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Southern Highlands · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

188 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 7 of 10

Sutton Forest to, Bundanoon Road

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

At Monday's meeting of the Shire Council a letter was received from the Department of Works and Local…

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More Railway Excursions

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

A reminder that the holiday season is with us again comes from the Department of Railways in the shape of the announcement of cheap excarsions…

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Motor Notes Wild Flower Appeal, Heeded

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 4

Motorists and hikers have heeded the appeal of the R.A.C.A., to refrain from picking native flowers in the parks…

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Roads v. Sports. Diccussion in Mittagong Council

The Southern Mail · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 2

At the meeting of Mittagong Council on Tuesday night a letter was received from the Mittagong Ratepayers and Progress Association…

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Motor Notes Uniform Registration System

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 4

One uniform system of car registration throughout the Commonwealth is advocated by the R.A.C.A. The Club…

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Road to Robertson. Engineer's Advice

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 3

In a report to Wingecarribee Shire Council, Mr. Burns, engineer, referring to the work on the road from Moss Vale to Robertson, said:—…

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

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 4

The R.A.C.A. reports that motorists and hikers have generally heeded the appeal to refrain from picking native flowers in the parks and…

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Road Cycling. Great Race at Mittagong

The Southern Mail · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 3

The race conducted by the Miltagong Cycle Club on Saturday drew a large crowd of spectators who were treated to a good exhibition of…

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Concerning Cars. "The Car on the Right has the Right-of-way." "When Walking on the Road, Keep to the Right." Avon Dam Restrictions

The Southern Mail · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 3

The R.A.C.A. has been informed by the Water Board that the approach from the Avon Dam By-wash is now being demolished for…

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Railway Matters. Visit of Commissioner

The Southern Mail · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 2

The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) accompanied by the Assistant Commissioner (Mr. F. C. Gardisc) and the heads of the…

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Railway Commissioner's visit

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 2

The Commissioner for Rail ways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, accompanied by the Assistant Commissioner and heads of the…

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Motor Notes Avon Dam Restrictions

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 4

The R.A.C.A has been informed by the Water Board inst the approach from the Avon Dam by-Wash is now…

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Owner Fined. Unlicensed Motor Car

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 3

At the Moss Vale Police Court on Wednesday afternoon Ian MacGoun, of Bowral, pleaded not guilty to a charge of permitting an unlicensed…

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Improving By-Roads

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 30 September 1936 · page 2

At the U.A.P. conference, held at Tilba recently. Berry representatives moved for an amendment of the Local Government Act to…

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

The Southern Mail · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 5

It has been suggested by an American Automobile Club that the dials of automobile speedometers should incorporate figures which will show…

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Motor Notes (From the Roads and Tours) Dept. of the R.A.C.A.) Traffic Fines By Post

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 3 October 1936 · page 4

The introduction next session of the promised Bill to permit traffic offenders to plead guilty and pay their fines…

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Road Cycling. Inter-club Race

The Southern Mail · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 2

An inter-club road race between the Moss Vale and Mittagong Cycle Clubs was held on Saturday over a course through Berrima to the Cross…

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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." Cause of Accidents

The Southern Mail · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 3

To clarify the position as regards the actual causes of fatal traffic accidents in Great Britain, the Minister of Transport caused inquiries…

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Shire Roads

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 10 October 1936 · page 3

Work on the Shire roads is being carried out as far as funds will permit. At Wilde's meadow, forming and gravelling is in progress…

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Berrima Bridge Damaged by Fire

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 10 October 1936 · page 2

About 7.30 p.m. on Thursday the Moss Vale Fire Brigade received a call from Berrima to hasten to a fire on the…

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