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Railways, roads & transport, 1916

174 stories in South Coast's papers · page 1 of 9

Aeroplane for the Soldiers

The Nowra Leader · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 2

A member of the Commercial Travellers' Association handed as his circular letter from the Head Association of N.S.W., concerning the above subject from which…

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RELIABLE and Economical Motoring

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 3

Just a few years ago a motor car was considered a luxury and the farmer that could afford one was looked upon as being very wealthy, But now-a-days a…

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On the Bridge of the Years

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 1

Considering the extreme likehood that, the war may blow itself out within the next 12 months, the bridge between 1915 and 1916 seems a good…

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Country Motoring

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 3

As the proof of a pudding is in the eating, so the proof of a motor car is in the service and satisfaction it gives. Our readers will not be surprised to learn…

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Wool Travelling Discontinued. John Bridge and Company Limited. Avoiding Useless Expenditure

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 2

The firm of John Bridge & Co. Ltd., have foreseen that the ever increasing taxation, and cost of labor and material, will inevitably result in…

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Railway Extension League, Southern to South Coast Lines. (To the Editor)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 7

Sir,—As you are aware, for some time past the need of a railway to connect the Southern and South Coast Railway Systems has been voiced,…

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Those Motor Lorry Chains ! Do They Damage the Mountain Roads ?

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 4

At the Shire Council meeting on Thursday, Cr. Watson said at last meeting the President complained of the damage done by chains on…

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Sheep and Lamb Sales. "John Bridge" Record. Average of 19s 9d

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 3

John Bridge & Co. state that there has lately been decided activity in the market for store sheep, the recent fine rains probably being the reason…

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The Motor Lorry Chains. Damage Mountain Roads

The Nowra Leader · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 6

At Cambewarra Shire meeting last week Cr. Watson said that at the previous meeting the President complained of the damage done by chains on the motor lorry…

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Motor Cycle and Sulky. (Before Mr. A. Gates P.m.) Claim for Damages. Plaintiff Non-suited

The Nowra Leader · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 1

At Nowra Police Court on Tuesday Frederick William Braitling sued Mert Pepper for the sum of [?]1210 for damage to his motor cycle and side side-car alleged…

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Motor Bus for Nowra

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 1

In order that the travelling public may have at their disposal the latest and most up-to-date means of transit, and with a desire to keep abreast of…

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Australian Motor Requirements. Dodge Brothers Car Specially Adapted to Colonial Needs

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 5

The advent of Dodge Brothers new car in the Australian marked has been welcomed by many interested in the introduction of a…

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Railway Extension. Preparing Evidence for Public Works Committee. Jervis Bay Prospects

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 1

In response to a requisition to the Mayor, a well-attended meeting was held at the School of Arts, Nowra, on Monday night, to take steps to arrange…

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Orbost Railway

The Twofold Bay Magnet : and South Coast and Southern Monaro Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 1

"The Australasian" in speaking of the railway extension to Orbost says:--For the first time a passenger…

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Main South Coast Road. (To the Editor)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 1

Sir,--I was pleased to note that Nowia councillors--as a result of a communication fromthe authorities, contemplate improvements to the Main South Coast Road…

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Jervis Bay Railway

The Nowra Leader · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 3

The local railway league are carrying out all necessary preliminary arrangements, in the way of obtaining local evidence to…

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Dodge Brothers Motor Car. Opportunity for Inspection

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 3

Arrangements have been made for a visit to this district during the course of the next few days of Mr. C.H. Kloster, the…

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Dodge Bros.' Motor Car. Opportunity for Inspection

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 5

Arrangements, have been made for a visit to this district, during the course of the next few days, of Mr. C. H. Kloster, the representative of Messrs. Dalgetty & Go., Ltd.,…

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Dodge Brothers Motor Car. Opportunity for Inspector

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 2

Arrangements have been made for a visit to this district during the course of the next few days of Mr. C. J. Kloster, the…

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Australian Motor Requirements. Dodge Brothers Car Specially Adapted to Colonial Needs

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 5

The advent of Dodge Brothers new car in the Australian market has been welcomed by many interested in the introduction of a…

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