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Railways, roads & transport, 1949

122 stories in South Coast's papers · page 4 of 7

Motor Cyclist’s Bad Accident Admitted to David Berry Hospital in Serious Condition

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 2

Edmund James O’Brien (20 years of age) of Maroubra, was riding a motor cycle along the Prince’s Highway, on Saturday…

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More Money for "B" Riding Roads Councillor Asks for Fair Deal

The Bega District News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

"I wish to draw attention to the fact that according to the figures shown here, £773 has been spent on the roads of "A" riding, £370 in "C" riding and only £60 in "B" riding. There is no doubt that is not a fair…

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Shire Roads

The South Coast Register · Thursday 7 July 1949 · page 1

The Engines (Mr. H. G. Dee) reported to the Shoalhaven Shire Council meeting yesterday, that a start has been made With the…

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Restrictions Eased Some Goods Carried on Railway

The Bega District News · Friday 8 July 1949 · page 2

Although It has been found necessary to curtail railway services to a minimum, the Department of Railways has found it would be possible…

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Illaroo Road Proposed Construction

The South Coast Register · Thursday 14 July 1949 · page 6

After making a [?] survey to that of Mr. Bath[?] and taking all matters into consideration, it a recommended…

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None Available Air-conditioned Train for the South Coast

The South Coast Register · Thursday 14 July 1949 · page 2

There is no air-conditioned train available for use on the Illawarra line at the present time, according to a letter received…

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“Bomaderry” Not to Be Printed on Railway Tickets

The South Coast Register · Thursday 14 July 1949 · page 6

The Bomaderry Ratepayers’ Association has again taken up the matter of having “Bomaderry” printed on railway…

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Two Men Committed for Trial. Sequel to Nabooma Road Accident

The Bega District News · Friday 15 July 1949 · page 1

As the result of an accident on the Princes Highway recently when a car ran into a hawser stretched across the road near Narooma two men were…

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Shire Roads Staff Wet Weather Policy

The South Coast Register · Thursday 21 July 1949 · page 5

Cr. Evison “started something” (to quote one councillor). when he asked the policy of the council concerning the roads staff on…

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Illaroo Road Construction Scheme

The South Coast Register · Thursday 21 July 1949 · page 5

The Shire Clerk, Mr. Batt, reporting on the Illaroo Road Road Construction Scheme, submitted the following report:—…

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Permits Are Available for Cartage Op Fodder by Road Say Member for South Coast

The South Coast Register · Thursday 21 July 1949 · page 2

There is seemingly some misunderstanding over the question of the cartage fodder by road during the present coal crisis…

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Bridge Over Bega River Ferry Deteriorating

The Bega District News · Friday 22 July 1949 · page 4

In the course of his report to the Mumballa Shire Council at its last meeting, the Engineer (Mr. J. B. Trotrnan) drew attention to the state…

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Ratepayer Irate Wants Road Improved

The Bega District News · Friday 22 July 1949 · page 4

Mr. K. G. Alcock, of Bemboka, drew the attention of the Mumbulla Shire Council to the sad state of affairs prevailing on the Sam’s Corner Road…

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Bega Aerodrome Out Of Favour More Suitable Sites Located

The Bega District News · Friday 29 July 1949 · page 6

The Department of Civil Aviation has stated that more suitable sites for a major aerodrome have been located during surverys than the existingg landing ground at Frog’s Hollow, nine miles out of Bega…

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End of a Long Road Nurses’ Home Refrigeration

The Bega District News · Friday 29 July 1949 · page 4

The end of a long read of annoying [?]reskdowns has been reached at the Bega Nurses Home: the real frigates have at last been coaxed…

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Crippled Man In Road Accident Sustains Double Fracture

The Bega District News · Friday 29 July 1949 · page 2

Kevin Williams, 38, a sighle man, resident of Bodalla, and a cripple the result of infantile paralysis, was the victim of a collision on the Mo[?]aro Highway last Tuesday afternoon. Williams, who owing to wasted legs,…

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Conference on Bega Bridge Shire Councils to Confer

The Bega District News · Tuesday 9 August 1949 · page 1

Imlay Shire Council, realising that the existing vehicular ferry at the mouth of the Bega River would soon be in need of renewal, has agreed to…

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Motor Cyclists Form Club

The Bega District News · Friday 12 August 1949 · page 3

A large number of motor cycle enthusiasts attended a meeting, on Monday evening, to consider the forming of a motor cycle sports…

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Engineers Explain Road Work Carried Out in Former Berry Municipality

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 August 1949 · page 2

As was only to be expected, “The Register’s” report of the recent meeting of the Berry Progress Association’s meeting…

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Motor Cyclists' First Outing

The Bega District News · Friday 19 August 1949 · page 2

Nine members of the Fat South Coast Motor Cycle Club held its first run since its formation when the party rode to Norooma in…

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