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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

175 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 2 of 9

Not Done Yet. Horses Used to Pull Motor Vehicles

Robertson Mail · Tuesday 6 April 1926 · page 4

That "Dobbin" has not outlived his usefulness was strikingly exemplified at Bulli on Thursday. As a result of the rain, his services were…

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Shire Roads

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 2

At the Wingecarribee shire council meeting a communication was received from a number of residents of Exeter, drawing attention to the…

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Great White Train. Tour Extended

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 3

The present tour of the "Great White" Train has been extended from May 10th to May 22nd, the amended itinerary including:—…

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Cross Country Railway

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 4

Mr. Davles, M.L A., reports having, been told by the Premier that he will not go back, on his promise to build the Moss…

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Road to Sydney. Southern Districts Must Have Best Road. Official Jealousies and Vested Interests Must Not Deafeat Public Good

Robertson Mail · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 4
Also in The Southern Mail

From the point of view of the High Panjandrum in his city armchair it it an official battle —Works Department v. Main…

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Great White Train Public Meeting

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 2

In connection with the intended visit of the "Great White" train, Mr. W. A. Howard, advance representative of the Australian-made…

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Railway Trucks Derailed

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 21 April 1926 · page 4

When a long train consisting of a number of empty ballast trucks was entering the Casino railway yards on Saturday morning, ene truck jumped…

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The White Train. Blotting Out Bowral. Spirited Protest to the Commissioners

Robertson Mail · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 2
Also in The Southern Mail

Bowral is incensed at the treatment meted out to the town by the management of the Great White Train. In point of population…

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The Croat Whits Train

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 28 April 1926 · page 2

As the result of strong representions on the part of the people of Bowral, the Chief Railway Commissioner, Mr. Eraser, has made…

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Level Crossing Disasters. Eleven Persons Killed. in Victoria and South Australia. Trains Run Down Motor Parties

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 28 April 1926 · page 2

A shocking accident occurred at a railway level grossing at Beronis, near Ferntree Gully (Victoria) on Monday evening…

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Our Railway. a Two Million Pounds Scheme. Immediate Start to Be Made

The Southern Mail · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 2
Also in Robertson Mail

An immediate start of the survey of the proposed Moss Vale-Port Kembla railway, and the erection of iron and steel works at Port…

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Writ Satiric Like. Hints to the Budding Motorists

The Southern Mail · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 3
Also in Robertson Mail

(1) When wishing to round a corner in a busy thoroughfare it is advisable to do it speedily. If a pedestrian should simultaneously…

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Motor Vehicles in the Australian States

Robertson Mail · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 3

At the close of 1926, according to the Perth Sunday Times, Australia had motor cars, motor cycles and motor trucks and other motor…

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Moss Vale Road

Robertson Mail · Tuesday 4 May 1926 · page 3

Moss Vale Council is at variance with the Main Roads Board as to the route of the main road within the municipality. At last meeting of the…

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The Great White Train Visiting Moss Vale. Thursday and Friday Next

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 5 May 1926 · page 2

The most spectacular plan of publicity undertaken by the Australian made Preference League is what is known as "The Great…

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The Great White Train

Robertson Mail · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 2

Arrangements for the reception of of the Great White Train in the Three Towns are now complete The Train is on exhibition at Moss…

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