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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1910

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Railway Decentralisation

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1910 · page 2

Mr. J. A. R[?]son, Mayor of Wollongoog, wrote to the last meeting of the Berrima District A. H. [?] I. Society, asking co-operation either by given evidence or by public…

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The Road to Calutto. (Concluded from last Week.)

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 26 October 1910 · page 4

After discussing a few further details I went to Burton to explain what was on foot. "Confound your lucky" he grumbled…

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Summer Train Service

Robertson Advocate · Friday 28 October 1910 · page 2

In response to a letter of the secretary the Bowral Tourist Association, that King the Railway Commissioners for their kind attention to the needs of the Berrima…

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The Stranded Motor - CAR. An Incident of the Pekin - Paris Race

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 5 November 1910 · page 3

On Wednesday early in June, 1907, a motor would have been noticed (if, indeed, there was anyone to see it in such a lonely place) ploughing its way across…

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Vagary of a Motor Car

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 9 November 1910 · page 2

A 'motor car belonging to 0. H Farner and Co. on Saturday afternoon crashed into the front of T. M Alister 's saddlery shop, smashing' the glass 16…

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The Geology of the Northern Railway. Section - Armidale to Glen Innes

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 12 November 1910 · page 3

IN order, to obtain a true perspective of . the features of geological Interest to be seen from the train between Armidale and Glen Innes, it Is necessary…

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At the Tramway Terminus

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 12 November 1910 · page 4

When the motor - man started on his second cup of coffee he became sociable. "Yes, sir," he said, "we certainly do catch some queer things on fenders. I've…

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Noxlons Weeds on Roads

Robertson Advocate · Friday 18 November 1910 · page 2

A short time ago the opinion was expressed at a council meeting on the South Coast that property owners were liable for the instructions of [?]…

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Motor Warship- New Era. in Fighting. " No Funnels or Boilers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 23 November 1910 · page 3

Stories of a startling revolution In the construction of future, warships come from Portsmouth (says "Lloyd 's News" of August 23)…

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Aeroplane V Battleship. Captain Hobson's Views

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 30 November 1910 · page 4

Captain Richmond P. Hobson. who will bo remembered for a brilliant exploit in the Spanish-American war, has, In "Popular Mechanics"…

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Railway Deviation

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 30 November 1910 · page 2

Considerable interest has been created amongst the residents between Hilltop and Picton about proposed railway…

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Mt. Brougbton Road

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 3 December 1910 · page 2

At the municipal council meeting on Tuesday night last it was decided to accept the offer, of the proposed road through the Mt. Broughton…

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Holiday Railway Routes of New South Wales, Part I.

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 10 December 1910 · page 4

SENSIBLE . people, and the unwise ns well, are discovering that It ns truly pays to change environment occasion - ally as It pays to rend the newest book,…

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Rabbits on Public Roads

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1910 · page 2

In reply to an inquiry, the Forbes Pastures Protection Board has received the following communication from the stock branch:—"Referring to your question as to…

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Motor Plough at Work

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 December 1910 · page 4

This illustration shows a business - like and powerful - looking motor driving a ten - furrow plough on an American form on big estates, there should…

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Railway Deviation. to the Editor

Robertson Advocate · Friday 16 December 1910 · page 2

Sir,—The reason for my calling attention to Mr. F[?] to Councilor E[?] was that it was evidence of de[?] on his [?]. When Hill Top decided to…

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Holiday Railway Routes of New South Wales. Part Ii

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 17 December 1910 · page 4

Tho Southern Highlands have, from their cool, bracing climate, their springs of medicinal waters, and the beauty of their scenery, established a reputation…

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Battle of Bothwell Bridge

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 24 December 1910 · page 3

The defeat of Claverhouse by the Scottish Covenanters in 1670 excited alarm in London, and the Duke of Monmouth, the King's natural son, was sent…

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That Railway Deviation. to the Editor

Robertson Advocate · Friday 30 December 1910 · page 2

SIR,—Your Hill Top correspondent has departed from the truth when he says they have consigned my routs to the waste paper basket. One would…

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