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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1952

197 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 10

Has Road Courtesy Gone?

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 January 1952 · page 4

Wholesale condemnation of motorists for lack of courtesy and bad temper can be overdone, in the opinion of the N.R.M.A…

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Motor Cyclist to £85 In Fines

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 January 1952 · page 4

At Parramatta Court yesterday, a motor cyclist, Norman James Dixon, 21 ,was fined a total of £85. The Magistrate described him, as-a menace…

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Rules for Greater Road Safety New Tests for Motorists Urged

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 January 1952 · page 3

Discussing the Motor Traffic Offences Amending Bill in the Legislative Assembly, the Leader of the Country Party, (Lt[?]Co. Bruxner), said that…

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Hints to Motorists

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1952 · page 3
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A solution of ammonia and water, or clean water, will remove acid from around the battery cradle and cable clamps, says the N.R.M.A. It is…

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Two Women Killed Motor Accidents at Yass

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 January 1952 · page 3

As a result of motor accidents at Yass on Sunday, two women were killed. An Englishwoman, who was unidentified, driving a utility truck,…

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Has Road Courtesy Gone?

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 4

Wholesale condemnation of motorists for lack of courtesy and bad temper can be overdone, in the opinion of the N.R.M.A. "Ill manners are…

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Stock Reserve on Mongarlowe Road

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 2

At last Braidwood P. P. Board meeting Dir. C. J. Roberts said he would like to see some action taken for the provision of a travelling stock…

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Farringdon Crossing Timber Bridge Would Be a Costly Structure £9.000 ESTIMATE

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 1

The Engineer, Mr. J. Baker, at last Shire meeting, furnished a report upon the above crossing, which has been the subject of complain for…

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Motorist to Pay £10/3/. Failed To Give Hand Signal

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 4

At Wednesday’s Court of Petty Sessions, before Mr. A. J. Paton, S.M. Lawrence Burgess was charged with negligent driving in Crawford…

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Theft of Motor Vehicles

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1952 · page 4

Motorists demand stronger Government action to remove the curse of the car thief from the community, said Mr. H. E. Richards, general secretary…

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Hints for Motor Handymen

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. engineers offer the following advice:— Battery Aller plug ventilating holes should be kept free and clean. Also…

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Police Control of Motorists

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 4

A small section of motorists are objecting to the proposal for the appointment or more traffic police, said Mr. H. E. Richards. N.R.M.A. general…

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Hints For Motor Handymen

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. engineers offer the following advice: Battery filler plug ventilattng holes should be kept free and clean. Also…

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Theft Of Motor Vehicles

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 3

Motorists demand stronger Government action to remove the curse of the car thief from the community, said Mr. H. E. Richards, N.R.M.A,…

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Fireplaces On Main Roads Council Will Consider

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1952 · page 2

At last Tailaganda Shire meeting a letter was read from the Bush Fires Committee, Sydney, asking that fire-places be constructed along the main…

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Country People Bear Burden of the Railways Bruxner Criticises Labour Policy

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1952 · page 4

Commenting on the serious financial position of the N.S.W. Railways, the leader of the Country Party (Lt.Col. Bruxner) said:- "Having occupied the…

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Moving Stock by Motor Lorry Permits to Travel

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 4

At last meeting of Braidwood Pastures Protection Board a letter was read from the Department of Agriculture stating that, arising out of a…

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Hints for Motorists

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 4

It is bad policy to-start a car in reverse downhill, or forward in any gear except top, says the N.R.M.A. The least harm is done by starting…

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Hints for Motorists

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 1

It is bad policy to start a car in reverse downhill, or forward in any gear except top, says the N.R.M.A. The least harm is done by starting…

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