Unsolved Motoring Problems
Failure of the State Government to take action in several matters of great moment to motorists was criticised by the N.R.M.A. President (Sir Norman…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1954
241 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 11 of 13
Speed "Worst Road Enemy" Value of Limit
was the worst enemy on the , and the cause of a vast majority accidents, the Leader of the State entry Party (Lt. Col. M. F. Bruxner)…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police [?] Squad Visited Q’beyan Capacity Audience Saw Road Safety Film Show
A capacity audience filled the Triumph Theatre, Queanbeyan, last Thursday night when the visiting police lecture squad showed films and a p[?]ppel show highlighting road safety…
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The N.R.M.A. engineers declare that the fuel tank should not be overlooked as a possible source of trouble with carburetion. A shortage of fuel at the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Pm Declines Responsibility for Coast Road
The Prime Minister has declined to accept responsibility for construction of a road from Canberra to the coast…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Aid Roads Grant Allocations Made for Important Works
Discussing the Acting Engineer's (Mr. Allan Brooke) recommendation regarding the allocation of £4,000 for Mongarlowe bridge, Cr. Pasfield asked…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Same Old Story "No Money for Tarago Railway Station Lighting"
Mr. J. W. Seinert, M.L.A., has received the following from the Hon. E. Wethcrell, Minister for Transport:— "I refer again to your personal…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Illegal Use of Motor Cars More Drastic Punishment Possible
"If the police make representations that the law should be further amended to provide for more drastic punishment, the Government will give the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Cyclists Hoodlum Says Aid. Beaver
Describing the youthful motor cyclists, whose activities he had previously reported to Council, as hoodlums, Aid. E. J. Beaver urged…
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If the Health Inspector can discover the person or persons responsible for rubbish dumped on the Queanbeyan-Captain’s Flat…
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New South Wales roads were carrying far more traffic than they should, said the Deputy Leader of the State Country Party…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sequel to Smash on Main Road £493 Verdict Against C’cl
A Queanbeyan limber miller received a verdict for £433/6/11 over Yarralumla Shire Council at the District Court this morning in an resulting from an accident on the Captain’s…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →More Rain, Warm Weather Assure Good Summer Freak Storm Lifted Roofs, Felled Trees on Roads
A freak windstorm, lasting only a few minutes, swept through parts of Queanbeyan district early Sunday night. It Unroofed several farm buildings and uprooted trees in some areas. The tornado, which…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Today’s Motor Hint Keep an Eye on the Fuel Tank
The N.R.M.A. engineers declare that the fuel tank should not be overlooked as a possible source of trouble with carburetion…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Canberra to Coast Road State Matter, Sats Prime Minister
The Prime Minister has declined to accept responsibility for construction of a road from Canberra to the coast. In a letter replying to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Loan For Roads "Chaotic System"
New South Wales roads were carrying far more traffic than they should, said the Deputy Leader of the State Country Party M.S.D. Dickson,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Rain Aids Work on Shire Roads
“Recent rains have enabled attention to be given to main and truck roads and grading is proceeding on the Captain’s…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Main Road Danger at Crown Flat, Araluen
At the adjourned meeting of Tallaganda Council recently Cr. Nolan raised the question of the gradual eating-away of the main Araluen-Moruya…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Drunken Driving the Scourge to Road Safety Police Supt. of Traffic
Drunken Driving! The public reaction to these two words is usually one of disgust or horror, or a shaking of the head, with…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shire Roads Engineer's Report
Mr. A. Brook presented the following report to last meeting of Tallaganda Bhire Council:— Trunk and Main Roads Maintenance…
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