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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

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Wrapt in Flames Motor Mechanic Wagga

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 2

A young mechanic named George Hamilton, was seriously injured in an explosion of petrol fumes at a garage. Hamilton was in a car pit draining…

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The Railways

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 2

With the first appearance of the Rogers report on the railways we warned our readers to suspend judgment, and stated that…

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The Bridge

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 2

Doubtless many more country residents than ordinarily will visit Sydney this year because of the great additional attraction of the opening of…

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The Great Harbour Bridge Celebrations Special Railway Arrangements

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 3

By means of an attractive silhouette of the great Sydney Harbour Bridge, in association with a sketch of one of their modern long-distance…

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R. T. Ball and Bridge Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 3

Mr. R. T. Ball, who was Minister for Works in the Fuller Government, when it was decided to build the Sydney Harbour Bridge, feels that he…

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For the Bridge Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 3

The steamer Ulimaroa, which arrived this morning from New Zealand brought 800 passengers who came to take part in the ceremonies in…

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Railway Activities

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 3

Latest staff movements in the southern railway division include:—Transfers: W. Goddard, porter, Wallendbeen to Clyde Junction; D. Murchie, seventh…

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Harbour Bridge Opened in Goulburn

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 March 1932 · page 2

The Goulburn Young Men's Literary and debating Society attracted a large attendance of members at its first smoke social…

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Paling's Invitation For Bridge Opening

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 9 March 1932 · page 7

Doubtless many more residents than ordinarily will visit Sydney this year because of the great additional attraction of the opening of "The…

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NO. 3 Bridge Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 March 1932 · page 2

Mr. Whiddon announced to-day that Number 3 Bridge Lottery would be drawn on Thursday and Friday of next week…

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Bridge Opening Great Celebrations Pending Widespread Interest

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 9 March 1932 · page 2

Those who have been privileged to peep behind the scenes in connection with the floral section of the pageantry, with which the Sydney Harbour…

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

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 9 March 1932 · page 3

A sum of approximately £450,000,000 was expended for the construction and maintenance of streets and highways in the United States…

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Railway Tragedy Monte Carlo

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 March 1932 · page 3

The famous funicular railway was ascending at Laturbre when unexplainedly the driver lost control. The train careered down the track through…

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Brown Street Bridge

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 2

Like a lot of ratepayers, some aldermen seem to be wondering if the Brown Street bridge will ever be replaced. On Monday night Ald…

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Great Harbour Bridge. the Celebrations. Special Railway Arrangements

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 4

The Railway Department, taking time by the foreclocks has duplicated its usually adequate supply of excursion trains from country districts…

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To Be Repaired Bridge at Marulan

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 1

Following advice from the Main Roads Board the Mulwaree Shire Council will call tenders shortly for the widening and…

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Municipal Council Motor Licenses

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. The Mayor, Aid. A. D. Shaw, was in the chair and there…

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The Railways Too Much Politics Says Conference Mr. Goode Does Not Sign Canberra

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 2

Reports of the conference of railways and transport authorities which sat at the request of the, Premiers Conference, were laid…

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Wheat Harvest Railway Returns

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 2

According to official returns made available to-day there were only 50 bags of old senson's wheat stacked in the Goulburn railway division at the…

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Bridge Stamps

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 2

New stamps bearing the special Harbour Bridge design were available to tile public at the Goulburn Post Office today. Ordinary stamps will…

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