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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

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

Motor Cycling Poor Entry Some Thrills

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 3

On Sunday last the Moss Vale Motor Cycle Club held a grass hill, climb on Blake's Hill between Moss Vale and Sutton Forest, there being…

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Railway Freight Rates

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 5 September 1931 · page 4

Mr. Ar D. J. Forester, Assistant Railway Commissioner, informs ns that a statement attributed to him last Week, when replying to a de…

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Railway Freight Rates

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 8 September 1931 · page 3

Mr. A. D. J. Forster, Assistant Railway Commissioner, informs us that a statement attributed to him last week, when replying to a…

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That Deadly Bridge Board's Proposals Inadequate

The Southern Mail · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 5

The Town Clerk hag reported to Mittagong Council that the Main Roads Board's proposals for the improvement of the road at Malting…

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Extra Eight Hour Day Excursion Train

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 26 September 1931 · page 2

In order to provide extra excursion train facilities covering the Sydney Eight Hour Day weekend, the Railway Department has prepared a…

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Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Wingecarribee Shire Council, the Engineer reported:— STATE HIGHWAY…

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Motor Accident Four Persons Injured

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 10 October 1931 · page 4

Three Sydney residents were admitted to the District Hospital at Bawral for tertment for injuries received when the car in which…

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More Cheap Railway Trips

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 2

Further evidence of the Railway Commissioners desire to provide cheap excursion travel at seasons of the year most convenient to country…

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Melbourne Cup Excursion Train

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 2

Extraordinary low fares are quoted ly the Railway Department for excursion train travel to Melbourne for the convenience of passengers visiting…

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Shire Roads Report to Wingecarribee Council

The Southern Mail · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 4

The Shire Engineer (Mr. Leonard) made the following report to last meeting of Wingecarribee Council:—…

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A Preposterous Suggestion Main Roads Board and Mittagong Soldiers' Memorial. Oppose Dedication of Site on Ground That It Is an Obstruction to the Highway

The Southern Mail · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 4

The Main Roads Board has thrown a bomb into the Returned Soldiers League at Mittagong and taken an action that will undoubtedly be resented by every patriotic citizen throughout the Southern District. It objects to the beautiful Soldiers' Memorial at Mittagong the admiration and envy…

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On the Road to Prosperity

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 28 October 1931 · page 4

Politics seems to have been superceded by the economic element in public life. Bugland's going off the gold standard has caused a…

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Fun on the Railway

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 28 October 1931 · page 1

"Ma," began the boy,, as he entered the railway-carriage at a suburban station with a tired-looking woman, "ma, that man's like a…

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Killed by Train Shocking Accident at Tahmoor

The Southern Mail · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 3

A shocking accident occurred on the railway line near Tahmoor Station on Saturday or Sunday last. At 10.30 on Sunday morning,…

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The Railways

The Southern Mail · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 1

QUEENSLAND appears to be the only State that is facing its railway problem. There, amongst other things, the…

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Killed by Train Shocking Accident at Tahmoor

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 7 November 1931 · page 2

A shocking accident occurred on the railway line near Tahmoor station on Saturday or Sunday last.At 10.80 on Sunday morning,…

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Brief Mention New Railway Timetable

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 10 November 1931 · page 2

The Railway Department announces today several alterations in the railway services applicable to this district in connection with the issue…

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New Railway Timetable

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 11 November 1931 · page 4

Most people have a direct personal interest in train arrangements, because the railway services are vital to their comfort and the deve…

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Road Transport of Perishable Products

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 17 November 1931 · page 2

Mr. M .F. Morton, M.L.A., informs us that from an interview that he has had with the Transport Commissioners, the arrangements for the…

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Roads and Streets Engineers Report

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 3

At last meeting of Wingecarribee Shire Council, the Engineer submitted the following report regarding, roads:—…

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