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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1974

241 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 7 of 13

Early Start on Bridge Approaches

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 July 1974 · page 4

Work is expected to start soon on roadworks forming the approaches to the new Queen’s Bridge under construction over Queanbeyan River. First part of the project…

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Cowra road race Queanbeyan Riders Again Well Placed

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 July 1974 · page 12

In another top class performance, Queanbeyan cyclists were well placed in the “Brian McFarland Memorial” race at Cowra last Saturday. Weather conditions…

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Dermid McDermott talks on Brickworks, roads, railways and land

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 15 July 1974 · page 10

Labor candidate in the Goulburn by-election, Dermid McDermott, wants a State Government brickworks at Captain’s Flat and would like to see…

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Road Fine Plan

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 15 July 1974 · page 12

Revenue from traffic fines should be used to help stabilise third party insurance premiums,…

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Letchworth Site Possible As Railway Goods Yard

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 17 July 1974 · page 1

The possibility of establishing a railway freight handling complex near Letchworth, south of Queanbeyan, is being investigated by NSW transport authorities…

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Man Dead Run over by road roller

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 July 1974 · page 1

A man run over by a road roller on a Queanbeyan construction job on Wednesday…

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Memorial road race Car Smash Puts Victorians Out

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 July 1974 · page 20

Two fop Victorian cyclists, both entrants in the "John Phillips Memorial" road race tomorrow, have been injured in a car smash at Geelong in Victoria. Colorful…

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“ John Phillips Memorial Background John Phillips Memorial Road Race Story Began in 1934

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 July 1974 · page 10

The John Phillips Memorial Road Race honours a great cyclist and citizen. The John Phillips story began in 1934 and…

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Bridge Report

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 24 July 1974 · page 8

The acting Minister for Transport in NSW, Mr. F. M. Hewitt, officially confirmed…

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Second Road to Coast Via ’Flat

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 29 July 1974 · page 3

Government suggestions that a direct road link between Canberra and Braidwood be constructed to…

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New law for motorists From Friday, August 2nd, the Stop sign means more than just ‘stop.’ It also means give way in all directions

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 29 July 1974 · page 13

An important change to STOP sign regulations will come into effect on Friday,…

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Shires and Coast Road Submission

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 31 July 1974 · page 3

The South Eastern Regional Advisory Council is preparing a submission for upgrading the…

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Deputy Mayor Claims Damages From Council Road blamed for loss of vehicle

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 31 July 1974 · page 3

The Deputy Mayor of Queanbeyan, Ald. Ernie Beaver, has made a claim against…

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Road Riders Had a Busy Weekend Cycling

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 August 1974 · page 13

Queanbeyan professional cyclists competed in two 40 mile events last weekend…

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What Jones Said to Whan on the Roads

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 5 August 1974 · page 12

Money for rural roads had been squandered on the rich friends of the Country Party, the Federal Transport Minister, Mr. Jones…

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Letters to the Editor Bungendore Hill Road Breakdown

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 5 August 1974 · page 2

Sir, — I believe the time has come for the reopening and reconstruction of the original road over Bungendore Hill because it is only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs on the present road…

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Government Loss Means Motorist Will Pay

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 5 August 1974 · page 11

Increases in charges for third party insurance on vehicles are being imposed to cover losses suffered by the Government Insurance…

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Tourist road application

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 7 August 1974 · page 9

The City Council has submitted an application to the Department of Main Roads for the…

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Beat Snow and Icy Roads to Win Flying

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 7 August 1974 · page 20

Aged Bombala galloper Moon Again proved himself one of the most versatile horses in the Southern Districts by winning the Flying Handicap over 1000 metres at Queanbeyan on Monday…

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Letters to the Editor Coast Roads and Traffic Problem

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 7 August 1974 · page 2

Sir, — I would like to make some suggestions concerning an alternative road to the south coast and the new traffic laws concerning “stop” signs. I agree with Mr. C…

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