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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

1,489 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 13 of 75

New Railway Log Dispute Referred to Court Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 5

The compulsory conference this afternoon, between the representatives of the unions affected by the have log, which the Railway Commissioners filed as a…

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Lorry and Rail Motor Meet Narrow Escapes. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 5

A narrow escape, from death was experienced by Patrick Hagg to-day, when a rail motor crashed into the lorry he was driving, at Bimbi road level crossing…

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New Motor Propulsion

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 4

According to a writer in the Lithgow Mercury, a resident of that town, who is renowned for his inventive genius, but is receiving relief pay, has discovered…

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Melbourne Tram Dispute Talk of General Strike. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 5

Because the Tramway Board refuse to re-employ five of Its employees a mass meeting of the Victorian branch of the Australian Tramway Employees' Union…

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Railway Bridge on Fire Train Backed Two Miles. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 5

While the south bound goods train was crossing a timber bridge about 200 feet long over Brown's Creek, near Yandina, at midnight on Saturday the driver…

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Fifteen Hurt In Train Smash Brisbane Express Crashes Into Engine In South Grafton Railway Yards Passengers Were Hurled From Seats Two Doctors Called To Attend Injured Official Statement Says Signal Was Against Express

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 4

When the Brisbane to Sydney express crashed into an engine which was shunting two trucks in the South Grafton railway yards at 4.40 on Saturday afternoon, fifteen people including the guard were injured, the latter seriously…

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Harwood Shire Council Meeting South Arm Road Loan for Yamba Street

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 6

The February meeting of the Harwood Shire Council was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Thursday, when there were present Crs. J. Parsons (president), A…

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Former Harwood Punt Converted to Motor Driven. Maclean

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 4

The steam ferry punt, built for the Harwood ferry service at Harwood some years ago and which was replaced by a former Grafton ferry, has had its steam…

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Aviation Question of Aerodrome Site South Grafton Council's . Discussion

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 3

At the meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council last night the Deputy Mayor (Ald. T. Agst) reported that in the absence of the Mayor he had presided at…

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Train Smash at Grafton

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

The guard was seriously injured and 14 others suffered lesser injuries when the Brisbane Express train crashed into an engine that was…

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Developmental Roads £250,000 Made Available

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 4

Mr. A. S. Henry. M.L.A., has been informed by the Unemployment Relief Council that £250,000 has been made available to the Main Roads Department…

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Unemployed Roads Construction Scheme Favored by Grafton Association

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 4

Several matters of importance to local unemployed were dealt with at a meeting of the Grafton Unemployed Association held at McDonald and Hynes'…

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Jumped From Train Escapee Before Court Injured Constable's Evidence Accused Committed for Trial

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 7

Before Mr. S. J. Bliss, P.M., at the Grafton Police Court, yesterday morning, Edward William Murray was charged with having escaped from lawful custody…

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Letters to the Editor Railway Smash at South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 4

Sir,--No doubt the railway accident at South Grafton on Saturday last will create quite a lot of interest to the travelling public and those in charge of the railway…

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By Roadside Man Left To Die Knocked Down by Motor Vehicle Alleged Race Between Utility Trucks. Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 4

Considerable interest was manifested in the Coroner's inquiry held at Coff's Harbor Police Court to-day before Mr. Chas Walker into the…

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'CHAOTIC' Position In Railways Due to Overlapping Awards Order to Restrain Granted. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 5

Referring to the chaotic position in the railway services due to overlapping awards and the conflict between the unions, Judge Drake Brockman…

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Crashed Into Fence Motor Cyclist Severely Injured Barbed Wire Round Neck. Leeton

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 5

A peculiar experience befell Clem Bloomfield, a motor cyclist, to-day when he crashed into a barbed wire fence. Regaining consciousness, he found a length…

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To High Court Railway Salaried Officers Does Dispute Exist? Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 5

High Court proceedings are to be instituted immediately by the Railway and Tramway Salaried Officers' Association, to determine whether any real dispute…

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Roller Skates Use on Public Roads Prohibited

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 4

In last week's Government Gazette was published a proclamation amending Ordinances 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, making it an offence for any person…

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Ulmarra Council Rates Fixed Proceedings for Arrears a Boundary Road Matter

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of the Ulmarra Council was held on Thursday night. There were present the Mayor (Ald. F. Hall) in the chair. Alds. H. [?]. Green, P. A…

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