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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1947

220 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 3 of 11

Motor Parts Famine

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 3

Motorists face the grimmest position in history because of rapidly increasing famine in spare parts, according to the N.R.M.A…

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Mongarlowe Road

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 4

Or. Garvey said complaints had been received about the Mongarlowe road. "I have had continual complaints," added Cr. Dunshea. "Some time ago…

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Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 4

The Shire engineer, Mr. Fords Leathley, reported at last meeting of Tallaganda Shire Council as follows:— "Works in Progress.—Ganger Willis…

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Motor Parts Famine

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 1

Motorists face the grimmest position in history because of rapidly increasing famine in spare parts, according to the N.R.M.A…

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Task Facing Soldier Settlers Mr. Treatt, and the Only Road to Prosperity

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 4

"The attitude of our ancestors who helped to build up the outback," said Mr. Vernon H. Treatt, K.C., M.L.A., Leader of the Opposition in the N.S.W…

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Motor Reconditioning Racket

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 2
Also in Queanbeyan Age

Sale of reconditioned motor vehicle engines, commenced in Sydney by reputable houses, is being developed into a racket by mushroom firms,…

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Motorists' Ignorance of Law

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 2

The police blitz on motorists who infringe the traffic regulations is finding many gaps in drivers' knowledge of the law. The N.R.M.A. and R.A.C…

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Motorists’ Ignorance of Law

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 1

The police blitz on motorists who infringe the traffic regulations is finding many gaps in drivers’ knowledge of the law. The N.R.M.A. and…

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"The New Bitumen Road"

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 3

A local wag with a fine sense of humour shoved a clever sketch under our office door on Monday morning featuring the above subject. In the…

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Compulsory Shower Baths in Sydney's Trams

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 4

"It is guineas to gooseberries that the McGirr Government is only waiting until after the State elections before sky-rocketing fares on trams…

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More Motor Cars Wanted for Country Areas

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 3

A reported decision that the allocation of new motor cars is to be in the ratio of 50 per cent, in the country, and 50 per cent, in the metropolitan…

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Bombafla-Queanbeyan Railway Service

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 4

The Member for Monaro, Mr. J. Seiffert, M.L. A., asked in the Legislative Assembly: Will the Minister for Transport tell the House the…

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£300,000 For the Art Gallery Nothing for Local Government Roads

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 3

“The State Government recently announced its intention to spend £300,000 on the Art Gallery” said Cr. Carter in an interview last…

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Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 4

The engineer, Mr. Ford Leathley reported to last meeting of Tallaganda Shire as follows:— Trunk Road No. 51, Reseating.—…

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Mount Fairy Road Deviations, and Exchanges Suggested

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 4

A comprehensive, report was presented by the Shire engineer, Mr. Forde Leathley, At last meeting of Tallaganda Shire Council upon the road from…

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Road Fellowship Still Lives

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 4

The spirit of road fellowship, born when motorists had to “get out and get under”, still lives, according to the N.R.M.A…

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Power Grader Council Decides to Purchase an Additional Unit Shire Roads in Frightful State

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 1

At last meeting of Tallaganda Shire Council the engineer, Mr. Forde Leathley, reported that the Galion power grader previously alloted to this…

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Radio to Motorists Rescue

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 3

Before long, motorists whose cars have, broken down on the road may see assistance arriving in a flash. Reason: The N.R.M.A. is planning…

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Radio to Motorists' Rescue

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 April 1947 · page 1

Before long, motorists whose cars have broken down on the road may see assistance arriving in a flash. Reason: The N.R.M.A. is planning to…

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