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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

193 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 1 of 10

Assaulted in Train Unprovoked Attack Upon Recumbent Passenger

Robertson Mail · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

When the Cooma Mail arrived at Bowral on Friday night one of the compartments wore the appearance of a shambles. Blood was spattered…

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Assault In Train an Unprovoked Attack

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 2

When the Cooma Mill arrived at Bowral on Friday night one of the compartments wore the appearance of a shambles. Blood was spattered…

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Motor Accidents

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 2

Mrs. Brabner, of Highfield, Moss Vale was driving a Chev. motor car along Argyle street, when the vehicle skidded on loose stones and turned…

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Studebaker at the Motor Show. New Field Entered

The Southern Mail · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 5
Also in Robertson Mail

At this year's motor show in Sydney, Studebaker is exhibiting at two stands. Cars on show include the new President Straight Eight…

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Motor Ambulance for Berrima District

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 2

Now that the district is progressing so rapidly the residents would do the right thing if they considered the establishment of a motor…

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Port Kembla Railway Work

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 2

Mr. M. F. Morton, M L A, is in receipt of the following official communication, dated January 17, from Mr. B S Stevens:—…

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New South Wales Government Railways. Anniversary Day, 26th Jan. Cheap Excursion Trains

Robertson Mail · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 4

IN ADDITION to the usual Cheap Excursion Tickets issued at weekends, vide the Public Time-table Book, Cheap Excursion Tickets at…

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Motor Notes

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 6
Also in Robertson Mail

Many conscientious car owners make a point of periodically removing each spuking plug, cleaning the points with a wire brush and setting…

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Bong HIll Road

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 2

At last meeting of the council, the mayor reported having in company with Mr. Goudle, visited the Main Roads Board, and having…

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Motor Notes

The Southern Mail · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 4
Also in Robertson Mail

As one of the few fine carbuildng concerns in the world with plants worth millions of pounds, sample of producing every part…

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Missing Motorist

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 4

The disappearance of Leslie Will m[?] has been the chief topic of conversation in Goulburn. williams was a son of Mr. williams, police…

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Cheap Railway Excursions

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 2

A further notification is given regarding the cheap excursions to be run during the second week in February. Intending travellers are…

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Train Driver's Story

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 2

According to the driver, Mr. T. Hall, his attention. was attracted to the plane by people on Mr. Thoroughgood's property waving…

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Proposal to Dedicate Shire Roads

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 2

Wingecarribee shire council is taking the necessary steps to hove the following roads placed under the control of the council:—…

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Councils Liable for Trees Across Roads Under Construction

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 2

An interesting case has just been heard in a country police court. A suit was brought by a motorist to recover from a shire council…

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Motor Notes

The Southern Mail · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 6
Also in Robertson Mail

Loss than 10 per rent. of new cars are now sold without a used car being traded in as part payment, and in most instances this involves a…

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