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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1969

123 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 4 of 7

Same firm... different bridge!

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 July 1969 · page 6

After operating in Monaro Street (close to the Queanbeyan River Bridge) for over 14 years Clive Webber has taken his firm “Bridge Motors” into brand new…

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Road Safety Starts with You Road Safety Hint

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 July 1969 · page 6

If a tyre blows don’t use the brakes Hold the car wheels straight with a firm grip on the…

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President of Road Safety Re-elected

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 July 1969 · page 1

Mr. Bill Green was re-elected president of the Queanbeyan branch Road Safety Council at its 15th annual meeting held at the Yarrowlumla Shire…

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Motor cyclist injured

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 July 1969 · page 2

A Queanbeyan motor cyclist was conveyed by [?] to the district hospital following a…

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Road Safety Publicity President slates Head Office

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 July 1969 · page 9

In his annual report, presented to the 15th annual general meeting of the Queanbeyan branch of the Road Safety Council of NSW on Friday night, the…

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Speeding Motorist Fined $65

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 July 1969 · page 9

A motorist, who, according to police evidence travelled at 78-80 mph on the Federal…

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Road Safety Starts with You Road Safety Hint

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 July 1969 · page 6

[?] signs give important ‘tips’ about the hazards ahead. People who ignore this advice…

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Road route decision a shock

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 July 1969 · page 1

The announcement on Friday that the proposed Tumut-Canberra Road will be constructed via…

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Rain-the enemy on the road

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 July 1969 · page 5

Rain is essential to life, but it is also something which motorists can well-do without, when it interferes with safety on the road, Sir William Hudson,…

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Const road deviation

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 July 1969 · page 1

The Department of Main Roads plans to carry out a detailed investigation in about…

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Tumut Road propaganda exaggerated

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 July 1969 · page 1

Over exaggerated propaganda from sectional interests in the Yass area had influenced the decision that the proposed Tumut-Canberra Road should go through…

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Meeting on Future Road Outlets

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 July 1969 · page 1

Yarrowulmla Shire Council plans to hold discussions with the Department of Interior and…

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Shire matches special $5,000 grant for road construction

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 July 1969 · page 1

Yarrowlumla Shire Council has agreed to match on a dollar-for-dollar basis a special grant of $5,000 from the Minister for Pubic Works towards the…

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Major Road Repairs

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 July 1969 · page 2

Yarrolwumla Shire Council has undertaken major repairs on the crest of Bungendore Hill in an…

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DMR votes Burra Road project

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 July 1969 · page 1

The Department of Main Roads has disapproved further reconstruction work on the Burra Road until such time as Yarrowlumla Shire agrees to eliminate two substandard causeways about two miles off the main road Estimated cost of…

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Forestry subsidy suggested for Rossi Road

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 July 1969 · page 2

It has been suggested that the Forestry Commission be approached with a view to the the provision of a subsidy towards the upkeep of the Rossi Road…

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Uniformity in traffic rules National road code appears the answer

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 5 August 1969 · page 1

“It is hoped one day its have a national road code which will enable all states to have uniformity in road signs and regulations.” This was stated by Mr…

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Motorists Injured

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 August 1969 · page 1

The driver of a car involved in an accident at the intersection of Surveyor Street and…

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Motor Cyclist Injured

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 19 August 1969 · page 1

A Queanbeyan motor cyclist was treated at the District Hospital on Saturday and later allowed…

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Motorist on four charges

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 19 August 1969 · page 1

A Queanbeyan man was to appear in the Queanbeyan Court of Petty Sessions this afternoon…

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