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Railways, roads & transport, 1941

226 stories in South Coast's papers · page 7 of 12

These Faults are Common. (Issued by the Road Safety Council)

The Bega District News · Monday 7 July 1941 · page 4

Since petrol rationing has been in force the Road Safety Council has been conducting investigations into the behaviour of road users. Reports…

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Road-making Statistics

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 5

Part of the annual report prepared by the Mayor of Nowra, and submitted to the aldermen at last meeting, deals with bitumen surfacing, and the…

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These Faults Are Common (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 3

Since petrol rationing has been in force the Road Safety Council has been conducting investigations into the behaviour of road users. Reports…

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Pedestrians Who are J-Walkers. (issued by the Road Safety Council)

The Bega District News · Monday 14 July 1941 · page 4

About 700 pedestrians have been prosecuted in Sydney in the last two weeks for traffic offences, the principal being [?]-walking. This figure…

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Sega Council to Take over Aerodrome

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 July 1941 · page 2

Bega council has agreed to take over the aerodrome at Frog’s Hollow on the terms and conditions laid down by the Civil Aviation Board,…

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Pedestrians Who Are J-Walkers (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 July 1941 · page 1

About 700 pedestrians have been prosecuted in Sydney in the last two weeks for traffic offences, the principal being J-walking. This figure…

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The Aerodrome Bega Council Will Take It Over. Aldermen Opposed to Monopoly

The Bega District News · Monday 21 July 1941 · page 2

At Bega Council the Town Cleric said that Mr Wilson, of the Butter Air Service, had been ln Bega that day. and said his company would pay…

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Pedal Cyclists, G (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 23 July 1941 · page 2

Good roads and bicycles have enabled thousands of country boys and girls to attend High School and gain education that was limited by…

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The Motorists’ Corner (Official R.A.C.A. Notes by “Carbon”). PETROL

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 23 July 1941 · page 4

Any commentary on petrol at the moment is ante-dated before it leaves the typewriter. The thing is, then, not to attempt to keep pace with it,…

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A New Road Picton to Wollongong

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 July 1941 · page 2

The new road linking Picton with the South Coast near Wollongong is now available .for traffic. The new route effects a saving of…

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No Interference with Main Roads Dept. Minister’s Statement Follows N.R.M.A. PROTEST

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 July 1941 · page 6

The day after the N.R.M.A had voiced a vigorous protest against his reported [?] that the Government was considered…

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Pedal Cyclists Good and Bad(Issued by the Road Safely Council of N.S.W.)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 July 1941 · page 6

Good roads and bicyclists have enabled thousands of country boys and girls to attend high school and gain education that was limited by…

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Railway Refreshment Rooms. Some Charges to Be Reduced

The Bega District News · Monday 28 July 1941 · page 2

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr T. J. Hartigan, has decided that, as from August 1, charges made for certain services in railway refreshment…

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Road to Nowra Factory

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Berry Council, letters were received from the Minister for Public Works, and also the Colonial Treasurer (through Mr…

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Problem Child of Country (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 2

After a tour of a large area of the State, the secretary of the Road Safety Council reports that wherever he went the universal complaint in…

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Country Railway Refreshment Rooms Buffet Services on Trains Some Charges to Be Reduced

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 12

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, has decided that, as from August 1st, charges made for certain services in railway…

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A New Road

The South Coast Register · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 3

The vanguard of the contractors who will build the new road between Bateman’s Bay and Mogo, have arrived, and it is expected that they…

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North Bega Trouble. Enclosed Road

The Bega District News · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 2

Some time ago Mr. Comben, of North Bega, applied to Mumbulla Council for the opening of an enclosed road leading to his leased land at…

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Problem Child of Country (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 1

After a tour of a large area of the State, the Secretary of the Road Safety Council reports that wherever he went the universal complaint…

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Country Railway Refreshment Rooms Buffet Services on Trains. Some Charges to be Cut

The South Coast Register · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 3

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, has decided that, as from August 1, charges made for certain services in…

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