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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

175 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 6 of 9

The Southern Road. Expediting Improvements

Robertson Mail · Tuesday 13 July 1926 · page 3

The position created by the closing of the Main Southern Road beyond Berrima, and My the condition of the two detour routes, formed the subject…

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New Road Proposed

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

The president of the Wingecarribee Shire Council announced at last meeting that Mr. Stanley M. Grey, of Kiama, was present, and wished to…

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Woman Killed. Run Down by Train

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

Mrs. Kate Jenkins, aged 78 years, who lived with her sister in Farleigh street, Ashfield, was killed on Saturday afternoon, when she was…

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Railway Tragedy. Body Found Near Croydon

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

The mutilated body of a man, between 18 and 30 years of age, was found on the railway line, near Croydon Station, late on Saturday…

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Motorist Sentenced. Sequel to Fatality. Long Hours Blamed

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Sunday 18 July 1926 · page 4

Edward Carl Smith was convicted at Nelson (N.Z.) of negligently driving a motor car, thereby causing the death of Yolande Murphy…

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A Further Change. Goulburn Train Guard

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

Major Alban Power aged 39 years a train guard, who was on Tuesday last committed for trial on a charge of stealing registered mail…

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Main Southern Road

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 11 August 1926 · page 2

A further important step in the reconstruction of the main southern road is the effecting of art arrangement between the Main Roads Board, and…

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Road Loan. Moss Vale's Progressive Move

Robertson Mail · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 6

At last meeting of Moss Vale Council the special committee reported having considered the details of the proposed loan of £4,000 for the…

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Road Loan. Moss Vales Progressive Move

The Southern Mail · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 6

At last meeting of Moss Vale Couned the special committee reported having considered the details of the proposed loan of £4,000 for the…

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A Forward Move. Bowral Council to Consider Road Loan

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 17 August 1926 · page 2
Also in Robertson Mail

At last meeting of Bowral Council, the Town Clerk presented a report upon the finances relating to the Gasworks and the construction of…

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Lady Road Builders

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 24 August 1926 · page 4
Also in Robertson Mail

On a recent Sunday a couple of Mitchell's Island, on the manning River, ladies wished to attend church, and a start was made in their cart…

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Our Railway. Agreement Finalised for Construction. Work to Start Wednesday Week

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 24 August 1926 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Lang, announced on Saturday that the construction of the Port Kembla to Moss Vale railway would begin on September 1…

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Our Railway. Agreement Finalised Forr Construction. Work to Start Wednesday Week

Robertson Mail · Tuesday 24 August 1926 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Lang, announced on Saturday that the construction of the Port Kembla to Moss Vale railway would begin on September 1…

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Serious Motor Accident. Near Berrima

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 28 August 1926 · page 2

A serious motor accident occurred close to the township a few days' ago It transpires that two motorists who were conveying a load of…

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Moss Vale to Port Kembla Railway

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 28 August 1926 · page 4

In view of the definite announcement by the Premier that the Moss Vale-Port Kembla railway is to start at an early date. Mr. Davies was…

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Proposed Road Loan. Schedule Adopted by Bowral Council. Work to Be Done Without Extra Rate

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 2
Also in Robertson Mail

At last meeting of Bowral Council the Works Committee reported having considered the proposal to raise a loan for road construction,…

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Wonderful American Light Car Coming Says Sir William Letts, President Society of Motor Manufacturers of Great Britain Bigger Power with Smaller Engine—Greater Safety — Roomier Body QuicKer Acceleration—35 miles per gallon To be called "The Whippet" [?]

The Southern Mail · Friday 10 September 1926 · page 1

The following article was written by Sir William Letts several months ago. We are informed that the new light car which was forecasted as destined to revolutise motoring is already in production and will be announced in Australia within the next week or two…

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