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Railways, roads & transport, 1922

775 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 39

Bangar's Fails. Wanted a Road. Sihre Council [?]Sion

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 3

At the Dumaresq Shir[?] Council meeting on Thuesday, the following report was table by the Engineer:—As instructed, I made an inspection…

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Roads and Local Government. Unification the Only Improvement. Cr. Perrott and His Critics

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 3

Cr. A. H. Perrott replies to two recent loiters criticising his roads policy in the Dumaresq Shire Council:—I smiled when I read in last…

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Cheap Motor Cars. Not Yet, Say Experts. No Dumping From Germany

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 5

Ryan's Garage, agent for B[?]tor cars, have received an interesting letter from their principals in Sydney, on the subject of European cars—prin…

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American Visitors Delighted with Glen Innes Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert on the Road Camping On Prefered

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 8 May 1922 · page 4

This week Glen Innes was visited by most interesting and observant pair of travellers, Mr. end Mrs. Lloyd Gilbert, of Chicago, U.S.A., who are…

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Motor Cycle Accident. Crash at Prospect

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 8 May 1922 · page 4

A motor cycle and side ear crashed into an embankment at Prospect yesterday. Two men were injured. One, Edward Drummer, sustained a fractured…

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Railway Imposts

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 9 May 1922 · page 4

Sir John Fuller assured the graziers who recently waited on him in regard to various matters affecting the cattle industry that the question of freight on…

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Topical Comment Railway Needs

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 9 May 1922 · page 4

It may be taken for granted that the meeting of Thursday next for the purpose of arranging for an agitation for railway connection between Inverell…

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Correspondence. Closing the Railway Gates. a Disclaimer from Mr. J. J. Ferris (To the Editiors.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 May 1922 · page 4

Sirs,—Would you kindly allow me a little space in your valuable paper to reply to the remarks made by Mr. V. E. Belfield at the last Shire Council…

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Motor Cycle Crash. Two Men Injured

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 May 1922 · page 4

A motor cycle and side car crashed into the [?]mbankment at Prospect yesterday. Two men were injured, and one, Edward Drummer, sustained a…

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The Effect of Good Roads

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 10 May 1922 · page 4

"Good roads mean contented and prosperous farmers," remarked Mr. H. W. James, Secretary of the National Roads Association of Australia, during…

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Interesting Motor Test

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 10 May 1922 · page 4

An instructive and novel petrol consumption test was carried out at the recent Royal Agricultural Show in Sydney. A "Buick" Chassis was fitted up…

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Inverell to Gien Innes. This Railway Need. Plea for Unanimity

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 10 May 1922 · page 2

For nearly half a century the Invere'l district has been retarded for want of a railway connection with the main line. In an article in a recent issue,…

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Average Motor Speed

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 10 May 1922 · page 2

It is interesting at times when a number of motorists are together, to hear the subject of speed averages discussed. There are, no doubt a good…

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Roads in the New State

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1922 · page 4

Prime Minister Hughes is not an ardent admirer of the roads in the northers part of this State. During the course of the manquet in his honor at…

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"A Pat on the Back" Severn Shire and Town Council Work on Stonehenge Road

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1922 · page 3

That's quite a pat on the bach for is," said President W. H. Wilson, at the Severn Shire meeting on Tuesday, when a letter was read from the Town…

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The Motor News and Notes "Sparking Plug's" Cleanings

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1922 · page 7

Clean Your Cooling System--Some motorists to never give a thought to cleaning out the rust deposits that accumulate in the water circulation system…

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Glen Innes--inverell Railway

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1922 · page 4

Mr. H. C. St. Vincent, secretary to the local Railway League, informs us that arrangements have been made for holding as important meeting at Tatter…

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Gold Currency Why England Lost It. the Long Road Back

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 May 1922 · page 6

One of the most interesting announcements made since the opening of Parliament is the statement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer that as soon as…

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Railway Workers. Object to Examination

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 May 1922 · page 4

A large meeting of railway workers last night decided to take a referendum whether the members of the construction work shall refuse to submit to…

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