Facts and Fancies. [?] Faster Than An Aeroplane
There are several species of bride that can travel much faster than any aeroplane yet invented. The fastest of them is called the "frigate brid."…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1938
156 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 3 of 8
Road Cycling
The road race conducted by Mittagong Cycle Club over a course of 31 miles on Saturday wan won by C. Evans, who narrowly beat W…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Roads in the Shire. Engineer's Report
The following report was presented by the Engineer at Monday's meeting of Wingecarribee Shire Council:— State Highway…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Praise for Council. Work for Berrima Road
Members and officers of Wingecarribee Shire Council and the local members of Parliament are highly praised in the annual report of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →What Our Editor Thinks Railway Snobbery
WHENEVER I visit Sydney I am struck by the number of almost empty first-class carriages run on suburban trains…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railway Excursions. Anywhere to Anywhere in the State
In connection with the varied program of entertainments in Sydney this Easter and thereafter, the Department of Railways has arranged…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Proposed Tourist Road at Bundanoon
At the request of a deputation from the Bundanoon Trustees and, the Progress Association, the Shire Council recently made application to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Excursions in April Anywhere to Anywhere in New South Wales
In connection with the very varied programme of entertainments in Sydney this Easter and thereafter, the Department of Railways has…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Loan for Roads. Proposal Before Bowral Council
At a special meeting of Bowral Council on Wednesday night, the matter of raising an ordinary loan for road construction in Kirkham…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bad Manners Cause Road Accidents
Driving skill, good road judgment and mental alertness are all valuable qualities in ensuring safety on the road: yet they are according to one…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Needs. Visit of Commissioner
The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) who was accompanied by the Assistant Commissioner (Mr. F. C. Garside), the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Needs Visit of Commissioner
The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) who was accompanied by the Assistant Commissioner (Mr. F. C. Garside), the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Late Train Wanted. The Editor, The Mail
Sir,—The Bowral Council is to [?] congratulated on pressing the Railway Commissioner for a tram from Sydney on Saturday afternoons at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Notes Show Week for Country Motorists
Country motorists who will be in Sydney for the Easier vacation and the Royal Show will perhaps find the roads…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Noisy Motor Cycles
The presiding magistrate Mr. A. G. Hardwick S.M., at the recent Kiama Police Court, was severe in his remarks regarding motor cycles…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cheap Travel Railway Concessions Extended
Railway concession fares for travel "from anywhere to anywhere" in New South Wales at single fare plus a third will continue in force until…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Express Fire Two Men Discharged Alleged Drinking on Train
"It seeing to be necessary in the interests of the travelling public for the Railways Commissioners to take steps…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Construction of Footway On Berrima Bridge
At the meeting of the "Wingecarribee Shire Council held on Monday a letter was received from the Nattai Shire…
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We make the following extracts from a comprehensive report presented to Wingecarribee Council by the Engineer (Mr. Leonard):—…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Road Cycling. the Championship. Dempsey Retains Title
W. Dempsey, a popular member of Mitagong Cycle Club, clipped two and a half minutes off his former record in winning the club…
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