrie[?]t Track

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 30 November 1945 · page 1

At last meeting of Tallagahda Shire Council a letter was read from the District Surveyor, Goulburn, ledging Council's application for…

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The Motor World Mews and Notes From the N.R.M.A. "Transition" Period Psychology

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 30 November 1945 · page 4

"Transition" psychology is blamed by the N.R.M.A. for much of the rudeness, impatience and incapable driving and walking seen on New South Wales…

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Road Danger Spots

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 4 December 1945 · page 4

The most dangerous spots on the roads of the State, in the N.R.M.A.’s opinion are the main outlets to Sydney and other big centres of…

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Motorists' Trials

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1945 · page 3

The case before the Moss Vale Court was one in which a motorist was charged with negligent driving and failing to notify an accident, the facts…

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Christmas Motor fours

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 4 December 1945 · page 2

Motorists are advised by the N.R.M.A. against embarking on Christmas motor tours without having booked their accommodation. Mr…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Christmas Motor Tours

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 December 1945 · page 4

Motorists are advised by the N.R.M A. against embarking on Christmas motor tours without having booked their accommodation. Mr. A. L. Murray…

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UNRRA Railway Refreshment Rooms

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 December 1945 · page 2

Displaced persons repatriation trains, bound east, west and south through Thuringa and northern Bavaria, have a stop listed on their…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Cost of New Cars

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 4

Government action should be taken immediately to prevent the prices of new motor vehicles soaring above prewar levels, in the opinion of the…

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Captain’s Flat Bridge Proposals to Safeguard Pedestrians

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 December 1945 · page 4

Mentioned in the Engineer’s report to yarrowlumla Shire Council on Thursday was the bridge over the Molonglo River at Captain’s Flat. It…

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Motorists in Bush Fires

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 December 1945 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. reports that many motor vehicles are being brought to a sudden stop on the road on excessively hot days, particularly near…

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Road Safety in School Holidays

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 December 1945 · page 3

With the commencement of the summer school vacation, the N.R.M.A. and R.A.C.A. issue a joint appeal to both motorists and parents to…

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No Daily Train For Captain’s Flat

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 December 1945 · page 2

Writing again ,to Mr. Seiffert, M.L.A., with reference to his personal, representations on behalf of the Yarrowlumla Shire Council, urging a daily…

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