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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1972

91 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 5 of 5

Motor cyclist is fined $150

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 December 1972 · page 6

A nineteen-year-old motor cyclist was fined a total of $150 and was disqualified from riding for four months by Mr. Leo, S.M., in…

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Lawrie wins road race

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 12 December 1972 · page 23

Front marker Jeff Lawrie won the 10 mile handicap road race conducted by Queanbeyan leagues’ Cycle…

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Overhead lights at Uriarra Road crossing

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 12 December 1972 · page 8

An overhead illuminated symbol sign is to be installed at the pedestrian crossing recently provided in Uriarra Road, Queanbeyan…

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Plea for road safety

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 December 1972 · page 7

Queanbeyan High School parents’ and Citizens’ Association president, Mr. G. R. Upton, has asked that…

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Whan Promises Action on Road

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 December 1972 · page 1

Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Mr. Bob Whan, said today in an exclusive interview with the “Queanbeyan Age” that the upgrading of the road between Queanbeyan and Canberra would be given his immediate attention…

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Five Motorists Fined $630 for Drink - Driving

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 December 1972 · page 8

Five motorists, one of whom was appearing for the second time, were fined a total of $630 by Mr. Leo, S.M., in Queanbeyan Court of Petty Sessions on drink-driving charges. Roma Constance. 22…

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Bridge Subsidy

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 19 December 1972 · page 14

Construction of a new bridge over Halfway Creek on the Bungendore - Captain’s Flat Road is being…

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Road Accidents

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 19 December 1972 · page 13

From midday on Friday until midday today. Queanbeyan police have received reports of 10 minor…

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Hot conditions difficult for road riders

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 19 December 1972 · page 21

Hot, windy conditions made it difficult for riders in Queanbeyan Leagues’ Cycle Club 10-mile handicap road race on the Burra Road on…

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Use goodwill on the roads

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 21 December 1972 · page 15

Christmas is the time of fellowship and goodwill towards all men. As motor vehicles are an essential…

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Drink-driving Charges Four Motorists Are Fined $640

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 21 December 1972 · page 5

Four motorists, including a second offender, were fined a total of $640 by Mr. Leo, S.M., in Queanbeyan Court of Petty Sessions on drink-driving charges. Francis Henry Luke, 25,…

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