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Railways, roads & transport, 1926

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Victorian Railway Sensation Detective’s Amazing Report

The Bega District News · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 6

From Bendigo late on Thursday afternoon, Mr W. Casbolt, - special inquiry officer of the Railway Department, returned with one of the…

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A Lucky Omen. Scramble For A Jazz Garter At Albion Park Railway Station

The Nowra Leader · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 1

When a bride throws wide Her pretty garter blue, Within the year you'll be a bride. If it is caught by you…

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Serious Motor Cycle Crash Two Young Men Injured

The South Coast Register · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 1

JUST a matter of seconds and the two motor cycle riders were sent to the ground. THE VIOLENCE of the impact rendered young Fred. C. Parrish unconscious, and he will lies critically ill…

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Motor Cycle Accident

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 3

A had accident occurred late to on Monday afternoon, about dusk, when two young men were returning to their work—Mr. Bissett from his…

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The Victorian Railway Visit

The Bega District News · Monday 3 May 1926 · page 2

The visit of the Victorian railway officials to this district last week is a further evidence that the aut[?]orities in the sister State are alive…

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Asla Crossed by Motor THRILLING 8500 Mile Dash Where Much Depended Upon Zam-buk

The Bega District News · Monday 3 May 1926 · page 4

Amongst other notable personalities, who continue to publicly endorse Zam-Buk, is Major F. Forbes-Leith, leader of the expedition that…

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Washaway At Nowra Bridge

The Nowra Leader · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 4

A leaking pipe at the approach of tho southern side has been responsible for a large washaway. The vibration caused the pipe connection to…

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Road Matters. Ratepayers Meet at Bomaderry

The Nowra Leader · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 6

On Tuesday evening last a very representative gathering of ratepayers attended Kelly's Hall, Bomaderry, to discuss many questions of vital…

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Dangerous Car Drivers. Imagine They Have All Rights to the Roads

The Nowra Leader · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 8

A Nowra man, who goes so far as to say that the Government should never have allowed manufacture or importation of motor cars because of danger to life…

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Another Motor Cyle Smash At Kiama

The South Coast Register · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 1

AS the result of a collision [?] match cycle and a push bike, Sidney Smith, a north Kiama, is long in the Kiama Hospital in a [?] condition, and his arm broken in two places…

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Bomaderry. Main Road Improvements

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 1

A large and representative gathering was held at Kelly's Hall, Bomaderry, on Tuesday night, to take steps to urge upon the authorities that…

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Bega-Tathra Road

The Bega District News · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 2

Mr H.J. Bate M.L.A. writes “My attention has been drawn to a leading article [?] your paper of the 26th April in which yon stated tha[?]…

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Bridge Road Enclosure. Proposal to Abolish Small Park

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 12 May 1926 · page 3

At the Nowra Council meeting, on Monday night, Ald. Bennett moved that the enclosure at the junction of Bridge Road and North-street be…

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Hampden Bridge Store Changes Hands

The South Coast Register · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 3

Mr. J. Trimble has sold out his store at Hampden Bridge to Mr. W. Bills, who took possession on Saturday…

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Motor Ambulance for District

The South Coast Register · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 2

Now that the Ambulance Control Board, Sydney, which administers the Ambulance Act; has decided that the Illawarra Ambulance District…

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Main Roads Board. Commended by Shires

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1926 · page 4

The first year's work of the Main Roads Board is reviewed in the annual report of the Shire's Association, prepared for the conference of that body…

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Motor Notes HUDSON & Essex Expansion.— Present Models Continued

The Bega District News · Monday 17 May 1926 · page 4

Latest figures from the Hudson Factory indicate still further advances in production figures, and each succeeding month seems to…

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Clyde Shire Portion Op Main Road. Over £7400 Wanted to Complete the Work

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 19 May 1926 · page 6

At the Clyde Shire Council meeting, on Monday, the Engineer, submitted report regarding the completion of the first section of the road at…

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Main Roads Board To The Rescue Broughten Creek Bridge

The South Coast Register · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 1

Amidst the eternal discussions on the proposed sanitary site, the Gerringong Council managed lo give a little attention to Broughton Creek…

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Clyde Shire and the Road Construction

The Nowra Leader · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 1

The Engineer reported to the meeting of ClydeShire Council on Monday that in regard to the first section of the construction work on the Prince's…

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