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Railways, roads & transport, 1922

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Destruction of Rabbits. by Motor Car Fumes

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 6

By Max Hear, M. [?] V. S. B.V.Sc., & C.J. Woo[?] [?] The [?] exper[?] is hte Department in the [?] of rabbits by…

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Railway Institute. Armidale Branch Opened

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 8

The Railway and Tramway Institute is an educative and recreative privilege which the Commissioners provide for their employees. The head Institute in…

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A Wedding Hoax Railway Department Blamed Dramatic Story Exploded

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 7

The Publicity of the Railway Commissioners has requested publication of the following:-- In last Friday's Sydney "Sun,…

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The Motor in Australia the Olympia and White City Motor Show Number

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 6

The greatest exhibition of motor cars the world has ever seen was staged at Olympia and White City, London, during November last. The…

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Dik's Tram v. WELLINGROVE

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 4

The following will represent [?] against Wellingrove, at Wellingrove during the week-end. cars will leave the Town Hall at [?]…

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"Not a Vestige of Truth." Railway Man's Marriage

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 3

"The Railway Department has just completed exhaustive inquiries into the complaint re red tapism causing the postponement of a porter's wedding…

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A Useful Institution. for Armidale Railway Men

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 3

"It's not the department's fault, if a willing,, intelligent man doesn't get on in the service nowadays." This was how a local railway employee sums up…

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Town Council More About the Barrow Wentworth Striet Condition Engaging Men for the Roads

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of die Glen Innch Nanicipat Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night. Those present were…

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Destruction of Ra[?]ts Use of Motor Car F[?]

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 2

The first experiments by the Deportment in the detruction of rabbits by the fumes from a [?]for car exhaust were those carried out at the…

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Motor Accident. Back Wheel Collapses. Cr. Ross Injured. E Girl Passenger Se[?]

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 4

An unusual miehap bef[?] a party motoring to the Inverell show yesterday. The occupant of the car were Cr. Willion Ross and his son, two…

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North Shore Bridge

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 4

It is rumored in commercial circles in Sydney that events in connection with the proposed construction of the North Shore bridge are so shaping…

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The Motor in Australia Olympia and White City Motor Show Number

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 3

The great exhibition of motor cars the world has ever seen was staged at Olympia and White City, London, during November last. The cream of the…

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Uralla Police Court. Tuesday, 7th February.—(Before the P.M.). Motor Traffic Cases

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 2

David W. Ezzy, for whom Mr. Abbott appeared, pleaded guilty to driving a car at an excessive speed along the main street. Fined £3 and costs…

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Dubbo-Werris Greek Railway. To be Finished in 18 Months

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 1

Mr. Wearne, M.L.A., has received from the Under-Secretary of Public Works the following communication: Beferring to your representations in relation…

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Another Motor Test

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 7

Armidale will shortly witness another motor test. The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland was recently invited to agree to September as the…

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Motor World

The Inverell Argus · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 6

A motor-cycling record from Bathurst to Sydney, 127 miles, has just been established by Lan[?]e Watson, of Bathurst, who covered the distance in 3hrs…

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Motor Accident. Back Wheel Collapses

The Inverell Argus · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 9

An unusual mishap befel a party motoring to the Inverell Show. The occupants of the car were Cr. William Ross and his son, two ladies and some…

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Railway Freights. Government Defended

The Inverell Argus · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 9

Replying to Mr. Butler’s criticism of the treatment of the man on the land by the railway commissioners in raising freights almost 100 per cent.,…

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Detenus and Trespass. Motor Car Involved

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 8

In the District Court yesterday morning, before Judge White, J. C. Ramaage claimed £100 from C. A. Bruce, for conversion, detenue, and…

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Are You a Motorist?

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 6

Or do you intend to become one? [?] so, the most important thing to do is to select the right Car. "The Motor in Australia catalogues every Car…

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