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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1924

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Tolls for Roads. "FITZ'S " Latest Idea

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 7 May 1924 · page 2

"If I bad my way I would bring the toll system into operation again, because it is the fairest way to pay for roads."…

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Speed Thrills. Exciting Motor Races

The Southern Mail · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 4
Also in Robertson Mail

At the Aspendale (Vic.) motor racing meeting, the best race of the day was the 600 c.c. solo handicap, won by R. Hipwell (Douglas) after…

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Barrallier. Goodmans Ford. Motor Accidents

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 10 May 1924 · page 4

Goad progress is being made with the cement causeway over Goodman's Ford if weather conditions continue favourable it will soon be an…

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The State Cabinet. Big Surplus Anticipated: Principally From Te Railways

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 10 May 1924 · page 4

The State Cabinet on Wednesday dealt with a large number of measures to be brought forward next session A surplus is anticipated for the financial…

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ROADS—ROADS—ROADS! In

Robertson Mail · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 2

season and out of season we must stress the need for real roads. The art of road making was a lost art in the last generation. In Roman…

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Paddy's River Bridge

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 4

As the outcome of representations, made to the Minister for Works and Railways (Mr. Ball) some time ago by the Premier (Sir George…

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Again—The Sheepwash Road

Robertson Mail · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 2

IT WAS NATURAL that at a gathering of fanners such as met at the opening of the new Bowral Butter Factory on Wednesday the…

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Bowral Chamber of Commerce. the Sheepwash Road

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 3
Also in Robertson Mail

There was a large attendance at the meeting of Bowral Chamber of Commerce on Friday evening. Mr. H. J. Pickard presided…

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Train Hits Car. Motor Smashed to Bits. Lady's Narrow Escape

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 2

Ou Saturday night a party consisting of ladies and gentlemen was proceeding by car to a social evening at Hill Station. When an unattended, level crossing on…

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Bowral Chamber of Commerce. the Sheepwash Road

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the meeting of Bowral Chamber of Commerce on Friday evening last. Mr. H.J. Fickard presided…

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Motor Cycle Club

The Southern Mail · Friday 4 July 1924 · page 2
Also in Robertson Mail

A very enthusiastic meeting was held at Mr. Alec. Marshall's motor cycle service station, Moss Vale, on Monday night. Some 20 odd motor…

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Motor Cycling. Club Formed in Moss Vale

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 5 July 1924 · page 2

A very enthusiastic meeting was held at Mr. Alex. Marshall's motor cycle service station, Moss Vale, on Monday night. Some to odd motor…

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Moss Vale Port-Kembla Railway

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 9 July 1924 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Davies asked the following question:— In view of the fact that the Premier promised to bring in a bill…

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Railway Fatality. Fettler Killed. Two Others Injured

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 12 July 1924 · page 2

About 5 p.m. on Wednesday a serious fatality occurred on the railway line between Werai and Exeter, when three fettlers, who…

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Moss Vale-port Kembla Railway

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 15 July 1924 · page 3
Also in Robertson Mail

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Davies asked the following question: In view of the fact that the Premier promised to bring in a bill this…

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Railway Fatality. Fettler Killed

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 15 July 1924 · page 2

About 5 p.m. on Wednesday a fatality occurred on the railway line between Werai and Exeter, when three fettlers, who were working on their…

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