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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

193 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 7 of 10

Simplicity Is Aim of Engineers in Design of Motors Development of Knight S[?]eave Va[?]ve Engine

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 5 October 1929 · page 4

Simplicity in design of modern automobile engines to the goal to day throughout the entire automobile ia[?]ry. Scientific study has shown…

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Dodge color Schemes Typical of Rainbow Shades on Motor Cars

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 12 October 1929 · page 4

The well dressed motor car this summer has smart exterior color combinations that harmonise, with lugasriously fitted interiors. So color…

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Cycling 10-Mile Road Race

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 2
Also in Robertson Mail

A ten-mile road race was held by Berrima District Cycle Club on Saturday last from Mittagong to Alpine Post Office and back. The winner…

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The Gib Road Board Negotiating with Council

Robertson Mail · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 2
Also in The Southern Mail

Mr. M. F. Morton, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from the Main Roads Board:— With reference to your letter of…

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Developmental Road Proposed Robertson to Kangaroo Valley

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

Mr. Leonard, shire engineer, reported to Monday's council meeting as follows:— "The above proposed road was…

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New Road Robertson to Kangaroo Valley. Opening Good Country

Robertson Mail · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 6
Also in The Southern Mail

The proposed developmental road between Robertson and Kangaroo Valley has a friend in Mr. Leonard, Engineer to Wingecarribee Shire…

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In Days of Old Our Portion of the Old South Road

The Southern Mail · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 4
Also in Robertson Mail

A striking series of articles from the graphic pen of the late Mr. Thomas Hency, have recently delighted readers of the Sydney…

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A New Road Wanted

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

At the shire council meeting on Monday a conference between the Wingecarribee and Cambevarra Shire councils was held in…

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Councils in Confab. Cambewarra and Wingecarribee Discuss New Road

Robertson Mail · Tuesday 22 October 1929 · page 4
Also in The Southern Mail

At last meeting of Wingecarribee Council a deputation was received from Cambewarra Council, the object being to discuss the proposed…

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Minister to Visit Robertson Deputation Re Resumption of Land for Railway

Robertson Mail · Friday 25 October 1929 · page 5
Also in The Southern Mail

Mr. Mark Morton informs us that the Minister for Railways (Mr. Stevens) will visit Robertson on Friday, 1st November, and will receive a…

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New Train Record

Robertson Mail · Tuesday 29 October 1929 · page 4
Also in The Southern Mail

Britain has set up a new record for an express railway journey which challenges the world. Under new schedules, the Great Western line is…

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Motor Accident Two Residents of Fitzroy Falls Injured

Robertson Mail · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 4

As Mr. John B. Kirkwood, of Fitzroy Falls was driving his car from Bowral to his home on Tuesday last, he met with an accident which…

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Motor Accident Two Residents of Fitz-roy Falls Injured

The Southern Mail · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 4

As Mr. John B. Kirkwood, of Fitz-roy Falls was driving his car from Bowral to his home on Tuesday last, he met with an accident which…

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