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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1952

197 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 9 of 10

Road Grant For Yarrowlumla Shire

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 2

The Minister for Public Works, Mr. J. B. Renshaw, advises Mr. J. Seiffert, M.L.A., of a grant of £8,350 to the Yarrowlumla Shire Council for the…

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Stock Reserve Wanted on Mongarlowe Road

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 2

At last meeting of Braidwood P.P. Board a letter was read from K. R. Tetley, Charley's Forest, asking the Board to consider providing a…

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New Car Is Designed For Australian Roads CURlOUS Peepers Beat Ford Preview

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 2

“It’s good to be able to introduce a car built in Australia and really designed to cope with the roughest road conditions motorist sometimes…

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Electric Trams Opposed "Diesels for Rural Growth"

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 4

Because diesel-electric locomotives can give the benefits of fast electric railways to the whole of New south Watts, the State Government should…

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Frequency of Train Derailments. Question Asked in Legislative Assembly

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. W. A. Chaffey (C.P. Tamworth) asked the Minister for Transport (Mr. Sheahan) whether there had been an…

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Motor Accidents

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 2

On Saturday a motor-van and motor-cycle came into collision at the intersection of Uriarra Road and Young Street, Queanbeyan…

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Harold's Cross Road Landowner's Assistance

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1952 · page 1

A letter was read at last meeting of the Shire Council from Belts and Baker, solicitors, Goulburn, advising that Mr. Gordon Alley had signified…

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Car in Competition With Railways

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 October 1952 · page 2

At last Court of Petty Sessions, William Albert Athol Rowley was proceeded against for using a public motor vehicle otherwise than in…

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Road Canberra- Tumut Construction Not Justified at Present

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 3

The Minister for Transport, Mr. W Sheahan, in reply to Mr. Seffert’s personal representations on behalf of Mr. H. A. Clothier, of…

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For Overseas Motor Tourists

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. has produced a special car windscreen sticker for its members proceeding overseas on a motor tour. From time to time members…

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For Motoring Handymen

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 2

When water is noticed in the filter bowl of your fuel pump, clean it out immediately but do not forget to remove the float chamber lid and…

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High School Interest In Road Safety and Swimming Pool

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 October 1952 · page 2

The Headmaster of Queanbeyan Intermediate High School, Mr. E. F. Trist, desires that pedestrian crossing lines be placed in front of the…

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Fatigue As Cause of Road Accidents

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 24 October 1952 · page 1

In Parliament the other day the Minister for Transport, the Hon. W. F. Sheahan, M.L.A., obtained leave to bring in a Bill which he had…

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Cheap Beer! Pilfered From Railway

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 24 October 1952 · page 4

Unfortunately property in railway trucks seemed to be fair game for a fair percentage of railwaymen, Mr C. N. Finlay, S.M., said on Monday…

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For Motoring Handymen

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 28 October 1952 · page 2

When water is noticed in the filter, bowl of your fuel pump, clean it out immediately but do not forget to remove the float chamber lid and check…

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Local and General the Tarago Road

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 31 October 1952 · page 2

The "Dispatch" is not fully conversant with the position in regard to the repair of the existing seven miles of blacktop between Braidwood and…

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Hints to Motorists

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 31 October 1952 · page 2

Intermittent petrol supply to the petrol pump and the carburettor has quite often been found to be caused by obstruction in the petrol tank unit…

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Bridge Wanted

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1952 · page 4

Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., has received the following from the Minister for Transport, Mr. W. F. Sheahan:—"I am writing with reference to…

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Motorists' Problems Discussed

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 November 1952 · page 3

Some major problems confronting motorists were discussed by speakers at the annual general meeting of the N.R.M.A. members held in Sydney…

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Railway Staff Sackings "Inhuman" Country Party Member Attacks State Government

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 November 1952 · page 2

The sacking of hundreds of railway employees by the State Government was severely criticised in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. Davis…

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