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Railways, roads & transport, 1937

243 stories in South Coast's papers · page 3 of 13

Road Safely Well-informed Public Opinion Vital (I)

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 3

The public may go through life in safety and happiness comparatively uninformed on a great variety of subjects, but under modern traffic…

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Motor Notes. Chevrolet Record Sales

The Bega District News · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 2

Last year, for the seventh time in the last ten years, Chevrolet has led the entire automobile industry in production and sales…

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Traffic Arrangements. Tightening Up of Motor Traffic. Parking of Cars. Taxi Stand. Cyclists Warned. Carrying of Firearms on Sundays Prohibited

The Nowra Leader · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 3

At last Nowra Council meeting, Sergeant Cahill was in attendance to confer with the aldermen on traffic arrangements and other matters. He…

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Road Safety the Motorist (2)

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 1

In the modern car the motorist has placed in his hands an instrument that can be of immense benefit and enjoyment. He can move from place…

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Department of Main Roads

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 2

TENDERS, addressed to the undersigned and suitably endorsed, will be received up till 2.15 p.m. on Thursday, 18th March, 1937, for the…

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Bridge of Trade "Nation Must Keep Structures Open"

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 4

"The Privy Council decision prevents the Commonwealth operating any law with respect to interstate trade that can form a valid part of…

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Where Is the Road ?

The Bega District News · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 2

At Mumbulla Shire meeting Mr Jas Carpenter, of Bemboka, wrote again, complaining of a gate on road through Cr Handcock’s property. He stated…

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A Railway Fare Anomaly

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 3

At the Shoalhaven District Chamber of Commerce meeting, on Thursday night, Messrs. J. D. Stewart (president) and W. F. Stoner…

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Railway Excursions for Easter Anywhere to Anywhere in New South Wales

The South Coast Register · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 5

As will be seen by the advertisement in this issue, the Easter arrangements made by the Department of Railways provide for travel at…

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Those Beautiful Roads. (To the Editor)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 6

Sir, -- May I crave space in your valuable columns, to draw attention to the disgraceful condition of the Terrara Road. I visited the district…

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Railway Excursions at Easter

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 6

As will be seen by announcement in this issue, the Easter arrangements made by the Department of Railways provide residents of this…

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Road Safety the Pedestrian (3)

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 4

Road safety is a problem that will confront the pedestrian throughout his life, and, without exaggerating the position, the length of his life…

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Railway Excursions for Easter Anywhere to Anywhere in New South Wales

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 1

As will he seen by the advertisement in this issue, the Easter arrangements made by the Department of Railways provide for travel at…

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Railway Excursions

The Bega District News · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 2

As will be seen by announcement this issue, the Easter arrangements made by the Department of Railway provide residents of this State with…

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Footballers Train

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 5

Berry footballers had their first run on Tuesday night last, and although the number was not large— the boys have not yet worked up…

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Trespass Case. Trouble Over Road at Kangaroo Valley

The Nowra Leader · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 4

At the District Court, held at Nowra, on Thursday last week, and continued on Friday, before His Honor Judge Neild, William Trimble…

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Motor Fatality. Jack Louttit Dies From Injuries

The Bega District News · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 2

On Thursday last Mr Jack Louttit, who bad been running a motor serv[?] between Moruya and Bega, collided with a lorry at Bergalia, a few miles…

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Serious Motor Accident Four Cars in Colliston Mr. G. F. Shirley infored

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 2

Mr. Graham F. Shirley, of Wolstonecraft, who officially opened the Junior Farmers’ Show at Gerringong on Saturday last, and who is well…

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Road Safety Hints for Children (4)

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1937 · page 4

Hope for the solution of the. road accident problem lies largely with the rising generation. It is proverbially difficult to teach an old dog new…

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Show Week for Country Motorists

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1937 · page 1

Country motorists who will be in Sydney for the Easter vacation and the Royal show will perhaps find the roads overcrowded and the traffic…

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