Motor Cyclist’s Death
SINGLETON, Friday.—The inquest into the death of William John Wright, 18, of Mayfield, Newcastle, who was killed when…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1948
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25 Years Ago (From issues of "Argus" for period ended April 30, 1923). Motor Record-Breaking Dancers
At the monthly Meeting of the Primary Producers' Union on Tuesday, Mr. E. T. Sattler moved that the District Council…
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BOLOGNA, May 1.—A bridge, under construction at Montscastello, 55 miles south-east of Bologna, collapsed and killed 15…
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Excursion, tickets (at single fare for the return journey) are issued every month for travel to and from the country by certain trains. These…
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The Secretary for Railways (Mr. S. R. Nicholas) announced to-day that arrangements had been made for the issue of excursion tickets (at single…
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LONDON, May 3.—British inventors are the first to produce a ministers gas turbine engine for use in road vehicles, says…
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SINGLETON, Monday. — A motor cyclist John S. Fisher, of Kurri Kurri, was admitted to the Dangar Cottage Hospital by the…
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DARWIN, Monday. —Provided the weather held good, there was a strong chance, of refloating the Phoenix on the spring tides; due…
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The Main Roads Board is calling fresh tenders for the construction of three large bridges in New South Wales because…
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ORANGE, Tuesday.—Patricia McCauley, 11, of Huntley, was killed by the Central Western. Express at Bloomfield siding, near…
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“I am very disappointed with the two officers concerned,” said Ald. M. J. Clyde at Maitland City Council last night when told that…
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To save business firms and residents of High-st., West Maitland, an expense of possibly £10 for road opening fees when the [?]…
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On Friday night, Wallarobba Shire Council met the Minister, Hon J. J. Cahill, in deputation. Present were the President, Cr. J. B. Carlton, Cr…
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LONDON, May 5.—A boy aged about 13 is being sought by the police following the wounding of a railway guard in the guard’s…
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Motorists without expert knowledge are advised by the NRMA not to tinker with a recalcitrant car engine on the roadside after…
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When the Business Men’s Club drew attention to the need for reconstruction of the booking office at West Maitland railway…
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A start has been made on the two-mile deviation on the Tomago side of the Hunter River, near Heaxham. Because of swampy ground the work…
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The Railway Department advises that a relief train for the Armidale Express will be run on Saturday only…
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A record motor transport of sheep from one station under single ownership is expected if the trials now in progress are…
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Referring to a statement that an examination was being made into distributors' margin on new motor cars the Commonwealth Prices…
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