Killed on the Road Popular Bowral Boy Rides to His Death
A gloom was cast over Bowral on Sunday afternoon when it was learnt that Rupert Trood, one of the most popular of Messrs. R. S. Smith and…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1931
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Killed on the Road Popular Bowral Boy Rides to His Death
A gloom was cast over Bowral on Sunday afternoon when it was learnt that Rupert Trood, one of the most popular of Messrs R. S. Smith and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Local Roads Council to Appeal to Relief Fund
At last meeting of Wingecarribee Council the Engineer reported regarding several local roads:— B-RIDING ROAD…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Things They Forget Shire President's Straight Talk. Can't Build Roads Without Money
When ratepayers one month demand reduced rates and the next insist upon extensive improvements to the roads, it is small wonder that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tuesday, 14Th April Before Mr. M. E. Scene, P.M. Breaches of Motor Traffic Act
Arnold S. F. Taylor, on two charges of not returning his expired certificate, was fined 55 and 59 61 costs in each case…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Car Wisdom
An American motor magazine prints a series of witty reflections upon motors and their drivers:— The wise man changeth not, but…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Late Mr. Innes Road Left £1792 Estate for Wife, Gift to Faithful Friend
Probate was granted this week of the will of the late Hon, Sidney Reginald Innes Nord, who died on February 11, aged 73. The estate was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Gib Road Complaints Concerning Delay
At last meeting of Bowral Council, Mr. W.J. Bradley, vice-prerident of Royal Automobile Club, wrote protesting strongly against the long…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Landslide Wombeyam Caves Road Blocked
A heavy fall of rock has completely blocked the road between the River and Wombeyan Caves. The fallen rock varied from 8 ft…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Raids on Farmers' Potatoes "Bandicooting" As a New Road Art
Necessity breeds even stranger, thieves than bed-fellow, as many a poor farmer whose property adjoins the main road can testify…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Destructive Motor Lorry Drivers. The Editor, The Mail
Sir,—May I draw your attention to the destructive driving of some lorry owners, and the expense they cause to local Councils. Recently…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cars and Motors Ignition Failure
In case of ignition failure at any time, caused by a worn carbon brush, and With no spare brush available, a very good temporary repair can be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Not Due to Motor Competition
The economic advantages of the motor vehicles owned by the people are said to be embarrassing the profitable use of the peoples' money…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Road to Coast
It is understood that a preliminary survey and report will be prepared in regard to the proposed road to provide Goulburn with a direct route to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Engineer's Reports Main Roads
Robertson Road—Patching of the tarred surface is at present in progress, the worst sections of which have received attention…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State of Roads
At last meeting of Wingecarribee Council the Engineer reported as follows concerning local roads:- Robertson Road. Patching of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tarpaulins are Torn Off. Why Railways Wage "Rattler" War
Nine hundred tarpaulins have been lost in the past 11 months by the Railway Department, according to a statement by the local traffic inspector…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bowral Boys Will Train
Bowral Club is taking its football more seriously this season and is getting down to regular training. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Self Help Mandemar Residents Mend Their Road
Our Mandemar correspondent writes that a gang of men, making up their mindi to alter the bad state of the Mandemar road, set to work…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Cycling Defended
Motor cycling is condemned by the disciples of safety first at any price, mainly 'became it does not accord with their own interpretation of the…
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