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Railways, roads & transport, 1930

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Big Railway Job

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 4

Mr. C. G. Goode, has been, appointed Metropolitan Area Commissioner of the Government Railways He succeeds Mr Hodgson, retired. Mr. Goode has…

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Careless Motor Drivers

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 4

The carelessness shown by some motor drivers in the main streets of Wagga is remarkable. It is a frequent occurrence to see car drivers…

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Inland Transport "Oil-ships of the Desert" Camels and Donkeys Assist Motorists

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 5

In the Northern Territory and Central Australia, it is a famlilar sight to see strings of camels transporting supplies to the lone dwellers of the…

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Motor Cycle Notes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 5

Our local speed cracks (or cranks, just as you please) are determined to prove that Penrith speedsters are not the fastest or gamest in this…

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Wagga Council Noisy Motors Police Asked to Act

The Daily Express · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 2

The first regular meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council or the New Year was held last night. The Mayor, Ald. Collins, presided,…

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Remarkable Motor Tragedy. Scientist’s Advice to Motorists

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 2

Recently a road tragedy In England resulted in a famous scientist giving advice to motorists which will be of as much interest to car owners in…

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Motoring Notes "Toe In" and Camber

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 4

A setting which must be checked periodically is that of the "toe in" of the front wheels, a term which la most easily defined by explaining…

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Aerodrome at Holbrook Suitable Site Available [?]

The Daily Express · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 4

A visit to Holbrook was recently paid by Captain Les. Holden in the air liner, "Canberra," who discovered Kingsford Smith and party when…

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Tumbarumba Train Service

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 4

The residents of towns along the line and settlers between Wagga and Tumbarumba will be interested to learn that the goods train service is to…

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Berembed Weir Not Suitable for Bridge

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 3

In a letter written last month to Mr. J. H. Hardie, district engineer of the Public Works Department, stationed at Cootamundra, Mr. A. H. Gilchrist,…

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Birth in a Train SYDNEY,Friday

The Daily Express · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 1

While the third division of the Melbourne express was between Murrumburrah and Yass this morn- ing, a woman passenger in a…

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Railway Charges Compared with Motor Transport Victorian Railways Seek Business

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 6

A letter was received from Mr. H. W. Clapp, chairman of the Victorian Railways Commissioners, at a meeting of the Albury Municipal Council,…

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First Motor Car Model of 1879

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 2

"How much am I offered for this 1879 Solden model!" How humorous this would sound if it were announced by an auctioneer at one of our…

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Motor Car Industry Unsatisfactory Condition in Great Britain London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 1

The motor our industry in Great Britain is not in as satisfactory a condition as could be desired. Conditions operating since before Christmas have…

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Motor Car Fatality Resident of the Rock Killed at Tumut

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 4

Word was received at The Rock late on Thursday night of a motor car accident at Humut, in which Thane Scott, of The Rock, lost his life. He was the…

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Motoring Notes Changing Oil

The Daily Express · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 5

To begin with, there are far too many car owners who regard oil as a necessary evil. Lubrication to them is an item of secondary…

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Victorian Railway Campaign Contracts Sought

The Daily Express · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 6

The rail v. motor controversy provoked some interesting statements at the Albury Municipal Council's meeting on Wednesday night…

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Run Over by Train Woman Shockingly Injured Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 6

Run over by a train at Newtown to-night a woman was killed instantly, her body being mangled beyond recognition. Her head, arms and legs were…

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