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Railways, roads & transport, 1933

286 stories in South Coast's papers · page 8 of 15

Fox Skins Carried by Railways Department's Advice to

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1933 · page 1

"The Secretary for Railways states that large quantities of f ox skins are being consigned "from various parts of the State, and it is desired that…

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The Motor World

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1933 · page 1

The N.R.M.A. is making a big effort to persuade the Federal Government to provide for a substantial reduction in the customs and excise…

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Motor Notes. Finding Controls by Instinct

The Bega District News · Thursday 27 July 1933 · page 6

One of the first things that recruits in musketry training are taught is to load and unload their rifles without taking their eyes off the target. A…

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The Quick and the Dead. Safety Hints for Motorists

The Bega District News · Thursday 27 July 1933 · page 6

In New South Wales one person is killed and twenty injured every day through motor accidents. This is a heavy toll to pay for our worship of…

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Avoiding Payment of Train Fare

The Nowra Leader · Friday 28 July 1933 · page 2

John Younger was charged with travelling on the railway from Wollongong to Bomaderry without paying his fare. The inspector stated that…

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Soliciting Custom on the Railway Premises

The Nowra Leader · Friday 28 July 1933 · page 6

At Nowra Police Court on Friday, last, Kenneth Haigh, Herbert G. Smith, and William Bainbrigge appeared charged with soliciting custom…

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Police Court Friday. July 21. (Before Mr. Sheridan, S.m.) Motor Breaches

The Nowra Leader · Friday 28 July 1933 · page 2

William Wallace pleaded guilty to falling to return expired motor license and was fined 26 and 56 costs. Similar penalties were imposed against…

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Motor Notes Faulty Windscreen Wiper Rubber

The South Coast Register · Friday 28 July 1933 · page 6

The rubbed edge of the windscreen wiper must not be allowed to become perished or distorted, for it will then refuse to work…

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The Motor World

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 2 August 1933 · page 7

Satisfaction is expressed by the N.R.M.A. that the authorities are making an effort to improve visibility and the flow of traffic at Sydney…

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"Skied" on His Motor Cycle Accident at Barnes' Corner

The Nowra Leader · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 2

There are several spots in and out of the town which are regarded as veritable death-traps, some of which could be avoided if the powers that be…

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Motor Notes. Removing a Stubborn Nut

The Bega District News · Monday 7 August 1933 · page 4

Sometimes it is difficult, to remove a rusted nut from one end of a bolt because of the trouble of holding the bolt from turning when the wrench is…

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Motor Notes. Lost Compression and Second-hand Engines

The Bega District News · Thursday 10 August 1933 · page 3

One of the first investigations which should be made when the purchase of second-hand ear is contemplated is to make sure that the cylinders are…

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Special Train Excursions an Additional Series

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1933 · page 1

Residents of all parts of the State are again to enjoy the advantage of the extension of excursion facilities which the Commissioner for Railways…

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Railway Canberra to Jervis Bay

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 16 August 1933 · page 7

At the South Coast electoral conference, at the Nowra School of Arts, on Friday afternoon, Mr. H. Rauch (Nowra branch) moved: "That…

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Friction Tapo a Good Friend of Motorists

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 August 1933 · page 3

Of the many is simple supplies which might well be earned at all times in the car a roll of friction tape is one of the most serviceable. It can be applied…

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Motor Notes. Danger of Petrol for Engine Cleaning

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 August 1933 · page 3

Owners who take a pride in the upkeep of their vehicles wisely keep the outside of the engine dean and free from accumulations of oil and dirt,…

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Special Railway Excursions. An Additional Series

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 August 1933 · page 6

Residents of all parts of the State arc again to enjoy, the advantage of the extension of excursion facilities which the Commissioner for Railways…

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Mountain Road

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1933 · page 1

Messrs Jacob Britten, H. Wiles, Geo. Alcock and R. E. Johnson formed a deputation from the Candelo Citizens' League and District…

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Road Races Nowra Included

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 August 1933 · page 7

Bicycles--thousands of them ! If blessed with magic powers to see all over the State of New South Wales to-day, one would see hundreds and…

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Canberra to Jervis Bay Railway

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 August 1933 · page 5

At the South Coast electoral conference, at the Nowra School of Arts, on Friday afternoon, Mr. H. Rauch (Nowra branch) moved: "That…

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