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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

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N.S.W. RAILWAYS Commissioner's Annual Inspection Grafton, Thursday, Feb. 6

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 4

The Chief Railways Commissioner, Mr. T. Hartigan, accompanied by the Assistant Commissioner, Mr. F. C. Garside, and departmental heads, will…

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Guyra-dorrigo Road

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 1

At question time at last meeting of the Armidale City Council, Aid. Watfeon directed attention to the intention of the Government to build a highway…

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Road Work in North

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 1

Motorists using the Pacific highway are advised by the N. R. M. A., touring department to exercise care at several places where major road work is in…

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Guyra-Dorrigo Road Armidale Council Discussion

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 4

At question time at last meeting of the Armidale City Council, Ald. Watson directed attention to the intention of the Government to build a…

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Guyra-Dorrigo Road Interest at Armidale Belated Criticism

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 5

It is rather surprising to learn that members of the City Council of Armidale and other prominent residents of that centre have just become…

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Nymboida Shire Meeting Of Council Unpaid Rates Eatonsville Punt Road

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 6

The January meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, South Grafton, yesterday morning, there being present Crs…

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Local and General. Railway Commissioner's Visit

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 2

Advice has been received that the Chief Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Hartigan), who recently returned from an extended trip abroad…

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Motor Notes

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 6

The volume of work handled by the Patrol Department of the N.R.M.A. during the month of December broke all records. In the County of…

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The Motor World News And Notes From The N. R. M. A. Speed Limit in England

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 3

According to Mr. J. C. Watson, president of the N. R. M. A., the action taken in England limiting the speed of motor vehicles to 30 miles an hour in certain…

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Bad Smash Express Hits Trucks Two Dead-- 27 Injured English Railway Disaster London

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 5

A serious railway accident, involving the loss of two lives, occurred early this morning about live miles from Swindon on the Great…

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16 Days Motor Race? Perth, Darwin, Sydney Test for Cars and Drivers Publicity for Australia

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 7

Judging by the world-wide interest that the proposed motor car race across Africa from Algiers to Johannesburg (8139 miles) aroused and the…

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Monkey Upset Motorist Man Fined £50 in All

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 7

At Southport, England, recently a motor salesman was fined £40 for driving a car while under the influence of drink, and £5 on each of two charges…

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C.R. Aero Club Aeroplane Purchased Flying to Commence Monday Next

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 4

It is announced that, weather and other circumstances permitting, the Clarence River Aero Club's Gipsy Moth aeroplane, VH-UIF, will arrive on the…

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Fell From Train

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 2

Harold Cameron, 49, a cattle dealer, residing at the Club Hotel, Glen lnnes, was travelling by the Brisbane mail to Uralla on Wednesday night to…

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Yamba Road Iluka And Broome's Head Roads As Alternatives Harwood Shire Council Matters to Be Placed Before Minister

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 4

A special meeting of the Harwood Shire Council was held on Saturday morning, in the Shire Hall, Maclean, when there were present :Crs. D. K…

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Thirteen Killed Aeroplane Crash in Bolivia. La Paz (Bolivia)

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 5

Thirteen persons, including 10 passengers and three members of the crew, were killed when an aeroplane crashed near the town of Challavinto, in a…

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State Forest Road Inspected by Minister. Bellingen

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 5

Mr. R. S. Vincent, Minister for Mines and Forests, accompanied by Mr. E. H. Swain, Commissioner for Forests, visited Bellingen this week and made…

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Band From Cairns to Play at South Grafton Railway Station

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 4

The 31st Batt. Q.ueensland Military Band will travel to Sydney on the Brisbane express this afternoon and, at South Grafton railway station, during…

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"Train Too Slow"

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 4

Kiddies from far western Queensland, who had their first ride in a train on their way to the Bush Brotherhood seaside camp at…

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Broome's Head Road

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 6

The trustees of Broome's Head Reserve, in an endeavor to improve conditions for visitors to that popular seaside resort, drew up a petition at the…

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