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

Railways, roads & transport, 1947

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[?]30,000 Needed For Boorowa Shire Roads "Government Assistance Essential"

The Burrowa News · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 2

"APPROXIMATELY £30,000 IS NEEDED TO RESTORE BOOROWA SHIRE ROADS TO A PRE-WAR STANDARD. IN MY OPINION, THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD MAKE A SUBSTANTIAL GRANT TO THE COUNCIL FOR THIS PURPOSE."…

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Quicker to Walk Than G0 by Train Boorowa -Cowra Rail Services

The Burrowa News · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 10

"A person could walk from Boorowa to Cowra almost as quick as to go by train. So said Mr. Jack Collins,…

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Goulburn and Its Aerodrome Awaiting Inter-Departmental Committee's Report

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 5

Writing to the Goulburn Development League, the Director-General of Civil Aviation stated in a letter…

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Stock Transport on Railways More Trucks Required for Distant Buyers, is Claimed

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 1

Attention should be given by the responsible authorities in providing more railway trucks to allow buyers to transport stock to districts where better seasonal conditions prevail, stated the stock Inspector, Mr. F…

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Level Crossing Smash Petrol Lorry and Train Meet

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 23 April 1947 · page 5

SYDNEY: The driver of a lorry, carrying more than 2,000 gallons of petrol, narrowly escaped injury yesterday…

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Tallaganda Shire Nerriga Writes Regarding Oallen Road

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 23 April 1947 · page 7

Present at the regular meeting of the Tallaganda Shire Council were the President, Councillor E. C. Smith and Councillors, Maher, Hassall. Dunshea, Byrne and Garvey…

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Claim for Injuries Railway Case

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 4

A railway employee who was injured while working at the South Goulburn locomotive depot on March 11,…

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Boorowa Day Train Service Asked to Be Restored

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 2

The Boorowa Shire Council wants the restoration of a day train service for Boorowa. At its last meeting, Cr…

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To Speed Up Super Deliveries Road Transport May Be Used

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 5

Wheat farmers in Southern districts who are experiencing delays a delivery of superphosphate may now make use of road…

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Railway Football Club

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 1

Railway Football Club intend to form a reserve grade team and enter in the Goulburn Rugby League's reserve grade…

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Claim Outcome of Accident Railwayman Hurt on Way to Work

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 2

A claim by a former Goulburn burn railway employee for compensation resulting from an accident in which he…

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Soccer: Waratah Beats Railway by 3 Goals to Nil

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 5

A large crowd watched Railway and Waratahs fight for superiority in the first round of the soccer competition. Waratahs, with more experienced players, were a little too good for the newly-formed Railway,…

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Mr. Bladwell Speaks on Railways Outlines Vigorous Policy

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 3

Speaking last night at West Goulburn, Mr. Ray Bladwell said: It is high time that the magnificent effort put forward by the Railway workers of N.S.W. throughout the war years was more adequately recognised."…

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Mr. Tully Speaks on the Railways Improvement by Government

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 5

During the greater, part of the Labour Government's tenure of office," said Mr. Tully, M.L.A., member for Goulburn, speaking at South Goulburn Loco., "war conditions prevailed and the railway staff was most…

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Motorist on Liquor Charge Cyclist's Allegation

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 4

A Goulburn resident was arrested last night and charged with having driven while under the influence of liquor…

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Gundagai and Main Roads

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 5

The Gundagai Shire Council intends moving to have a number of district roads. Amongst these is the…

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10 Killed in Brisbane Train Tragedy Three Carriage Telescope When Engine Leaves Line

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 3

BRISBANE: Four persons were killed and 60 injured when a train was derailed near Camp Mountain, about 20 miles from Brisbane this morning…

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Mr. Gordon Heyman Killed in Car Accident Shire Engineer Injured and in Hospital Shocking Fatality on Yass-canberra Road This Morning

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 2

Mr. Gordon Heyman, teller at the Commonwealth Bank, one of the finest and most likeable young men in Yass, was killed instantly in a shocking car accident on the Yass-Canberra road, 16 miles from Yass…

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Accidental Death Inquest Into Goulburn Railway Fatality

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 2

A finding of accidental death was made at the inquiry into the death last month of Harold James Smith, 34, railway employee, which was held at the Goulburn Courthouse on Saturday…

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Norths, Railway Win on Saturday First-Grade Comp

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 5

The first games in the local first grade competition were conducted on Saturday at the Sportsground and some very…

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