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Railways, roads & transport, 1941

226 stories in South Coast's papers · page 10 of 12

Railway Excursions for October

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 October 1941 · page 2

Residents of the railway tourist area are informed that, in addition to the excursion tickets issued every week-end for travel in that area,…

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PEDESTRIANS v. MOTORISTS (Issued by the Road Safety Council of N.S.W.)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 8 October 1941 · page 9

Members of the Road Safety Council, in annual meeting assembled, discussed at length the problem of pedestrians involved in road…

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N.s.w. Railways’ Surplus Many New Records

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 8 October 1941 · page 7

In the annual report of the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan a story of new records in every section of railway operations is told…

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Pedestrians v. Motorists (Issued by Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 October 1941 · page 3

Members of the Road Safety Council in annual meeting assembled discussed at length the problem of the pedestrians involved in road…

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N.S.W. Railways’ Surplus Many New Records All-round Increases

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 October 1941 · page 1

In the annual report of the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, a story of new records in every section of railway…

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RAILWAY Excursion Fares Anywhere

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 4

The next general series of excursions at single fare-for-return journey (minimum 3- first-class, 23d second-class) will be run about the middle of October…

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Motor Notes

The Bega District News · Monday 13 October 1941 · page 4

The tremendous volume of petrol being consumed daily for war purposes was indicated by the Director of Trade for the British Petroleum…

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An Original Idea Money for Hospital Road From Dapto Dogs Com’tee

The South Coast Register · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 3

There is no doubt about Mr. R. N. Beale, the Member for the South Coast, being versatile. It will be remembered that he…

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How Much Do You Care (Issued by Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 5

A driver whose car had struck and killed a little girl was asked at the inquest whether he had seen her stepping from the curb…

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The Railway and Tramway Service

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 October 1941 · page 8

Recent years have witnessed an enormous expansion in the transport service, and there are many openings for employment in the Railway and…

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Railway Excursions for November

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 October 1941 · page 1

Readers residing in the railway tourist area are informed that, in addition to the excursion tickets issued every week-end for travel in that…

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Car Neglect is Fatal (Issued by Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 6

In ten days 18 road accidents have been caused in this State because of faulty equipment. Here are true stories of the roads in…

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Railway Excarsions in November

The Bega District News · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 1

Another opportunity for travel at reduced fares has been announced by the Commissioner for Railways, Mr J. Hartigan . A series of excursions…

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Railway Excursions for November

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 3

Readers residing in the railway tourist area are informed that, in addition to the excursion tickets issued every week-end for travel in…

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The Motorists’ Corner (Official R.A.C.A. Notes). Substitute Fuels

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 4

The subject of substitute fuels is by 110 means exhausted. Latest innovation is the use of embalming fluid in the petrol tank, and Sydney…

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Straying Stock. Main Roads Board Complains

The Bega District News · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 6

At Mumbulla Shire on Monday the impounding officer reported practically all roads as clear, but during the month 10 head had been impounded…

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Tarred Road For Bermagui. SHIRE COUNClL DECISION

The Bega District News · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 6

At Mumbulla shire council On Monday the acting Engineer, Mr Minns, reported that the Department of Main Roads was in a position to…

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These Things Cause Accidents (Issued by Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 5

Whether the driver was a city salesman or a country resident and whether the road accident was in town or out in the country, excessive…

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Motor Notes

The Bega District News · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 6

In addition to the wastage of petrol which takes place as a result of neglect of an engine coupled with high speeds and fact acceleration there are ways of…

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Old-Aged and Invalid Pensioners Travelling Concessions Trains, Trams, Govt. ‘Buses

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 2

Travelling concessions are announced for old-age and invalid pensioners. On and from November 1 they will be able to obtain a return train…

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