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Railways, roads & transport, 1937

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N.R.M.A. Road Map for Leeton Irrigation Area and Hay District

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 4

The above map appeared in the October issue of "The Open Road," the Official Organ of the National Road and Motorlots Association…

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Wagga-mangoplah Road Deputation to Kyeamba Shire Council Will Meet at Noon To-day Letter From Department

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 4

A meeting of the Kyeamba Shirr Council will take place to-day, and at noon a deputation from the public meeting which was held earlier this…

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Motor Notes Simple Brake Tests

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 4

The inability of many drivers to visualise their speed in terms of the distance it takes to stop their vehicle at various speeds, is a factor in…

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Police Court Tuesday, January 12 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.m.) Breaches of Motor Traffic Regulations

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 1

Ernest J. Whitty was fined 5/, to-gether with 6/- court costs, in default 48 hours, on a charge of failing to return his expired number…

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Regulating Motor Noises

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 8

The work of the British Ministry of Transport's Departmental Committee on Noise in the Operation of Mechanically Propelled Vehicles is important…

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Railway Unions National Conference Held Reduced Working Hours Advocated Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 5

More than 150,000 unionists in the railway, service of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, were represented by 30…

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Competition with Railways Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 3

A fine of £5 was imposed on John Bolger at Central Summons Court to-day for carrying machinery on a motor lorry from Lithgow to Sydney…

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Bone in Neck Fractured Motor Accident Sequel

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 2

MR. Crossley, of Murrami, who had a narrow escape from death when his car got out of control some weeks ago and…

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Police Should Act Test Brakes on Motor Cars

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 2

Running about Leeton there are a few motor cars and trucks, the brakes of which are faulty. It is no uncommon sight to see a motor car…

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Motor to Replace Horses [?] of Mitchell [?] Two Men to Be Dismissed

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 4

After discussing the [?] [?] as carried [?] is the Mitchell Shire, councillors on Friday last, decided [?]…

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Lack Of, Protection Railwaymen at Junee Coroner's Opinion

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 1

The opinion that railway employees were insufficiently protected at Junee was expressed by the district coroner at the adjourned inquest on…

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Albury Road Deputation To Shire Council Conference with Main Roads Officer

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 3

In connection with a public meeting held on Tuesday night to discuss the condition of the Albury Road from Wagga to Holbrook, a…

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Lack of Road Courtesy

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 3

Many motorists who toured in the country during the Christmas arid new year holidays have reported to the National Roads and Motorists'…

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Kyeamba Shire Roads Damaged By Storms Government Grants £2,051

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 13

Kyeamba Shire Council held its first meeting for 1937 yesterday at the Shire Office, Johnston Street. Those present were: Crs. J. M…

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Albury Road Transfer of Control Urged by Deputation To Kyeamba Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 2

Strongly urging the Kyeamba Shire Council to ask the Main Roads Department to declare the Albury-road a State highway, and take over its…

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Railwayman Injured

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 6

During shunting operations at the Narandera railway yards yesterday afternoon, Mr. C. E. White, formerly of Culcairn, had the misfortune to…

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Guide for Motorists

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 6

A comprehensive and useful touring guide to the roads of New South Wales and the main interstate routes has been produced by the Shell Oil…

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Record Motor Dash

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 3

Motoring history was made on December 22, when two young officers of the Royal Australian Air Force, FlightLieutenants E. D. Scott and J. R…

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Motoring Keeping Down Running Costs What Makes Motoring Dearer

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 3

Overdriving, overloading, and sudden braking are the items that increase motor upkeep costs, and it is not generally realised by owner-drivers…

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Railway Deficit Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 5

The annual report of the Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Hartigan) shows that the Railway Department ended the last financial year with a…

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