Motorist Missing Suicide Suspected Search in Queensland. Brisbane
Police at Mooloolabah, on the coast, about 50 miles north of Brisbane, are searching for the body of Alexander J. Petherbridge, of Ashgrove, Brisbane,…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1938
1,397 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 70
Three Raids By Armed Bandit Shot Fired at Railway Porter. Melbourne
In three raids on Saturday night an armed bandit held up two shopkeepers and a railway porter, firing a shot at the latter when he attempted to grapple…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →SOUTHGATE v. RAILWAY
There was a close finish in the Southgate v. Railway match at Lower Fisher Park No. 1 wicket. Railway needed two runs for victory with four…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →AERODROME £50 Grant Wanted Deputation to South Grafton Council
At last night's meeting of South Grafton Council a deputation from the Northern New South Wales Aero Club waited on the council, led by Mr. Bruce…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Special Train For Cavalry Squadron 15Th Light Horse Regiment at South Grafton
The South Grafton railway station presented a veritable hive of activity a little after midday yesterday, when a special train, conveying about 60…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Robbing Railway North Coast Losses Men Gaoled at Kempsey
Allan Morris, Leslie G. Baker and Arthur Baker were charged at Kempsey Police Court last week with thefts from the railway on different…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Car Burnt
Driving out home to Karangi several nights ago, about 8 o'clock, Mr. Albeit C. Rowe had his Morris roadster car, of the bull-nose type,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →This Motorist Was a "Learner." London, January 8
A motor car standing at night in a country lane near Wrexham, North Wales, attracted the attention of a police officer…
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Stepping into the wrong train after partaking of refreshment at Werris Creek on Friday, a northern traveller was whisked south while his wife, in…
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When Thomas Griffiths, 42, pleaded guilty at Casino Police Court on Monday morning, to a charge of trespassing on railway property, it was stated…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Britishers Arrested Trampled on Japanese Flag. Tokio
The "Nagoya Shinaichi" reports that seven members of the crew of the British steamer Severnleigh, which is under charter to a Japanese firm,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Race Trams Two Hours Late. Sydney
Race trams on the way to Randwick to-day were held up between the city and Moore Park for periods [?]ing from one hour to two hours,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Westward Ho! East-West Railway Better Communication League 2 in Fund for Movement Expenses
Following upon a resolution carried at the meeting on Wednesday night of last week, at the Grafton Town Hall, held under the auspices of the Clarence…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →HOLD-UP Jap. Advance op Railway Chinese Troops Attacking. London
According to "The Times" correspondent at Shanghai, reports reaching there suggest a hold-up in the Japanese advance along the strategic Lungha…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →King George by Plane to Aerodrome. London
The King flew from Sandringham to Cranwell aerodrome to-day, inspected various sections and lunched with the cadets in the dining hall. He…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bridge Experts Reno
Ely Culbertson, world contract bridge expert, and his wife have been divorced…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →GLENREAGH State Of Roads Citizens' Meeting
Convened by Mr. C. Milson, of Glenreagh, a meeting of citizens was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday last, Mr. A. Wilson being appointed as…
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Sir,--In replying to my letter of Saturday's issue, Councillor Beckman states "no useful suggestions are offered." Judging from…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Yamba Road Special Grant Urged. Maclean
Considerable interest is being, taken in the Maclean-Yamba road by local public bodies, the opinion being that a special grant should be obtained for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →COLLISION Three Coastal Ships Under Pyrmont Bridge. Sydney
Seamen scattered for safety to-day when three ships collided in the harbor, under Pyrmont bridge. Two ships were slightly damaged, but the most…
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