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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

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Longest Bridge in Europe Storstrom Bridge In Denmark Built by Dorman, Long and Co

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 January 1938 · page 3

The longest bridge in Europe, the two-mile-long Storstrom bridge, Denmark, was ripened by King Christian IV., of Denmark, on September 26…

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Talkies "The Last Train From Madrid."

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 January 1938 · page 2

Glamorous Dorothy Lamour is starred in "The Last Train From Madrid," a drama based on actual events in Madrid under bombardment…

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Cars Collide Accident on Yamba Road. Maclean

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 January 1938 · page 3

A collision between cars driven by Mr. M. Green, of Maclean, and Mr. A. O. Englert, of James' Creek, occurred this morning, both cars suffering…

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Sudden Fatalities City Coroner's Record Many Due to Road Accidents. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 January 1938 · page 5

A record number of inquests and inquiries conducted by the City Coroner. Mr. Oram, during the year ended tonight. The number of sudden…

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2147 Motor Vehicles Stolen in 1937. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 January 1938 · page 3

During the year ended to-night 2147 motor vehicles, valued at £337,639, were stolen in city and country areas. Only 63 were not recovered…

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The Motor World News And Notes From The N.R.M.A. Blood Test in Denmark

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 January 1938 · page 6

Denmark has passed a regulation that in the event of an accident, not only must the driver undergo a blood test for the presence of alcohol, but…

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PIRACY Motor Yacht Adrift Owner Found Shot Dead Survivors' Thrilling Story. Los Angeles

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 January 1938 · page 5

Survivors of the motor yacht, A.A.F.J.E., which was found adrift off the coast of Mexico yesterday with its owner. Dwight Faulding, shot…

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Talkies "Last Train From Madrid." "Wild Money."

Daily Examiner · Monday 3 January 1938 · page 2

Dorothy Lamour is featured in "The Last Tram From Madrid," screening to- night at the Garden Theatre. Modern war-stricken Madrid is the locale for…

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On Woolgoolga Road Car Overturns Several Times Mother and Son Injured

Daily Examiner · Monday 3 January 1938 · page 4

While driving along Woolgoolga road towards Grafton at about 5.15 yesterday afternoon William Kennedy, aged 26, a resident of Edgar street,…

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Forest Road

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 4

Good progress has been made with a road which will form an important link between two large forest areas in the Woodburn district. This is the…

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Monte Carlo Rally Motor Reliability Europe's Greatest Contest

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 2

Europe's greatest annual motor eliability contest, the famous Monte Carlo Rally is set down for decision at he end of January. It will be the 17th…

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Burning Roads on Black Soil Plains N.S.W. Machine Being Used in Q'sland

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 6

The potter moulds his clay to the desired shape--then bakes it. Before the baking process the clay is soft and yielding. If water were added…

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Hangchow Recaptured by Chinese Denied By Japanese Train Smash on Canton Line Shanghai

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 5

Chinese newspapers report that General Fahkweis Ironsides, after a whirlwind offensive, aided by a flying column commanded by the…

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Boy on Bicycle Collision with Motor Lorry

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 4

Richard Everingham, aged 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abel Everingham, of North street, Grafton, was riding a bicycle in Pound street, Grafton…

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Aerodrome Bombed Chaos at Hankow. Hankow

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 5

Chaos reigned in Hankow when a large fleet of Japanese war planes heavily bombed the aerodrome, for the first time since the Government offices…

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Red Trucks What Witness Saw Movements On Road Demsey Murder Inquest Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 4

Public interest in the Demsey inquest was reflected again to-day when the Coronial Court was uncomfortably filled…

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Speed Limit First Prosecution Motor Cyclist Fined £5. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 5

The first prosecution under one of the provisions of the Speed Limit Act passed by Parliament last session took place at Paddington Court to-day…

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The Yamba Road

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 4

A reasonably good surface was maintained on the Yamba road during the holiday period and the heavy volume of holiday traffic found travelling…

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Prison Van Crashes Into Tram Demsey Murder Accused Uninjured. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 5

The prison van in which the four men accused of the murder of John Thomas Demsey were being returned from the inquest to Pentridge this…

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Wagga Aerodrome

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 3

Within a week work on Wagga's new aerodrome, four miles, along the Tarcutta road will be put in hand, and in a month it is expected that the work…

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