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Railways, roads & transport, 1926

305 stories in South Coast's papers · page 3 of 16

ROADS v. Railways. South (Oast Scenery Best in World

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 1

Rev. R. C. Sands, for some time Stationed at Eden, but now in New Zealand. writing to the "Magnet." says:—…

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Motor Garages and Qualified Mechanics

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 4

At a mooting of Billinudgel branch of the P.P. Union, Mr. J. A. Walker expressed the opinion that every motor garage should have on its staff…

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Falls Creek Road Reconstruction

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 5

At the Clyde Shire Council meeting; on Monday, in connection with an application to the Main Roads Board for an additional grant, a…

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Motor Car Accident

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 7

On Sunday afternoon, about 6 p.m., a motor car driven by Mrs. C. Wiley, and another car driven by Mr. Bruce Hyam, came into collision in front of…

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Lantana on Public Roads

The South Coast Register · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 10

The Gerringong Council are going to eradicate [?] from the roads within their municipal boundary— some day when funds permit…

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The Train Service. Filthy And Dirty Carriages

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 3

At the meeting of the Nowra Parents' and Citizens! Association, held at the School of Arts on Tuesday evening, the Rev. E. Terrey…

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Motor Car Collision in Nowra. Occupants Of One Injured

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 7

On Sunday afternoon last two motor cars came into collision at Dr. Redway's corner, Bridge Road resulting in injury to Mrs. Wiley and Miss…

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Motor Car Smash

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 2

On Friday morning last the motor cars--driven by the owners--of Constable Bainbridge of Berry, and Mr. J. Heinrich, of Yalwal, were travelling…

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Motor Accidents At Nowra

The South Coast Register · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 10

Nowra has had a full share of motor smashes in the past week. Mr. A. Banibrigge, of Berry, with several passengers in his ear, at the latter end…

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N.s.w. Government Railways

The South Coast Register · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 9

The Railway Department announces that cheap excursion tickets will be issued to enable country resident; to visit the city for Anzac Day…

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Disgraceful Train Accommodation. South Coast Link the Cinderella of the Service. Better Conditions to Be Asked For

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Now in Parents' and Citizens' Association on Monday night. Rev. Mr. Terry brought forward a matter that he…

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Died in Train

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 21 April 1926 · page 4

On Friday afternoon, upon the arrival of the 3 train from Nowra, a man named Reuben Solomon was found dead in one of the carriages…

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The World’s Motor Vehicles

The Bega District News · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 3

There are 3,273,584 more cars in use throughout the world than, there were a year ago. Figures compiled show that on January 1 this year…

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Man Dead in Train

The South Coast Register · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 10

On Friday last a man named Reuben Solomon left Nowra by the midday train for Sydney, but was taken ill at Berry. He was found by some…

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Nearly Run Down By Train

The Nowra Leader · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 1

Three permanent-way employees, had a narrow escape from death near Jasper's brush, between Nowra and Barry on Monday…

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From Our Contemporaries Horse Attacks Motor Cars

The South Coast Register · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 13

It is not often that a horse makes an attack upon a car, but this, according to reports, is what happened recently in the Plainby district near…

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Current Topics. Tathra Road Vote

The Bega District News · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 2

There have been for some, time disquieting rumors that the £28,000 voted for the re-conditioning of the Bega-Tathra road will never be spent…

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Motoring Notes Prudent Purchasing

The Bega District News · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 4

To buy wisely is half the battle, and the man or woma who is in the happy position of having finances enough to warrant the purchase…

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Motor Notes Hit and Tips for Owner Drivers. to Find Firing Order of Engine

The Bega District News · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 4

Many of the present-day cars come with the filing order stamped on the engine block. Here is a method of finding this out when it is not…

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Visit of Victorian Railway Committee

The Bega District News · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 2

The Victorian standing committee on railways came to Eden on Monday, via- Orbost, and through the influence of Messrs. Balmain and…

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