Kerosene Lighting Good Enough for Tarago Railway Station, Says Minister
Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., has received the following "gem" from the Minister for Transport (Mr. C. E. Martin):—…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1953
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Motor Cyclist Fined
For carrying a pillion rider on his motorcycle without having held a licence for more than 12 months Stescke Horst, of Skye Street,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Huge Monthly Railway Revenue From Griffith
Railway revenue for goods trucked from Griffith during the month of March this year amounted to an average of over £2,300 a day…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Shire Roads Comprehensive Report by New Engineer
At the last meeting of Tallaganda Shire Council the Engineer presented the following comprehensive report:— "Trunk Road No. 51: Tarago road…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Airport Road to be Sealed
Preliminary moves have already been made for the sealing of the road between the Queanbeyan boundary and the airport…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Rabbits on Roads Attempt to Have Farmers Made Responsible
A motion "that landowners on each. side of a road be made responsible for the eradication of noxious animals, as fir as the centre of the road fronting…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →District Soaked by Good Rain Some Roads Cut by Swift River Rises
RIVERS AND CREEKS IN ALL PARTS OF THE DISTRICT ROSE SHARPLY TODAY AS A RESULT OF STEADY RAIN LAST NIGHT AND TODAY, FOLLOWING SHOWERY WEATHER SINCE…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stock Track Over River Suggested at Warri Bridge
At Saturday's meeting of Braidwood P. P. Board a letter was read from the Tallaganda Shire Council asking the Board's views on a suggestion for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Proposed Stock Reserve on Braidwood Mongarlowe Road
At Saturday's meeting of Braidwood P. P. Board, the Stock Inspector, Mr. Gee, reporting in connection with the above, said Mr. C. G. 'Williams…
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The N.R.M.A. offers a safety hint to motorists: On a narrow, winding road, be specially on the alert when you see a slow-moving heavily-laden…
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The N.R.M.A. reports that the last gravelled section has now been tarsealed on the Bell's line road, running between Kurrajong Heights and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"The Biggest Whack President's £7,000 Share of Road Grant Creates Concern
At a recent meeting of Tallagand Shire Council the president (Cr. Er-Byrne) told councillors he was going to ask for £7,000 out of the £10,000…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police, Rotary Chief Disappointed Few Motorists Had Headlights Tested
“The overall response to the free headlight testing [?] was somewhat disappointing,” Sgt. W. Wiggins, officer-in-charge of police at Queanbeyan said today…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Carpenter Fined Illegally Used Motorcycle
James Vernon Boyd 28, a carpenter at Captain’s Flat, was fined a total of £12 at . Captain’s Flat Petty Sessions on charges arising…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Shire Roads
The Shire Engineer, Mr. J. Brand, reported at Friday's meeting of Tallaganda Council that gravelling of the Araluen road was in progress, while…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Advice for New Motorists
Some sound advice to new motorists on the subject of gear-changing is given by the Chief Engineer of the N.R.M.A., Mr. C. H. Napthall…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Hurricane Lamps or Candles? for Tarago Railway Station
A further reply has been received by Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., from the Minister for Transport in reply to his additional representations on…
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The N.R.M.A. offers motorists some practical hints. Allow plenty of room between you and the car ahead. A good rule to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Those Candles for Tarago Railway Station
Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., has received the following from the Minister for Transport:—"Reference is made to an extract from the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Road Safety Campaign
The N.R.M.A. to-day appealed to the Government to capitalise on the Improvement in the road accident position by increasing the tempo of the…
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