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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

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Subsidising the Railways Water at Less Tban Cost

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 25 February 1933 · page 3

A letter from the Railway Department was received at the last meeting of the Mittagong Council, asking that the price of water…

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Motor Car and Cart Collide

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 11 March 1933 · page 2

A collision between a baby Austin car and a horse and cart occurred near the intersection of Argyle Street and…

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Strong Protest Jamberoo Mountain Road

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 22 March 1933 · page 2

The Jamberoo Council, at its meeting on Thursday, decided to enter a strong protest against the suggested deproclamation of the Jamberoo…

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The Tramp's Paradise

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 29 March 1933 · page 1

Assuredly the tramp in Italy is a man to be envied! Save for a coat to his back and shoes to his feet there are few things which he need…

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Cheaper Roads

The Southern Mail · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 1

THERE is need for some cheaper method of road making to meet the needs of rural communities. Motor…

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Hints for Motorists New Tyres

The Southern Mail · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 5

Many motorists are in doubt, when they purchase a pair of new motor tyres, as to which wheels the new tyres should be fitted. Some…

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Bowral Main Roads Program for 1933

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 4 April 1933 · page 2

At last meeting of Bowral Council, The Ganger reported in regard to the main roads program for 1933:—The following maintenance work…

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Rival Roads Wingecarribee Shire Supports Berrima

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 4 April 1933 · page 2

At last meeting of Wingecarribee Shire it m decided to support the South Berrima Progress Association in an endeavor to have the Moss…

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Road Up the Gib Assistance to Repair Is Needed

The Southern Mail · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 2

The Works Committee of Mittagong Council, on Tuesday, recommended that the work on the road up the Gib be the first work to be…

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Facts and Fancies. Files Faster Than An Aeroplane

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 8 April 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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Fatal Accident Motor Cycle Collapsed

The Southern Mail · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 3

Mr. Fred. Bellingham, a ion of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bellingham, one of the most popular of the younger men of Bowral, died on Thursday from…

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Fatal Accident Motor Cycle Collapsed

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 April 1933 · page 2

Mr. Fred. Bellingham, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bellingham, one of the most popular of the younger men of Bowral, died on Thursday from injuries…

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Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Southern Mail · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 5

At Monday's meeting of Winge-carribee Shire Council, the Engineer (Mr. Leonard) submitted the following general report, which was…

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Motors and Motoring

The Southern Mail · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 5

One of the most remarkable developments brought about by the advent and acceptance of the motor vehicle by the civilised world, has…

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Tennis Railway Tournament

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 30 May 1933 · page 3

A Mixed Doubles Tournament arranged by the Moss Vale Railway Club, was commenced at the weekend and 19 couples participated. It was…

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World's Biggest Bridge

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 31 May 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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Not to Be Deproclaimed Jamberoo Mountain Road

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 3 June 1933 · page 4

A Climb down for Wiegecarribee the Main Roads Board has officially stated that no action will be taken by that Department as…

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Facts and Fancies. Files Footer Than An Aeroplane

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 7 June 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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Not a State Highway Albion Park-moss Vale Road

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 2

With reference to the proposal to have the Albion Park-Moas Vale road taken over the Government, Mr. S. R. Henderson, secretary of the Maine…

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Noisy Motor Vehicles Police Action

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 4

The police are conducting a campaign against noisy motor vehicles. Local motor owners would be well advised to make…

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