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Railways, roads & transport, 1934

256 stories in South Coast's papers · page 5 of 13

Motor Notes

The South Coast Register · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 5

The early departure from Adelaide of the Brush motor road train for Central Australia probably marks the inception of a new era of motor,…

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The Right of Road

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 7 April 1934 · page 3

[?] claims for damage [?] Court, the P. M. [?] said it had been held that [?] parties to…

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Australia Leads the World with First Luminous Tube Sign to Operate on Direct Current. Huge Gomtycar Tyre Sign at Sydney Harbor Bridge Fifty Times More Brilliant, Through New Development

The Bega District News · Monday 9 April 1934 · page 4

Since, the Sydney Harbor bridge was first opened, motorists driving to the city have become familiar with the big Neon sign for Goodyear Tyres…

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Motor Notes. Latest Models

The Bega District News · Monday 9 April 1934 · page 4

The outstanding innovations of the year have been independent front-wheel springing, increased engine efficiency, and the development of…

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Motor Notes

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 1

In the preceding article of last week I explained the necessity of keeping battery terminals clean and tight and all wires, etc., in good…

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Current Topics. Cuttagee Bridge

The Bega District News · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 2

Although three months have elapsed since Cuttagee bridge was damaged by flood, so far no definite move has been made to erect a new structure or…

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Motor Notes. Carbon Formation

The Bega District News · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 5

No matter how efficient is engine-design, deposits of carbon will invariably form in the combustion chambers of the cylinders. That is a…

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Damaging Roads Power of Councils

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 8

At Clyde Shire Council meeting on Monday last, when the matter of damaging roads was under discussion the Clerk, Mr. W. G. Lackersteen,…

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Worst Road in Municipality Grant to be Asked For

The South Coast Register · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 5

The Berry Council received a petition on Wednesday from residents of Far Meadow and several Berry business people, asking that the…

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Anzac Day Railway Excursions

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 5
Also in The South Coast Register

Attention is drawn to the official announcement that special excursion tickets will be issued from and to Sydney and other stations within the…

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Autumn School Vacation May 11—28 Railway Excursions

The South Coast Register · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 5

Public schools will close for the autumn vacation on May 10, and, so that teachers and parents may make their holiday arrangements well in…

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Railway Excursions Anzac Day

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1934 · page 2

Attention is drawn to 'the official announcement that special excursion tickets will be issued from and to Sydney and other stations within the…

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Motor Notes. Strains on Steep Hills

The Bega District News · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 4

It is always best to avoid as far as possible stopping and re-starting the car on a steep gradient. Even when low gear is used as starting (and only…

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Municipal Aerodrome Mooted for Gerringong

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Gerringong Council, a letter was received from the Commonwealth Defence Department sending particulars of…

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For Country Motorists

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. has decided to establish 14 new district depots in the country districts. This means that the Association will shortly be in a…

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From Calcutta to London by Motor Car. (By courtesy of Exide Batteries Ltd.)

The Bega District News · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 4

An interesting visitor to our London office recently, was Mr Nicholas Boorin, who has driven a Chrysler Plymouth sports roadster, fitted with…

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Motor Notes. Garage Door Stope

The Bega District News · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 4

A very helpful fitting; especially in wet weather, when one does not wish to fiddle with bolts or wedges, is a simple and easily worked stop which…

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Autumn School Vacation. Railway Excursions

The Bega District News · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 5

Public schools will dose for the [?] vacation on May 10, and. so that teachers and parents may make their [?] well: in advance the Railway…

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Motor Cycle Burnt

The South Coast Register · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 3

A motor cycle ridden by a young man caught fire near Omega station last Saturday morning. When the cycle burst into flatties the rider [?]…

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