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Railways, roads & transport, 1938

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Motoring. the Red, Green and Amber Lights

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 6

Considering the increase of the traffic control light signals in the city it is difficult to realise that quite a large percentage of drivers are still…

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The Hole in the Road. and What the Law Says

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 7

At a meeting where road accidents were being discussed, an interesting question was asked: "How many years will it take before the…

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Railway Speed Board Innovation on North Coast Line

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 4

An innovation has been introduced on the North Coast line by the introduction of a railway speed board situated at each end of the curves for the…

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Alleged Manslaughter Motor Cyclist Killed. Sydney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 3

Following tho death of Michael Robt. Andrews, 30, of Alexandria, after his motor cycle had boon struck by alleged hit-run motorist, a man was…

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England's Roads Criticised

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 11

Lord Wolmer criticised England's existing roads and advocated the building of new ones at the opening of a recent road exhibition. It was…

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Finds Road Faults

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 11

In America road constructors use a curious machine which looks like a primitive cycle-car and "smells out" all bumps and hollows, and indicates…

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Road Signs Damaged

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 11

The damaging of road signs and warning notices by irresponsible persons is frequently brought under the notice of the N.R.M.A. The latest…

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Motor Notes. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. British Road Improvements

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 11

According to an official report, there were 2093 road junctions improved in Great Britain during the financial year, 1936-37; 1168 miles of…

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Road from Cundle to Jones Island. Tinonee. May 27, 1871

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 8

Mr. Forster having kindly consented to look after a petition residents of the Lower Manning asking that the "annual vote for the road…

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Motor Notes News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Rubber Number Plates

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 3

Number plates made of rubber are now obtainable in England. Their advantages are that they will not rattle, that they do not reflect…

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Railway Robberies Heavy Losses on the North Coast. Convicted Men Sent to Gaol

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 1

At Kempsey Police Court, before Mr. H. Solling, P.M., Alan Morris was charged that, on or about 16th October, 1937, between Darling…

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Man Found on Railway Line Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 4

A man believed to be Stanley Wild, 52, was found unconscious to-day beside the railway line at Glenbrook. He regained his senses for a few…

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England's Roads Criticised

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 7

Lord Wolmer criticised England's existing roads and advocated the building of new ones at the opening of a recent road exhibition. It was absolute…

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Finds Road Faults

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 7

In America road constructors use a curious machine which looks like a primitive cycle-car and "smells out" all bumps and hollows, and indicates them…

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Tamworth-mount George Road Proposal Explained Rich Country Traversed

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 3

The proposal to build a road from Tamworth to the Central North Coast via Nowendoc and Cooplacurrippa to Mount George has for its main objects…

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Special Motor Taxation

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 7

An English motoring journal declares that although the British motorist helps to contribute to national safety by keeping up the motor industry, he is…

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

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 7

Mr. P. K. Mullick, of Calcutta, must be unique is being a collector of motorcars. He has over 50 machines housed at his residence. Most of his cars are…

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Motorists, Study This. It May Save You Pain—and Cash

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 4

Motorists who have committed breaches of the Traffic Act since the beginning of the year have found that there are no "beg pardons" about the…

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Fatal Motor Accident. Sydney, Tuesday

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 2

Perth: When a motor truck conveying 19 persons returning from a dance, skidded and overturned near Reedy. Douglas Jolly, 28, was killed outright,…

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Fatal Motor Accident. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 5

Ernest Thomas Campbell, 42, a commercial traveller, was driving with a companion near Bong Bong bridge early this morning when the car left…

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