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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1949

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

Jerricknora Bridge Still No Tenders Temporary Crossing Talked About

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 2

The above matter, which has been causing widespread concern and grave inconvenience for something; like eight or nine years, and…

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Nation's Roads Great Need for Betterment

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 February 1949 · page 4

That there is sound reason behind the urging by Australian automobile organisations that the revenue annually collected by the…

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Jerrabatgully Bridge Rap Over Knuckles for the Shire Council

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1949 · page 1

A curt communication in regard to the above was received from the Department of Public Works at last meeting of Tallaganda Shire Council…

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Top-line Wool Stolen From Railway Trucks Big Loss for Gunning Graziers

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1949 · page 1

Within recent weeks Gunning graziers have had to face up to a new problem—top-line bales of wool have been opened in transit, and quantities…

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Higher Motor Tax Feared

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1949 · page 4

A new move to increase motor vehicle, taxation is feared by the N.R.M.A. Mr. H. E. Richards, general secretary, said Road Transport Department and…

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Higher Motor Tax Feared

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 2

A new move to increase motor vehicle taxation is feared by the N.R.M.A. Mr. H. E. Richards, general…

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Briars on Roads

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 February 1949 · page 2

At. last meeting of Goodradigbee Shire Council, the Weeds Inspector, Mr. B.O. Buckmaster, said increase of briars on practically all the…

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Paddy's Flat Rough Crossing on the Main Road Holds Up Traffic

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1949 · page 4

Cr. O. F. Roberts at last Shire meeting said he had received complaints regarding the crossing at Paddy's Flat. "At times this is terribly rough…

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Extension of Road Policy Country Party to Intensify the Fight

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 February 1949 · page 4

"The Country Party, which was responsible for the inauguration of the Federal Aid Roads scheme in 1926, has now taken a lead in seeking a…

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Motor Cyclists Fined

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 February 1949 · page 1

For carrying pillon riders two young motor cyclists were each [?] £1/10/-with 10/- costs by Mr Paton SM. in Goulburn Court this week…

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National Road Safety College

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 3

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in Britain acting as agents for the Ministry of Transport, have just opened a National College in Knightsbridge, London. It is there for the free use of schools, clubs institutions, the police and other bodies interested in road safety…

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London Reduces Road Accidents

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 4

Road accidents in London have decreased by mere than 22 per cent, [?] restrictions were placed on v[?] standing in the busiest…

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Pradtical Advice To Motorists

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 March 1949 · page 4

Here is some practical road safety advice to motorists from the N.R.M.A. and R.A.C.A. Use speed that always safe and…

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Claims for Damages Aftermath of Collision on the Clyde Road

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 2

A case which promises to create considerable interest when it finally is decided was before the District Court at Braidwood on Tuesday, presided…

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Practical Advice to Motorists

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 1

Here is some practical road safety-advice to motorists from the N.R.M.A. Use speed that is always safe and reasonable in the circumstances. Make…

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Shire Road Workers

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 March 1949 · page 2

Sir,—I refer to your report in the “Age” of 4.3.1949 in connection with the meeting of the Council held on 3.3.'49, in regard to “Alleged Idleness…

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Proposed New Bridge Over Murrumbidgee Riyer Near Pine Island

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 March 1949 · page 2

Mr. Allan Fraser, M.H.R., gives, the latest information on construction of bridge over the Murrumbidgee River, near Pine Island…

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Stop Lights Sought on Trams

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1949 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. has asked the Commissioner for Road Transport (Mr. Neale) to instal automatic "Stop" lights on all trams in use in N.S.W…

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Marking Main Roads

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 2

At the meeting last night of the Municipal Council, the Town Clerk, in his report, stated the Department had advised the road, marking plant…

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Shire Road Men

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 3

Sir,—The report appearing in the "Age" ' last Friday in reference to Shire men may give the impression that the Council was finding fault…

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