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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

107 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 5 of 6

Our Train Service. The Editor, The Mail

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 4 October 1927 · page 3
Also in Robertson Mail

Sir,—The people of Mittagong, Bowral, and Moss Vale have been saying that with the establishment of the Federal Capital at Canberra a…

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Building Motors

The Southern Mail · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 3
Also in Robertson Mail

One of the most fascinating things about motoring development is the manner in which many modern cars are built, and the scientific methods…

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Champion Motorist

The Southern Mail · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 5
Also in Robertson Mail

At Brooklands, England, in rain with strong wind blowing, the British motoring Grand Prix, of 135 laps, equal to 327 miles, was run. Eleven…

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World's Motor Cars

The Southern Mail · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 4
Also in Robertson Mail

One motor car is in operation for each five citizens in the United States, according to the Department of Commerce. Statistics for the world…

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Motor Notes

The Southern Mail · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 3
Also in Robertson Mail

Pedestrians should be seen and not hurt. Time saved at a crossing may be lost in the emergency ward…

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Advertising the District In Railway Carriages

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 8 October 1927 · page 2

A conference of local governing [?] converted by the mayor of Bowral, met at the town hall on Wednesday week last, and was…

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Too Many Cooks. Causes of Delay in Making Main Road

The Southern Mail · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 5
Also in Robertson Mail

In a long letter to Mittagong Council, Nattai Shire sets out the history of the negotiations for the construction of the main roads within the…

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Motor Smaller than Postage Stamp

The Southern Mail · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 3
Also in Robertson Mail

A motor so small its rotor could be wrapped in a postage stamp is used by the Westinghouse Electric for timing the OB watthour meter…

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Of Local Interest. Kangaloon Motor Co

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 8 November 1927 · page 2
Also in Robertson Mail

Nominations of Director for Kangaloon Motor Transport Co. close with the Secretary, Mr. Chadwick, on Friday, 12th November…

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"The Festive Dog." Rules of the Road in Japan

Robertson Mail · Friday 11 November 1927 · page 4
Also in The Southern Mail

When the motor car first made its appearance in Japan the authorities were greatly perturbed by the new traffic problems presented. In order…

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Tree Planting on Main Roads. Councils Asked to Assist

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 3

The Main Roads Board is promoting a scheme for treeplanting from Sydney to Canberra, and is receiving support from local Councils along the…

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