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South Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

278 stories in South Coast's papers · page 5 of 14

Motors and Motoring Use Only the Correct Grade of Oil

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 2

Numerous motorists fail to heed the recommendations of the manufacturers of their cars regarding the correct grade of oil to be used, and little…

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Railway Excursions

The Bega District News · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 6

The secretary for railways advises that the anywhere to anywhere series of excursions, which has been in operation since before Christmas,…

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Germany’s Old University City Motoring on Hitler’s Highway a Trip on Historic River Rhine

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 6

Of all the countries in Europe, Germany offers the greatest financial attraction to tempt tourists. Before leaving London we bought special…

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Motors and Motoring Romance of Industry

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 11 May 1938 · page 17

In conversation with overseas motormen visiting our country, I have repeatedly heard them express their admiration for and astonishment at…

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Very Satisfactory Altered Timetable Train for Schoolchildren

The South Coast Register · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 2

It will be remembered that on the occasion of the visit of Mr. Hartigan, Railway Commissioner, to Berry, Mr. C. H. Wiseheart, on behalf of the…

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Motor Breaches

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 5

Max. D. Robinson was charged with failing to return number plate at the prescribed time, and fined 5- and 8- costs…

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Breach of the Motor Licensing Act

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 5

Thomas John Heron pleaded guilty to keeping on the wrong side of the thoroughfare when turning from Kinghorn street to Plunkett-street,…

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Youthful Offenders. Took Motor Car. Arrested at Narooma

The Bega District News · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 4

On Wednesday week two men in a B[?]ick touring car s[?]pped at Weatherby’s No. 2 garage on the Prince’s Highway, Moruya, and ordered…

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Accelerated Train Service Good News for Parents

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 10

Mr. R. H. Craig, President of the Nowra Parents and Citizens’ Association, has received the following letter from Mr. W. H. Newman, Secretary…

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Hampden Bridge Reserve Lessee Asks to Be Relieved of Rates

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 7

At the Cambewarra Shire Council meeting, on Tuesday, Mr. Frank Daley, who was recently granted a renewal of the lease of the Hampden…

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The Swing Bridge (Published in “The Methodist,” dedicated to Marjory and Heather Newton, and written by Mrs. Hynes, wife of a Methodist minister, while on a visit to Nowra)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 2

An anxious face peeped through the window: “Aren’t you coming for a walk?” Two little maidens were impatiently waiting to fulfil a promise…

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Motors and Motoring Attempt on Record

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 9

The cabled news that John Cobb, the well-known British motor racing ace, has adopted a revolutionary design for his super speed racing car…

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Very Satisfactory Alter Ed Timetable. Train for School Children

The Nowra Leader · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 10

It will be remembered that on the occasion of the visit of Mr. Hartigan, Railway Commissioner, to Berry, Mr. C. H. Wiscbeart. on behalf of the…

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Main Roads Board Offices. Part of Old Cemetery Asked For

The Bega District News · Monday 23 May 1938 · page 2

At Bega Council a letter was read from the divisional officer. of the Main Roads Board asking if Council had any objection to part of the old…

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Motorists Sues Pedestrian

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 25 May 1938 · page 16

An important and far—reaching legal discussion was recently given in England as the outcome of action by a motorist against a pedestrian, who…

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Motors and Motoring Compulsory Inspections

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 25 May 1938 · page 16

The compulsory inspection of motor vehicles in New South Wales is now a distinct probability, since the Road Safety Council have a definite…

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Bridge for Mouth of Bega River

The Bega District News · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 2

In a recent issue of this paper Councillor Handcock, of Bemboka, launched a campaign for a bridge at the mouth of Bega River, and we…

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Trans-australian Train Service. Saving of One Day. New Timetable on June 4

The Nowra Leader · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 9

The opening of a new railway in South Australia last year lessened by 70 miles the distance by train across the Continent, and also eliminated…

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The New Nowra Butter Factory Request for Raising of Road

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 1 June 1938 · page 14

Messrs. F. S. Morton (chairman of directors) and W. F. Stoner (manager), of the Nowra Co-op- Dairy Co., attended Berry Council meeting on…

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Safe-blowers at Work £14 Stolen From Railway Station

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 1 June 1938 · page 10

Professional cracksmen paid a visit to Nowra and Bomaderry on Saturday night or early on Sunday morning. The safes at the Bomaderry railway…

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