Road Safety Campaign
"Announcement by the Premier (Mr. Cahill that the Government to making provision for the appointment of additional police road patrols for the…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1954
241 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 8 of 13
Shire Plea on Road to Coast
At Yarrowlumla Shire Council’s meeting on Monday Cr. P. H. Hardy drew attention to a, report that £500,000 was…
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The Public Works Department is very concerned about the position of Commonwealth Aid road programs in Yarrowlumla Shire,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Commerce Chember on Road to Coast Strong Case to Prime Minister for Federal Aid
A strong case for Commonwealth assistance to construct a highway from Canberra to the coast has been submitted to the Prime Minister by Queanbeyan…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hints to Motorists
The N.R.M.A. engineers supply the following hints for motorists: The ignition coils fitted to some modern motor cars are mounted on…
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During the war the N.E.S. organisation, centred on Local Government volunteered—to assist the Government in protection of life and limb. Appa[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Traffic Superintendent oh Rising Accident Toll Action Urged to Combat Senseless Road Slaughter
Recent road accidents in this and nearby districts give special significance to an article written by the Superintendent of Traffic (Mr. H. E. Snowden). In a covering letter to the Editor, Mr. Snowden says his…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Board Critical of Railway Rabbits
Further criticism of rabbit infestation on the railway line hear Bungendore was voiced at last meeting of Braidwood Pastures…
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The Shire Engineer, Mr. J. Brand, presented the following comprehensive report to last meeting of the Council:— Trunk and Main Roads Maintenance…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coach Driver Pardoned for Road Breach
Coach driver, Thomas Lindsay Lindbeck, 27, of Queanbeyan, pleaded guilty to negligent driving in Canberra Avenue on June…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Two Men Hurt Seriously When Car Left Road
Two men were admitted to the Queanbeyan District Hospital in a serious condition following an accident near Buttleâs Creek…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →West Qbn Progress Association Meeting Road Safety Aid Sought on Stray Stock Menace
West Queanbeyan Progress and Citizens’ Association will appeal to the Road Safety Council for support in its efforts to have the straying stock menace in the Uriarra Road area eliminated…
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Queanbeyan branch of the Road Safety Council will hold a meeting at the Intermediate High School this Friday, at 7.30 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sidelights on the Shaky Isles Nz Railways and Roads Are Narrow 7lb. Fish Tiddlers
The party of NSW country pressmen who recently visited New Zealand saw many interesting sidelights on life in the Shaky Isles. A member of the party tells about some of them here…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Road to the Coast Strong Case to Prime Minister for Federal Aid
A strong case for Commonwealth financial assistance to construct a highway from Canberra to the coast has been submitted to the Prune…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Safe Motoring
Drivers of motor vehicles can set an example to other drivers by courtesy and unselfishness in their driving. By giving way to pedestrians,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Today’s Motor Hint Check the High Tension Lead
The ignition coils fitted to some modern motor cars are mounted on the dash under the bonnet. Rubber-mounted engines oscillate excessively…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Abuse of Motor Vehicles
The N.R.M.A. engineers warn motorists not to race the engine, whether it is hot or cold. Nothing is achieved, but mechanical damage and excess…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Road Safety Booklet
Because of the huge demand a children's road safety colouring competition booklet produced by the Commonwealth Oil Refineries Ltd.,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Shire Engineer Reports on Roads
Reporting to Yarrowlumla Shire Council on road and grant works at Councils meeting yesterday the Shire Engineer (Mr .J .M .Firth)…
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