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Railways, roads & transport, 1934

256 stories in South Coast's papers · page 6 of 13

Plea to Motor Cyclists

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1934 · page 4

The Safety .Department of the N.R.M.A. expresses concern at the large number of motor cycles concerned in road accidents. In the…

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Motor Notes

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 25 April 1934 · page 7

This time I propose to tell you of the necessity of having the engine all tuned up and ready to fire the moment the starter-motor turns 'er over…

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Cuttagee Bridge

The Bega District News · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 2

At Mumbulla Shire the Engineer reported that one of the girders in the damaged bridge at Cuttagee had fallen and been washed away [?] the [?]…

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Clyde River Bridge

The Bega District News · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 4

The second conference re the agitation for a bridge over the Clyde River at Bateman’s Bay was held at Moruya on Wednesday night, 18th instant…

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Brocklo’s Bridge and Wallaga Lake

The Bega District News · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 2

In Mumbulla Shire Council Cr Bily asked to what stage the proposed bridge over Brocklo’s C[?]tek, on the Beg-Berinagui road, and Wallaga…

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Mumbulla Shire. Breeze Over Green’s Bridge

The Bega District News · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 6

While icy-cold winds prevailed outside on Monday there was a warm breeze in Mumbulla Shire Council. The Engineer had reported having…

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Motor Notes. Amended British Taxation

The Bega District News · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 6

At long last the British Government has made a wise move for the promotion of export trade by introducing a reduction of the car tax, as…

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CYCLING “Centenary Thousand” Road Race Early Preparations

The South Coast Register · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 4

Owing to the fact that a section of the Victorian Alpine route selected by Dunlop Perdriau for this great national cycle road contest, will…

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Road Transport Conference

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1934 · page 1

The Commissioner of Bond Transport, Mr. S. A. Maddocks, has convened a conference to consider many matters pertaining to motoring safety…

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Road Troubles Analysis

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1934 · page 2

During the month of March, the N.R.M.A. road patrols gave service to 2352 motorists in trouble, a daily average of 75 8 calls. As usual, the…

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Proposed Aerodrome for Nowra

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 2 May 1934 · page 1

The special committee appointed to consider the matter of the purchase of an area of land from Mr. Muller on the Braidwood Road reported that…

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Motor Notes. Road Train Under Trial

The Bega District News · Thursday 3 May 1934 · page 6

At various times reference has been made in these columns to the development of a read train drawn by a compression ignition tractor and intended…

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Proposed Aerodrome Discussion at Nowra Council Meeting Argument for and Against

The Nowra Leader · Friday 4 May 1934 · page 5

At Nowra Council meeting on Monday night the special report of the committee, comprising the Mayor, and Ald. Aldous, Hewlett, Leatheam,…

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Canberra-Jervis Bay Railway

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1934 · page 1

Taking advantage of the presence of the Hon. J. A. Perkins, M.H.R. for Bden-Monaro and Minister for the Interior, in Nowra on Wednesday…

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Open Column. Nowra's Proposed Aerodrome (To The Editor)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 1

Sir,-- With the idea of staying the hand of the Nowra Council I crave space in your paper to make fair and reasonable comment against the…

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When Is a Main Road Not a Main Road ?

The South Coast Register · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 5

That question was answered at last meeting of Berry Council when a correspondent mentioned portion of Prince’s Highway…

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Old Bomaderry Road

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1934 · page 1

At the Berry Council meeting, on Wednesday, a letter was read from Mr. E. Read, secretary Bomaderry Progress Association, asking that…

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Motor Notes. Importance of Car Contests

The Bega District News · Monday 14 May 1934 · page 1

There are not a few motorists who are proud to decided the claims made on behalf of record breaking and motor contains and who allege that such…

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New Buildings, Roads and Footpaths

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 2

At Bega Council the deputy Mayor, Ald. Rosenthall, said it was very pleasing to nots that new buildings were to be erected at Newtown for…

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Motor Notes. Lost Luggage Detector

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 4

An ingenious contrivance which is used by a motorist who often carries suit cases on the luggage grid of his car should appeal to all tourists who…

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