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Railways, roads & transport, 1936

286 stories in South Coast's papers · page 3 of 15

Railway Excursions

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 8

During the last week in February, Excursion trains will be run from and to the Country. Every station in the State will have at least one…

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Motor Mishaps

The Nowra Leader · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 1

There was a most unusual run of motor accidents locally over the week-end That which occurred on Nowra Bridge on Saturday forenoon was…

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Footway Across Nowra Bridge

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 4

On Wednesday last, a deputation from Nowra Council, consisting of Dr. Ryan (Mayor), Aid. Stewart, and Mr. Batt (Town Clerk), waited on…

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Shire Road Work

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 3

The appended report from the ganger (H. Sharman) was read at Cambewarra Shire Council meeting on Tuesday of last week:—…

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Motor Notes. Tales of the Instrument Panel

The Bega District News · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 3

It is not without significance [?] one of the [?] alteration in the [?] of [?]rn [?]ars is [?] the [?]oard instruments [?]…

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Motor Taxation

The Bega District News · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 1

Some remarkable figures in regard to the allotment of revenue obtained [?] the motor industry were given by the Deputy Premier, Mr Bruxner,…

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At the Central Railway Station

The Bega District News · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 6

The [?] was among thousands [?] at the Sydney railway station one evening during the visit of the pr[?]King, then H. [?]…

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Be Kind to Tramps

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 4

My sister and I were driving in the country (South Coast), and, canting to the top of a [?] hill, we discovered something wrong with the…

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Local and General News New Motor Garage

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 2

Mr. F. C. Wynel to railing [?] for the [?] of a motor [?] elect to “The Register [?] his present…

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Footway Across the Nowra Bridge

The Nowra Leader · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 8

On Wednesday last, n deputation from Nowra Council. consisting of Dr. Ryan (Mayor), Aid. Stewart, and Mr. Ball. (Town Clerk), waited on…

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Motor D[?]

The Nowra Leader · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 4

Nowra Motors cert[?] very striking exhibition. [?] (Thursday) in the st[?] had just taken posse[?]…

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Money for By-roads Hon. J. A. Perkins’ Plea

The South Coast Register · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 5

Proposing a vote of thanks to Mr. W. M. Hughes, M.H.R., for opening the Kangaroo Valley Show, on Friday last, Mr. Perkins, who is the…

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Brown Mountain Did the Main Roads Boards Destroy Its Beauty

The Bega District News · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 1

Mumbulla Shire recently asked [?] Chamber of Commerce to [?] towards the £100 which the S[?] has been asked to pay…

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Unfortunate Accident Mr. W. Monteith Knocked Down by Motor Cycle

The South Coast Register · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 2

To escape serious injury when his motor lorry overturned, and then a few days later to be knocked down by a motor cycle…

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Tallong to Nowra Road. Wingecarribee Council Loses a Great Opportunity

The Nowra Leader · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

By its decision to refuse co-operation with the Clyde (South Coast) Shire Council in its proposal to approach the Government with a view…

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Historical Records. Road From Jervis Bay to Nerriga. When Wheat and Dairyfarming First Commenced at Jindyandy

The Nowra Leader · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

We have been shown a circular received from the Royal Australian Historical Society (founded in 1901) Department of Education Offices, Bridge…

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Better Train Service Wanted

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 29 February 1936 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Shoalhaven District Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday night, Mr. Stoner (secretary) reported the result of a…

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Bridge Opening Saltwater Creek

The Bega District News · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 4

Beautiful weather, and an exceptionally large gathering, signalised the opening the fine new concrete bridge over Saltwater Creek, between…

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Better Train Service Wanted

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Shoalhaven District Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday night, Mr. Stoner (secretary) reported the result…

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New Road Valley to Robertson Minister's Quick Decision

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 2

The Minister for Works and Local Government, Mr. Spooner made it clear to a deputation of councillors at the Robertson…

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