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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

1,966 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 10 of 99

Tragic Motor Accident

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 3

Mr. James Lulham, a well-known Resident of Taree, was killed in a motor accident above Wingham last Sunday. He was 62 years of age…

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Motor Industry Exchange of Executives

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 7

Mr. W. C. Durant announces through the American press, says a cable from New York, new management of Durant Motors as follows:--…

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Hands Off the Motorists' Money

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 7

The suggestion by the Minister for bands. during the week end address in the country, that there was a possibility that a portion of the revenue from the…

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Railway Employee's 46 Years' Service

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 4

Recently a large and representative gathering of railway empoyees, gathered in the Fernery at the Lismore loco. depot to say farewell to an old and esteemed…

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Inspection of Motorists' Licenses

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 7

From information submitted to the N.R.M.A., it would appear that from time the production of motorists' licenses has been demanded by municipal…

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Level Crossing Smash Motor Cyclist Killed Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 5

When a train crashed into a motor cycle on a railway level crossing at Morphettville, last night, John Roberts, 21, rider, was killed. The body was carried some…

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Money for Roads

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 3

The effect of the restoration of the provisions in the Main Roads Act, where by the Main Roads Board now receives the whole of the nett proceeds of motor…

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The "Reso" Train?

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 4

Mr. F. M. V. Earle, district secretary of the P.P.U., has received word from Mr. M. P. Dunlop, general secretary of the P.P.U., that he and Inspector Lovett,…

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N,r,m,a, Notes Nails on Roads

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 3

That nails are being scattered on some of the well-used roads maliciously is asserted by the N.R.M.A.. which is in possession of a vicious-looking tyre…

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Weekly Motor Notes Petrol and Oil Should Be Strained

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 3

The straining of oil and petrol every time one or other is added seems to entail unnecessary trouble, and the motorist consoles himself with the thought…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 3

The 1929 model of a well-known American car has no fuses in the electrical system. A small buzzer is fitted instead. The idea is that danger is caused by the…

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Campbell in Africa to Attack Speed Motor Record Capetown

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 5

Malcolm Campbell arrived here on Monday to attack the world's speed motor record. He wirelessed, in response to greetings, that his object was to prove…

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Wrecked Motor Cycle Driver Killed--passenger Injured. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 5

A wreeked motor cycle was found on Princes street. John Grigg, 20, the driver, and Vera Egan, 17, his passenger, were on the road suffering from head…

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Was in Car With Missing Motorist Man's Alleged Statement the Donnybrook Mystery Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 5

Joseph Viscoe was charged, at Murtoa police court,with vagrancy and remanded till to-day. The police hope that he will be able to throw some…

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Fell From Train Man Killed Near Medlow Bath. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

Charles Lacy, 23, of Marrickville, was killed when he fell from a train near Medlow Bath last night. It is believed he was crossing from one carriage to…

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Man Killed Jolted Off Tram Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

An elderly man, who has not yet been identified, was standing up in one of the "jumping jack" trams, which run on the Bellevue Hill line, when he was…

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Increase in Crime Influence of Railway Camps. Goulburn

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

The police report shows an increase of crime in the Southern Division during the past year. No less than 7002 cases were heard in the courts during that…

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Drunk at the Wheel. Motor Driver Fined £20. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

At the Central Police Court Dr. Arthur Burgo, 48, who pleaded guilty to a charge of driving a car under the influence of liquor, was fined £20 and his license…

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Railway Waggon Unroofed

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

Showing the intensity of a storm which raged in the vicinity of Clifton a few days ago, the roof was lfted bodily off a box waggon attached to a train en route…

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Youth Sentenced Placed Stone on Railway Line. ARMlDALE

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 3

Peter Fennel, a youth, who was convicted of placing a stone on the railway line near Guyra, was sentenced to twelve mouths' gaol…

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