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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

188 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 10 of 10

Fodder for Starving Stock Rebate to Be Alowed on Railway Consignments

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 12 December 1936 · page 2

Mr. M. F. Morton, has received the following communication from Mr. W. H. Newman, Secretary for Railways,…

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Road Mates

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 22 December 1936 · page 4

It was common for teamsters to work in pain along the difficult stages in olden days. When steep' hills cropped of suddenly they would…

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Concerning Cars. " The Car on the Right hat the Right-of-way." " When Walking on the Road, Keep to the Bight." Driver Must Dismount

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 22 December 1936 · page 3

According lo a County Court judge in England, it is the duty of a car or truck driver to dismount from the while while the petrol tank is being…

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Warnings to Motorists Watch the Luggage

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 23 December 1936 · page 4

The Royal Automobile Club of Australia advises motorists who intend to carry a quantity of luggage and damping…

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Shire Roads. Engineer's Report

The Southern Mail · Thursday 24 December 1936 · page 3

The following report on the roads in Wingecsrribce Shire was submitted by the engineer (Mr. Leonard) at the general meeting of the…

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In the Papers. Trams Doomed

The Southern Mail · Thursday 24 December 1936 · page 4

The third annual report of London Transport, which controls the co-ordinated suburban transport system of Britain's capital, provides…

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Concerning Cars. "The Car on the Right hat the Right-of-way." " When Walking on the Road, Keep to the Right." Much Coveted Award. Willys Wins Castrol Trophy

The Southern Mail · Thursday 24 December 1936 · page 4

The well-known and coveted Castrol trophy for 1936 has been awarded to Mr. Alf. Turner for his out-standing performance in R.A.C…

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Concerning Cars. " The Car on the Right hat the Right-of-way." " When Walking on the Road, Keep to the Right."

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 29 December 1936 · page 4

There was a considerable fall in sales of new cars during the past six months as compared with 1935. This in spite of higher prices for wool and…

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