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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

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

Gib Lookout Road of Access May Be Constructed. Ald. Elliott Offers Ten Pounds Towards Cost

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 2

At Bowral Council meeting on Thursday, the Works Overseer submitted a report on the proposal to make a road to the reserve on the…

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Woman's Death Motor Car Accident

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 2

"I am satisfied entirely that this unfortunate occurrence was an accident, and there is no question whatever to came doubt as to the…

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Motor Bus Bedles. Protest Against Imports

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 3

A vigorous protest against the importation of fully equipped motor buses was made on Monday by Mr. H. Morris, secretary of the…

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The Roads Board Should Do It

The Southern Mail · Friday 28 February 1930 · page 1

THERE is continual complaint from tourists that signs are not placed at convenient points, that they do not give sufficient…

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Fleecing Railway Users

The Southern Mail · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 1

THE STATE RAILWAYS would pay handsomely if they were conducted as a business undertaking and not made…

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Too Speedy Motor Cyclists Fined for Dangerous Driving

The Southern Mail · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 2

At Bowral Court on Wednesday two Sydney motor-cyclists were proceeded against for travelling in a manner dangerous to the public…

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Motor Fatality Well-known Bowral Resident Dies of Injuries

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 2

Mr. C. W. Hardinge, a widely-known and popular resident of Bowral, died in Auburn Hospital on Sunday as the result of a motor accident…

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Sad Motor Fatality Death From Injuries

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 2

The death occurred on Sunday night in Auburn district hospital as the result of injuries received in a motor accident on Liverpool road,…

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Motor Fatality Mr. George Gilbert Killed

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 3

Sympathy is expressed throughout the Burrawang district with Mr. J. H. Gilbert in the tragic loss of his son George, who was killed in a motor…

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Complete Range. Whippit Co.'s Motor Vehicles

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 4

With the introduction of the 1930 model of the Whippet Six 30-cwt. truck, known as the Willys Six in honor of Mr. John N. Willys, the…

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Beautifying the Roads. Mr.yarwood's Good Work

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 2

Mr F. N, Yarwood wrote to the shire council's last meeting stating that on 16th March he had a look at the oak trees planted at the triangle…

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Claim for Damage to a Car on Shire Roads

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 2

A communication was received at the shire council meeting on Monday from the Standard Insurance, Co. Ltd., without prejudice,…

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Practical Test Do Hill Climbs Damage Roads?

The Southern Mail · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 4

Nattai Shire Council recently protested to the R.A.A.C. against the damage done to Robertson Hill Road because of the hill climbing tests…

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Pole Across Road Damages Claimed From Shire

The Southern Mail · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 6

Wingecarribee Shire Council has received a letter from the Standard Insurance Co. Ltd., written without prejudice, in respect to damage to a…

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At Long Last Work Started on Gib Road

The Southern Mail · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 4

After years of delay a start has been made upon the construction of the new road from Mittagong to Bowral over the Gib…

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The Gib Reserve Further Postponement of Road Decision

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 3

The proposal to construct a road of access to the reserve on the Gib heights was advanced a further step at the meeting of Bowral Council on…

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Bowral-Mittagong Road

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 9 April 1930 · page 2

After years of delay a start has been made upon the construction of the new road from Mittagong to Bowral over the Gib…

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Railway Excursion Tickets

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 9 April 1930 · page 2

The Railway Department announces a new departure in regard to excursion tickets. In the past it has been necessary for the holder…

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Territory v Revenue More Roads But Little Money

The Southern Mail · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 6

Wingecarribee Shire Council is not too pleased with the lands proposed to be tacked on to the Shire as a result of the recent inquiry by the…

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Side Street Traffic More Dangerous Than on Main Roads

The Southern Mail · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 6

Replying to a request from Moss Vale Council for the erection of danger signs on a main road, the Main Roads Board said it was considered…

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