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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

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Fatal Motor Accident. Bike Jumps 21 Feet. Returned Soldier Killed

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 2

A motor bike accident accurred at the junction of Molesworth and Conway streets, Lismore, about half-past six on Saturday afternoon, resulting in…

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Safebreakers at Work. Railway Bookstall Attacked a Large Amount Stolen. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 3

Two safes at the Flinders street bookstall, Melbourne, were blown open late on Saturday night and a large quantity of money stolen…

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Loss in Railway Revenue. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 5

It is estimated that £34,000 was lost in revenue by the Victorian Railway Department owing to recent restrictions in the passenger service. On the other hand, the…

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N.Z. Railway Dispute. Understanding Arrived At. Strike Threat Withdrawn. Wellington

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 3

The Wellington dispute between the railway firemen and the Department has been settled, a compromise having been arrived at. The men have…

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State Cabinet Meeting. Railway Commissioners and State Coal Mine. a Hurry-up Request. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 3

The State Cabinet to-day considered the report of the Minister, for Mines on the question of the State coal, mine at Lithgow. It was considered that…

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Aeroplane Sweep

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 4

Owing to the non-arrival of the aeroplanes at the Gymkhana yesterday arrangements have been made with Robinson Bros to give winners of free rides an…

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Gymkhana Aeroplane Rides

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 2

Owing to the non-appearance of the Aeroplanes' yesterday. arrangements have been made with Robinson Bros. to give winners of free flights an…

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Aeroplane Wrecked. Passenger Severely Injured. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 3

An aeroplane was wrecked at Windsor yesterday. The passenger was severely injured, but the pilot escaped unhurt…

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Aeroplane Crashes. Engine Fails Over Box Hill. the Machine Wrecked. Passenger Rendered Unconscious. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 3

The aeroplane which was piloted by J. H. Summers, of Peat's Ferry road, Horns by, with S. C. Francis, of Johnston street, Annandale, as a passenger, came to grief…

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Motor Cycle Record. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 1

A new motor cycle and side-car road record for the ride from Queanbeyan to Sydney and back was established by W. Freebody. He covered the distance, 385…

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North Coast Railway. Visit of Inspection. by Parliamentary Party. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 5

At the invitation of the North Coast Railway League a large Parliamentary party, comprising representatives of the Labor, National and Progressive parties…

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Motor Club Dinner

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 4

The Motor Club dinner at the Criterion on Hall last night was a fitting ending to the successes of the day. There was a good attendance of members and visitors,…

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Motor Gymkhana. In Aid of Hospital. Highly Successful Gathering. on the Grafton Racecourse

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 4

The Gymkhana held on the Grafton racecourse yesterday under the auspices of the Grafton District Motor Club in aid of the Grafton District Hospital proved…

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Fine Motor Cycle Riding

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 4

Although the Motor Club's Gymkhana at Grafton yesterday was a success in all ways and there were many fine exhibitions of motor riding and driving, several…

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A Boy's Death. Struck by Passing Tram. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 3

Cecil Gibbons, aged 10, was riding in a motor bus at St. Peter's and was leaning out of the window when a passing tram struck him on the head…

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Motor Club Dinner. Another Successful Gathering

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 2

The committee of the Grafton and District Motor Club entertained the visiting motorists, visitors and members of the club at a dinner and smoke…

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Holiday Traffic. Train and Tram Figures. Less Passengers, But More Revenue. Sydney. Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

Seven thousand fewer passengers were carried on the railways on Anniversary Day than on the same day last year, but the revenue increased…

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Serious Motor Cycle Accident. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 5

A motor cycle carnival was held yesterday at Gilgandra. Frank McClure was doing a preliminary spin, just prior to the first event, when he was seen to fall. It…

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Railway Revenue. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 4

Although fewer passengers were carried by the trains yesterday the total revenue was considerably greater as the result of the recent increase in fares…

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Casualties. a Motor Fatality. Lorry Gets Out of Control. Launceston

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 5

A motor accident occurred at Deloraine, resulting in the death of one person and serious injury to another. A motor lorry was being driven by George McKenzie and…

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