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Railways, roads & transport, 1920

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Faster Train Service

The Nowra Leader · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 7

At the South Coast Conference, held at the instigation of Mr. M'Caffery of Kiama last week, reports the Kiama "Independent'':--…

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The Narrow Road

The Nowra Leader · Friday 2 April 1920 · page 5

One of the features of the new L. G. Act is that it is no longer essential that a new road shall be 66 feet wide. The Act says:…

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First Aeroplane Voyage from England to Australia

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 3 April 1920 · page 1

From Angus and Robertson (per Mr. W. H. Jackson) we have received a booklet entitled "The First Aeroplane Voyage from England to…

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Motor Accident. on the Bulli Pass. Wollongong

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 April 1920 · page 3

While motoring down the Balli Pass with his wife and 8-year-old child, this morning, Mr. Cyril Pearse, who resides at Neutral Bay, met with an accident…

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The Nowra-Orbost Railway

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 3

Mr. E. Brady, the man who is pushing the Nowra-Orbost coastal railway scheme with great energy, gave us a call…

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The East-coast Railway. Becoming a Live Question

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 2

During last week, Mr. E. J. Brady introduced to the far South Coast Capt. Bowman (late 53rd Batt.,) who has undertaken the duty of financial…

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Improved Train Service. Conference at Berry

The Nowra Leader · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 8

A conference of Councils south of Wollongong (convened by the Mayor of Berry) was held in Berry on Wednesday afternoon last week, with the object of…

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Improved Train Service. Conferenec at Berry

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 2

A conference of Councils south of Wollongong (convened by the Mayor of Berry) was held in Berry on Wednesday afternoon last, with the…

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Bolong Road

The Nowra Leader · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

For the delivery of metal on Bolong road, the Mayor at Berry Council meeting on Monday, notified that tenders had been opened and the lowest tender…

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Sad Death at the Cross-Roads

The Nowra Leader · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

A sad death occurred early on Friday morning at the Cross-Roads, Cambewarra, the victim being a man by the name of Joseph Henry Parsons. The…

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Elephants On The Road. Drivers of Vehicles Complain

The Nowra Leader · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 5

Country folk--resident at Meroo, Cambewarra, Bolong, etc.--complain that the circus management should show the…

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Railway Station Should Be Closer To Nowra

The Nowra Leader · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 5

"J.T." wants a strong agitation commenced, whether its taken up by the Press, civic fathers, or the whole populace,…

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Better Railway Facilities

The Nowra Leader · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 3

At Clyde Shire Council meeting on Monday, Cr. Condie reported having attended the conference, convened by the Berry Council, for the purpose of…

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Flat Rock Creek Road

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 5

"Ex-Maintenance Man" desires to state that the people up Barrier way are very grateful to Mayor Bonney and others of the Nowra Council for the…

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Motor Car Fatality

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 2

Bega friends were shocked to hear of the terribly sudden death of Mrs. A. H. Jeffreys, wife of Mr. Jeffreys, manager of the Delegate…

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Bridge over Broughton Creek

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 7

The Mayor of Berry, in response to a largely signed requisition, is calling a public meeting for Monday evening next, at Coolangatta Hall, to take…

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Proposed Bridge Over Broughton Creek. Meeting at Coolangatta

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 30 June 1920 · page 5

A fairly well attended meeting was held at Coolangatta Hall on Monday night to discuss the matter of the erection of a bridge over Broughton…

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The Proposed Bridge Over Broughton Creek

The Nowra Leader · Friday 2 July 1920 · page 1

There was a good attendance of residents concerned re the Back Forest river crossing, attended the Coolangatta Hall on…

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Royal Train. Trolly on Line. Smashed by Pilot Engine

The Nowra Leader · Friday 2 July 1920 · page 2

A sensational incident occurred early just in advance of the Royal train, when on its way to Canberra. The greatest…

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The Rule of the Road

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 1920 · page 1

A new traffic ordinance under the Local Government Act has been gazetted. It provides for the driving of vehicles, their loading, and their…

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