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Railways, roads & transport, 1941

226 stories in South Coast's papers · page 9 of 12

Railway Excursions for September

The South Coast Register · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 1

In addition to the excursion tickets issued every week-end for travel between any two stations within the railway tourist area, there will…

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Nowra Hill Road Ald. West Urges Repairs

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 10 September 1941 · page 10

At the Nowra Council meeting, on Monday night, as soon as the Mayor announced “General Business,” Ald. West drew attention to the urgent…

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

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 10 September 1941 · page 9

Despite a remarkable decrease in the number of cars on the road, accidents have not decreased in proportion. The number of people killed…

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Inflation of Road Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of N.S.W.)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 5

Analysis has been made of a cross section of the 10,00 road accidents reported in New South Wales during the year ended June 30 last…

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The Hospital Road. No Govt. Money Available

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 4

The Berry Council some time ago approached the Member for the South Coast, Mr. R. N. Beale, with the idea of having Government…

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Road Near Nowra Factory Minister’s Reply to Mr. R. N. Beale, M.L.A.

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 September 1941 · page 3

Mr. R. N, Beale, M.L.A.. forwards the following letter he received from Mr. O’Sullivan, Minister for transport:—…

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If You Stop to Think You Will Think to STOP.(Issued by the Road Safety Council)

The Bega District News · Thursday 18 September 1941 · page 3

One of the first accident prevention slogans ever used was this: “If you stop to think you will think to stop.” One road user has sent it to…

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Motor Notes

The Bega District News · Thursday 18 September 1941 · page 1

The extent to which Australia’s motor industry has suffered owing to war conditions is tragically revealed in the sales returns of new cars [?]…

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Building a Bridge

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 1

(We are indebted to Mrs. G. M. Bate of Bodalla for forwarding us the following beautiful poem.)…

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Warning to Motor Drivers. (Issued by the Road Safety Council)

The Bega District News · Monday 22 September 1941 · page 1

It is with regret that the tenor of this article has to change this week from an educative and co-operative talk with road users to a warning to…

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“The Road to Victory.”

The Bega District News · Monday 22 September 1941 · page 2

A two-reel short subject produced by the Department of Information is titled “The Road to victory” It shows the sinking of the graf speed…

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Bowral to Nowra Road Improved

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 24 September 1941 · page 9

Considerable improvement in the surface of the main road running inland from Prince’s Highway near Nowra to the southern tablelands at…

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Warning to Motor Drivers (Issued by Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 24 September 1941 · page 11

It is with regret that the tenor of this article has to change this week from an educative and co-operative talk with road users to a warning to…

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The Hospital Road

The South Coast Register · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 1

Mr, Beale, after receiving a negative reply to his representations for repairs to the Hospital Road, wrote to the Minister for Works as…

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Warning to Motor Drivers (Issued by Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 6

It is with regret that the tenor of this article has to change this week from the educative and co-operative talk with road users to a warning…

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Main Road 272 Bermagui

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 2

Mr. R. N. Beale has received a communication from the Minister for Transport, Mr. M. O'Sullivan having reference to the…

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Royal Road to the R.a.a.f

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

The R.A.A.F. is expanding rapidly, and requires increasing numbers of the best youth of the country. To help youths eager to serve in the…

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Railway Excursions for October

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 1 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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Railway Excursions. in October

The Bega District News · Thursday 2 October 1941 · page 1

Continuing the policy of providing country residents with an opportunity for travel at reduced fares once every month, the Commissioner for…

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Rail Chief Visits Broken Hill Big Railway Works

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 October 1941 · page 1

On his return from an inspection tour, involving travelling over 2000 miles embracing the railway system from Molong to Broken Hill, Lake…

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