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Railways, roads & transport, 1931

322 stories in South Coast's papers · page 8 of 17

Road to Coast

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1931 · page 3

It is understood that a preliminary surrey and report will be prepared in regard to the proposed road to provide Goulburn with a direct route to…

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The Motor World

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1931 · page 1

While the State Government still shows no sign of action to protect motorists from unscrupulous petrol dealers and their adulterated petrol,…

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The Motorist Pays

The Bega District News · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 2

An interesting and little thought of aspect of the incidence of the 7½d Federal petrol tax is the fact that the owners of all the motor ears and motor…

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Motor Accident at Meroo Bridge

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 4

At the Wollongong District Court, last week, George Charles Rands proceeded against James Williams, claiming £30 damages arising out of a…

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At Gundagai Bridge

The Bega District News · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 6

“I heard you had a fall from your horse at Gundagai the other day, Pat; how did that come about?” “Shure, Oi’d been down to Mrs…

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Associations and Motorists’ Welfare

The Bega District News · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 4

There are some Australian motorists who, it would seem, do not quite appreciate the excellent work which the various motoring associations are doing…

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Motor Notes. Flooring Felt and Car Draughts

The Bega District News · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 4

A piece-of flooring felt which has become worn and discolored for continued household use can be turned to good account by the handy motorist. Most of…

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Reduced Motor Tax for Primary Producers

The Bega District News · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 6

A sensible proposition is embodied in the West Australian Amending Traffic Act, which is now before the Legislative Assembly. The Act proposes to…

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The Motor World

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1931 · page 3

An early restoration of the parks (net have been closed to the public during the progress of the city railway construction work is urged by…

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An Old Bush Road

The Bega District News · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 5

Dear old road, wheel-worn and broken, Winding thro’ the forest green, Barred with shadow and with sunshine, Misty vistas drawn between…

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Motor Notes. The Valves and their Vagaries

The Bega District News · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 4

It would be hard to over emphasise how great an Influence the good working of the valves has on general engine efficiency. Some of the factors which…

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Bicycle Road Race

The Nowra Leader · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 4

The following are the handicaps declared by Mr. J. D. Weigand, for tomorrow's cycle race of the Nowra Bicycle Club:--V. Jones. scr.: H. [?]…

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Lighting Nowra Bridge

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 1

At the Berry Council meeting. Wednesday, a letter was read for the Town Clerk, Nowra, stating that it was considered futile to ask…

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Women's Motor Tour

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 2

Imbued with a spirit of adventure and a desire to see their own country, Mrs. Wilma Cummins and her sister, Mrs. Jessie Holman, of…

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Motor Trade Slump

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 3

The motor trade is experiencing something more than a bad time. Not only has the sale of new cars dwindled enormously, but the trade is suffering…

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The Motor World

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. reports that the South Australian and West Australian. Governments have decided to amend the law to enable motorists to…

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Transport Bill & Private Motor Cars

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 3

Just how far the new Transport Bill will affect the owners of private motor cars was discussed at a meeting of the N.R.M,A. board of…

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Zone System For Railway Freights

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 1

The Minister for Education (Mr. Davies) has been actively associated with the effort to secure the introduction of a zone system of railway…

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Motor Cyclist Injured Smash Near Berry

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 2

On Saturday morning Mr. T. Facer, brother of Mr. G. Facer, tobacconist, of Nowra, met with a serious accident at the Broughton Creek…

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Motor Smash Rev. Fr. Cannon Injured

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 17 June 1931 · page 7

Owing to his car getting out of control, Rev. Father Cannon met with a serious accident, in Prince's Highway, Milton, on Saturday evening…

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