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Railways, roads & transport, 1916

174 stories in South Coast's papers · page 8 of 9

Beware of the Train

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 6

A railway company wanted to run a new line through a certain farmer’s [?], against his wish. One day the farmer was not on[?]sed in…

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Yass -- Braidwood Railway

The Nowra Leader · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 6

There was a ring of earnestness in the discussion of the Municipal Council at its meeting held last Monday night, (says the…

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Early Shorn Wools. "John Bridge," Greasy, 20½d

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 20 September 1916 · page 10

John Bridge & Co. held their second sale of the present season on Tuesday last, the prices realised for the early shorn new clip being most…

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Our Railways. No Longer the Chief Source of Revenue

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 20 September 1916 · page 2

There was a time, and not long ago either, when the returns from our railways used to he the sheet anchor of our treasurers, the chief…

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Berry Road Works

The Nowra Leader · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 6

At the last meeting of Berry Council, Ald. Schofield reported that the cost of tar-paving Far Meadow bridge would run…

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Yass-Canberra to Jervis Bay Railway Conference. Big Meeting of Delegates in Nowra. Inauguration of Decentralisation Scheme

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1916 · page 3

A large gathering of delegates assembled at the School of Arts, Nowra, yesterday, to further the movement for the construction of the…

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For Motorists

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 4

There has been such a stream verbal and writ I en praise rea-aching the agents tor “Nobby Tread” tyres (John McGrath. Ltd.)…

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Aeroplane and Eagle Fights

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 27 September 1916 · page 10

While sailing along on the last part of his flight in the Paris-Madrid aeroplane race, on May 25, 1911, for a £4000 prize given by the "Petit…

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Yass-Canberra to Jervis Bay Railway

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 27 September 1916 · page 1

The conference of delegates representing the Yass Canberra to Jervis Bay Railway and Decentralisation League, with a number of local…

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The Railway Conference. Morning Session. Large Attendance of Delegates

The Nowra Leader · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 1

In the forenoon on Friday last at Nowra Social of Arts there was a large attendance of delegates of the railway leagues, shires and municipal councils, from…

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The Deputation at Captain's Point. Motor Carand Launch Trip

The Nowra Leader · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 1

Quito a string of motor cars -- something over 20 -- left Nowra on Saturday morning with full complements of passengers…

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Railway Conference Banquet

The Nowra Leader · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 4

The delegates, Members of Parliament, and others, were entertained at a sumptuous banquet, provided by the Misses…

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A Unique Railway

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 8

The Turks’ Arabian campaign is being fought by the aid of a railway that is unique. It is a railway without shareholders, for its…

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Torrential Rains. Danger of a Big Flood. Rapid Rising of the River. Bolong Flooded. Over at Numba and Terara. 15 Feet Rise at Nowra Bridge. Farm Lands Under Water. Removing Cattle

The Nowra Leader · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 4

Something of a record in rainfall for the Sholhaven district has occurred during [?] last week, commencing some time last [?] the appended registrations by the…

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Yass-Canberra-Jervis Bay Proposed Railway

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 5

Hon. Austin Chapman has forwarded to us a copy of Mr. Combes, locating engineer, report on the railway, which the Minister used at the…

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The Wool Road Again. Councillors Adversely Criticised

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 7

At Clyde Shire Council meeting on Monday a lengthy communication was received from Mr. C. Blacket advocating the opening up of the old Wool Road via…

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Yass-Canberra-Jervis Bay Pressed Railway

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 1

Austin Chapman has forwarded to us a copy of Mr. Coombes [?]ocating Engineer) report on the railway with the Minister used at the recent deputation at Captain's…

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Government Motor Cars

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 6

The Auditor-General's report dealing with State industrial undertakings, and just published, shows a profit on the item "Motor Garage" of…

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The Road To El-Arish

The Nowra Leader · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 6

The following lines were forwarded by Corporal T. H. Marriott to his father. They were written by a comrade in…

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American Business Capacity. Dodge Brothers Motor Car. Growing Success

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 4

Dodge Brothers, Detroit, are the actual, active superintendents, engineers, managers, owners of the Dodge Brothers Motor Car business…

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