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Railways, roads & transport, 1953

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Skidded in Loose Gravel Another Accident at the Bridge

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 October 1953 · page 2

A motor cyclist, travelling north skidded in loose gravel at the turn on to the Broughton Mi[?] Creek bridge on Sunday…

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Railway Picnic

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 October 1953 · page 1

The annual South Coast Railway Employees Picnic will be held at the Berry showground on Saturday next, when it is…

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Imlay Roads Improve

The Bega District News · Friday 30 October 1953 · page 11

The Imlay Shire Engineer (Mr. E. W. Simmonds) came in for a certain amount of praise at the last meeting of…

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New Road At Brogo

The Bega District News · Friday 30 October 1953 · page 8

Construction of the Developmental Road on the Eastern side of the Brogo River has now progressed to the northern side of…

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Better Approach To Bridge At Tarraganda

The Bega District News · Friday 30 October 1953 · page 4

Following an inspection of the bridge in Tarraganda Lane by an engineer from the Department of Main…

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Tathra Road Land Lease Land Board Hears 13 People's Applications

The Bega District News · Tuesday 3 November 1953 · page 4

A special lease of a portion of land between the properties of Messrs. H. P. D'Arcy and E. H. Parbery, on the Tathra Road, was recommended by Bega Land Board fast Thursday, following…

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No Pontoon Bridge

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 November 1953 · page 2

A letter from the Minister tor the Army, Mr. Francis, revealed at last night’s meeting of the Shoalhaven Shu[?] Council that…

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Over 2000 Attend Railway Picnic Travel by Special Trains

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 November 1953 · page 1

Three special trains, packed to the doors, brought over 2000 picnickers lo the Berry Showground and on Saturday last. The…

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Imlay’s £16,000 Plan For Roads Programme Approved By Council

The Bega District News · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 6

A programme of works to cost over £16,000 was approved by the Imlay Shire Council last meeting, for submission as Council’s Main and Trunk Roads Maintenance and Improvement Programme for…

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Magistrate’s Grim Warning to Motor Cyclist

The Bega District News · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 8

“You had better poll up, or yes will be under the ground,” Mr. A. O. Chick, S.M. warned a Bega young…

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Powerful British Cars at London Motor Show

The Bega District News · Tuesday 10 November 1953 · page 1

New British cars to be shown at this year's International Motor Show, at Earls Court, London, will include the “Bristol” 404 Sports Coupe and the “Bristol” 403 saloon. The 404 is powered by a 100-B engine which develops 105 b.h.p. at 5,000 r.p.m. The 403 Saloon incorporates an engine (the 100-A) which develops 100 b.h.p. at 5.0&0 r.p.m. New features include an air-conditioning system which…

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Allocation For Aerodrome Liberal Says £10,000 Granted By Minister

The Bega District News · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 2

Mr. Royce Beavis, Liberal Party candidate for Eden-Monaro, said today that a reply has been received from the Minister for Civil Aviation (Mr. H. L. Anthony) in response to…

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People Injured When Car Leaves Road

The Bega District News · Tuesday 1 December 1953 · page 3

When a car left the road and struck a tree near Tathra on Sunday night, two of the occupants were injured and…

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Jerry Bailey Road

The South Coast Register · Thursday 3 December 1953 · page 1

It is interesting to note that the reconstruction of the road to Jerry Bailey from Berry is now well under way. When…

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Cant Be Done! Booking-fee for Short Journeys on DAYLlGHT Express Train

The South Coast Register · Thursday 10 December 1953 · page 1

The Minister for Transport, Mr. Ern Weather ell, has written to the Member for the Smith Coast, Mr. J. G. Beale, with…

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Appeal To Public To Keep Roads Safe For H’days

The Bega District News · Friday 11 December 1953 · page 6

“We are now approaching the Christmas seaso[?], a time of rejoicing and. happiness, and the Road Safety Council…

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Plans For C’delo Creek Bridge

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 December 1953 · page 1

The local residents will no doubt feel well disposed towards the Imlay Shire Engineer (Mr. E. W. Simmonds) for he stated at last…

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£8450 Road Grant For Broughton Creek Bridge Approved by Minister

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 December 1953 · page 1

Our State Member Mr. Jack Beale, has been informed by the Minister for Public Works, the Hon. J. B. Renshaw, that the…

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Low Accident Rate On Roads

The Bega District News · Thursday 31 December 1953 · page 1

The low incidence of road accidents for this section of the South Coast has been commented upon by the…

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Big Jack Road Repairs?

The Bega District News · Thursday 31 December 1953 · page 4

In view of the Imlay Shire Council’s concern expressed at the re[?]oval of the Wy[?]dhayn– Big Jack Mountain Road from…

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