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South Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

278 stories in South Coast's papers · page 8 of 14

“ Into the Land of Egypt.” H. V. Morton’s Latest Serial. 5-By Train to Cairo

The Bega District News · Monday 25 July 1938 · page 4

As the train sped on the three hour journey from Alexandria to Cairo, l sat at the window of a white Pullman car (made in…

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Five Miles Road Race

The South Coast Register · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 3

There were ten starters in the Berry Cycle Club’s five miles road race on Saturday last. The course was changed for this race for instead…

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Tanja-Ferry! Road Culverts to Be Put In

The Bega District News · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 2

At Mumbulla Shire meeting the Engineer suggested the expenditure of £30 additional on the Tanja-ferry road, to put in culverts…

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The Pleasures of Motoring

The South Coast Register · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 2

A very large number of motor cars and motor cycles on the roads of this State have been purchased by their owners with one object only…

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The Pleasures of Motoring

The Nowra Leader · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 11

A very large number of motor cars and motor cycles on the loads of this Statu have been purchased by their owners with one object only--to…

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New Bridge. Wandella Creek

The Bega District News · Monday 1 August 1938 · page 1

At Mumbulla Shire meeting the President, Cr Hily, said he and Cr Kennelly had attended the opening of the bridge over Wandella Creek…

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Motors and Motoring Statements After Accidents Take Care to Consider What You Say (From the “Open Road”)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 3 August 1938 · page 6

Unexpected troubles experienced by motorists in law courts through statements made in all good faith to police immediately following accidents,…

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Children and Road Accidents (By Lt.-Col. H. A. Youden, D.S.O., V.D., Secretary, Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 3 August 1938 · page 4

The irreparable loss to New South Wales of 72 children under 14 years of age who were killed during the year ended December, 1937, in road…

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Into the Land of Egypt (Published by Special Arrangement) (5) by Train to Cairo

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 3 August 1938 · page 2

As the train sped on the three-hour journey from Alexandria to Cairo, I sat at the window of a white Pullman car (made in Birmingham) and…

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Children and Road Accidents

The South Coast Register · Thursday 4 August 1938 · page 1

The irreparable loss to New South Wales of 72 children under 14 years of age who were killed during the year ended December, 1937, in road…

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Railway Excursions. for Spring School Vacation

The Bega District News · Thursday 4 August 1938 · page 1

They Secretary for Railways announces a series of excursions to and from the City in connection with the Spring school vacation. State…

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Children and Road Accidents

The Nowra Leader · Friday 5 August 1938 · page 2

The irreparable loss to New South Wales of 72 children under 1-1 years of age who were killed during the year ended December. 1937 in road…

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Old Railway Official's Record

The Nowra Leader · Friday 5 August 1938 · page 9

IS THERE AN EX-RAILWAY MAN in New South Wales with a record that can beat that of Mr. David Wotton, 84-year-old Cowra resident? Mr…

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Railway Publicity

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 5 August 1938 · page 4

One of the first acts of the Commissioner for Railways, on assuming control of the Government Tourist Bureau, has been…

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Railway Excursions for Spring School Vacation

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 10 August 1938 · page 3

The Secretary for Railways announces, in connection with the spring school vacation, which will commence on Friday, August 26, that…

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Correspondence Woodhill Road (To the Editor)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 August 1938 · page 5

Sir,—Are any of the men who serve on the Berry Council aware of the state of the above road? It is quite obvious that none of them live…

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Berry Cycle Cub Ten Miles Road Race Win for Ken Bowden

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 August 1938 · page 3

Riding from limit, Ken Bowden won the Berry Cycle Club’s ten miles road race on Saturday, covering the distance in 26 min. 20 sec. He was…

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Railway Excursions For Spring School Vacation

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 August 1938 · page 6

The Secretary for Railways announces, in connection with the spring school vacation, which will commence on Friday, August 26, that…

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Railway Excursions for Spring School Vacation

The Nowra Leader · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 6
Also in The Cobargo Chronicle

THE SECRETARY FOR RAILways announces, in connection with the Spring School vacation, which will commence on Friday, August 26,…

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