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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

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Crazy Bridge Game Tickles the Telegram

The Southern Mail · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 3

Thee crazy bridge games, which were the leading feature at the send off to Mr. Rod Pegg, as reported in last issue of The Mail, caused the…

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Neither Train Nor Lorry Travelled Too Fast. Coroner's Finding in Culwalla Railway Disaster Enquiry. Suggestions for Improvement of Crossing—overhead Bridge Suggested

The Southern Mail · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 5

That the Culwalla Disaster was purely accidental, neither train nor lorry travelling too fast, was the finding of District Coroner A. Galloway Miller following his enquiry into the causes of the death of the four victims of the collision between…

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"The Ghost Train." A British Picture Special

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 3

There are three rudiments that are necessary to make a mystery talking film a success. These are pep, punch and a really logical mystery. Roll all…

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Registration Labels on Windscreens of Motor Vehicles

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 4

In some instances uncertainty exists as to the necessity for presenting vehicles at district motor registries in connection with the…

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Culwalla Railway Disaster Coroner's Finding

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 2

The inquest concerning the deaths of Elva Francis Mortimer, Gladys Tolhurst, Henry Mackie and Henry Wilson, was held at Moss Vale Court…

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Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Southern Mail · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 2

At Monday's meeting of Wingecarribee Shire Council, the following report was received from the Engineer: MAIN ROADS…

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Building an Aeroplane Fleet

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 28 January 1933 · page 1

A very big item in the naval and military expenditure of the country in the near future will be the cost of building and maintaining…

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Facts and Fancies. Files Faster. Than An Aeroplane

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 28 January 1933 · page 4

There are several species of birds that can travel much faster than any aeroplane yet invented. The fastest of them is called the "frigate bird,"…

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Landslide Blocks Caves Road

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 2

The recent rains, which were more periodical showers than a rain-storm, terminated on Friday with the heaviest shower of the period locally…

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World's Biggest Bridge

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 4

In Its general dimensions, as well as in the enormous size and weight of the structural members composing it, the Quebec Bridge surpasses…

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Fun on the Railway

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 4 February 1933 · page 1

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

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Lost Leg in War May Lose Arm Sedan Car Collides with Motor Lorry

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 2

To have lost a leg in the war and to be threatened with the loss of an arm as a result of a motor accident on Sunday last, is the hard lot of…

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Railway Matters Discussed by Burrawang Progress Assn

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 2

Railway matters were given due consideration at last meeting of Burrawang Progress Association, and several suggestions were made…

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A New Departure Test Match Tickets at Railway Stations

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 2

Pursuing the policy of better public service, cricket enthusiasts in country districts are to be specially catered for by the State Railways…

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Car and Motor Lorry Collide on Button Forest Road

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 2

On Sunday evening a motor car driven by Mr. James Rooney, of the Census and Statistical Department, Canberra, came into collision with…

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Tea Cricket In Sydney Concession Ground Tickets Obtainable at Railway Stations

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 2

Excursion train arrangements are generally well known, and, it is not necessary to emphasise, are greatly appreciated To-day, however, we…

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No Proof of Wanton Driving Ironmines Bridge Collision

The Southern Mail · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 2

The sequel to the collision between a motor cycle and a car at Ironmines Bridge, near Mittagong, on 10th December, was enacted at…

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A Pitiful Scene Bowral Boys Bathe in Putrid Pool. Aldermen Motor to Coast

The Southern Mail · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 2

"Gee, Bill, doesn't it ham?" "There's dead cats in it, I guess." "Rotten eggs, too." "Four miles to Mittagong and six…

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Subsidizing the Railways Water at Less Than Cost

The Southern Mail · Friday 24 February 1933 · page 4

At last meeting of Mittagong Council a letter was received from the Railway Department asking that the price of water…

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World's Biggest Bridge

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 25 February 1933 · page 4

In its general dimensions, as well as in the enomous size and weight of the structural members composing it, the Quebec Bridge surpasses…

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