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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1918

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"John Bridge" Easter Hospitalities. to Country Clients and Friends

Robertson Advocate · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2
Also in The Southern Mail

Observing a time honored custom in their relations with the country side, John Bridge & Company, Limited, are making the usual complete arrangements for the entertainment…

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Motor Cycle and Snake

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 4

Mr. A. McShane, of The Forest, while proceeding home on Saturday on his motor cycle had a rather exciting experience with a large brown…

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Road to Macquarie Pass

The Southern Mail · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

The Moss Vale Municipal Council has received the following letter from the Minister in charge of Local Government:—"The tourist and from Moss Vale to Macquarie…

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Countrysiders in Sydney. Entertained by "John Bridge."

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 2
Also in The Southern Mail

For the past fortnight John Bridge & Co., Ltd., in accordance with their annual Easter practice, hare been running a series of daily excursions in Sydney…

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Sydney-Goulburn Train Derailed. Exeter the S0ene

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 4

Traffic on the southern line was considerable disorganised on Monday night the 515 train from Sydney (due Goal u[?] 10.30 p.m) being derailed at…

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Paddy's River Bridge

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 24 April 1918 · page 4

The heavy rains during the last season made the crossing on Paddy's River unfordable, and had the effect of diverting some of the motor traffic…

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School Children and Motor Cars

The Southern Mail · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

Given a school, and in front of it a tourist road, where motor cars dash along, share is always a chance of a scholar being run over. The Parents' and Citizens' Association at…

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Railway Revenue

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 4 May 1918 · page 4

The Railway Commissioners' report for the first quarter of the year shows largely increased earnings and also a substantially increased expenditure…

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Railway Commissioners' Tour

The Southern Mail · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners were met at Mittagong on Friday morning last, when the Mayor (Ald. Springett) drew the attention of the Chief Commissioner, Mr. Fraser to some…

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Railway Commissioner' Tour

Robertson Advocate · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners were met at Mittagong on Friday morning last, when the Mayor (Aid. Springett) drew the attention of the Chief Commissioner, Mr. Fraser to some…

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Railway Commissioners' Tour

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 18 May 1918 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners were met at Mittagong on Friday morning last, when the mayor (Ald. Sp ingett) drew the attention of the…

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Railway Commissioners' Tour

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

At the last meeting of the Bowral Council held on Thursday night last, the Deputy-Mayor (Ald. K. Davis) reported having interviewed the Railway Commissioners on the…

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July Sheep Sales. Invitation From "John Bridge."

The Southern Mail · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

Producers from the district, who intend visiting Sydney for the forthcoming sheep sales are cordially invited by John Bridge and Co. to give them a call at their…

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Land and Water Motor Car. Lakes Don't Trouble It

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 18 June 1918 · page 4

A curious vehicle that travels both on land and water has been brought into service on the coast of Oregon, for carrying passengers between…

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