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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1945

203 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 11

Slippery Roads

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 2

Since very many motor vehicle tyres these days are smooth, the N.R.M.A. urges motorists to take additional care on wet roads, when…

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Shire Wants Control of Village Roads

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 1

At last meeting of Tallaganda Shire Council Cr. Keys moved the motion he had given notice of at the previous meeting: "That the motion…

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Road Repairs And Other Matters

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 1

The following matters in connection with roads, etc., in the municipality were referred to by the Town Clerk (Mr. A. C. Turner) in his…

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Two Killed in Train Derailment London, Monday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 2

Two people were killed last night when a train north-bound from London ran backwards, derailing its two rear coaches…

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Local and General Fell in Front of Train

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 1

Isabel Kirby, 54, of Parramatta, died in the Parramatta Hospital from injuries received when she fell in front of a train at Harris Park…

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That Road (To the Editor of the "Dispatch")

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 2

Sir,—In your report of the discussion on the Araluen matter at last Council meeting Cr. Hassall said I had stated at the Land Board Inquiry…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Meals for Travellers

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. continues to receive complaints from motorists of inability to secure meals from country hotels. In one coastal town recently a…

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Traffic Rule Illustrations ((Issued, by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 4

Fatal accidents in the last three month in this State illustrate all of the instructions that could be issued on road safety. Here are some of the…

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Tram Accident Queanbeyan Youth Leg

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 2

While trying to board a tram in Ramsay Road, Haberfield, on Sunday afternoon, Lawrence Victor Southwell, aged 19, son of Mr. and Mrs…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Hotel Accommodation

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

An appeal to travellers to provide reports of their experiences with hotels is made by the President of the N.R.M.A., Aid. J. McMahon. "My…

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Unusual Request Allowing Cattle on Roads

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 4

At last Shire meeting the clerk said he had had a telephone ring from the secretary of the Araluen Common asking Council's permissions to…

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Safe Riders for Safe Bikes ((Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 2

Young pedal, cyclists are again pushing their way into the road casualty lists in ways that are easily avoidable. For instance, in the last…

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Telegraphic News Railway Strike Likely

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 4

The State Council of the A.R.U. will decide this afternoon whether or not a general railway strike is to be called in N.S.W. The Council is…

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Motorists Miss Fuel Ration

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. criticises the method adopted by the Liquid Fuel Control Board in issuing petrol licences to private motorists, by which some…

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Railway Unions Conference Endorses Action on Grafton Dispute SYDNEY

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 1

The conference of Railway Unions representing a majority of 53,000 railway workers involved in the New South Wales dispute, to-day endorsed…

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Youth’s Fatal Fail From Bridge

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 2

Raymond Woodward, IS, of Northbridge was killed instantly when he [?]180 feet from the Suspension Northbridge, on Wednesday…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Peat's Bridge Toll

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

The N.R.M.A. is awaiting a decision from the Government regarding the imposition of tells on the new road bridge across the Hawkesbry River at…

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Sate Riders for Safe Bikes. (Issued by (he Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 1

Young pedal cyclists are again pushing their way into the road casualty lists in ways that the easily avoidable. For instance, in the last…

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Country Railway Services

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

In the Assembly last week Mr. J. W. Selffert asked, in view of the restricted train services on country lines and the consequent (surplus of roiling…

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Train Kills Girl

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 2

While walking over the line at a level crossing, Ruth Helen De[?]p, 13, of Woonoona, was struck by a passenger train on Saturday. She was…

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