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New England · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

1,121 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 57

North Shore Bridge Tangle. CITY v COUNTRY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 3

The Government is, says the 'Daily Telegraph,' faced with the prospect of an unfortunate breach between city and country…

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Closing of Railway Gates. Railway Department's Position

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 8

The publicity officer of the Railway Department writes: The controversy which has been carried on in the columns of the 'Express' in…

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"To the Coast." Guyra-dorrigo Railway. Meeting of Armidale Executive

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 2

"Unanimity on the TablelandCoastal railway cannot come cut of a conference where delegates from Casino, Grafton, Tenterfield,…

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Motor Accident. Driver's Wonderful Escape

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 5

A motor car containing a party of Bendigonians was run down by a light engine while crossing the railway line near the Diggers' Best station,…

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Washaway on Railway. Much Damage Done

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 5

A serious washaway occurred on the Emu Bay railway line, Tasmania. An underground getaway for water became blocked, and 3000 tons weight of…

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Commercial Aeroplane for Commonwealth Government. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 4

A new comercial aeroplane, built for the Federal Government,has a maximum speed of 115 miles per hour…

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Guyra-dorrigo Railway. (The Editor "Chronicle")

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 4

Sir,—With regard to correspondence appearing in recent issues of your paper. I wish to say that if dissension should be allowed to come into the…

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Guyra-Dorrigo Railway. Another Conference Called. Meeting of Armidale League

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the executive committee of the Armidale Branch of the Guyrn-Domigo Railway League was held on Friday night, when there were…

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Closing of Railway Gates. Railway Department's Position

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 6

The controversy which had been carried on in the "Chronicle" in connection with the closing of the railway gates has been brought under the…

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Motor Accident. the Mayor of Armidale Injured

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 8

While Aid. Morgan Stephens, Mayor of Armidale, and Mr. George Booth, also of that town, with Mr.L.Powter and Mr. J. H. Young, were…

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In the Ruhr Valley German Government's Appeal to Population. French Cut Railway Communication. (Reuter's Cable). London

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 4

A message from Karlsruhe says that the Government has appealed to the population, protesting against the French occupation, and instructing fi…

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That Fire Engine. Another Aldermanic Discussion Council Want Motor, But Is Canny. Ald. Mills Ask Pertinent Questions.'

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 8

Aldermen were ggreatly agilated in mind at the City Council meeting on Monday night on the question of a motor fire engine for Armidale. This…

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The Railway Proposed Conference. "Examiner" Article Supported Meeting at Armidale

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 3

A further meeting was held at Armidale on Thursday night regarding the matter of the Northern rail connection, the Mayor (Ald. Morgan Stephens)…

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Dealing with Road Hogs

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 9

A fellow was fined £5 in Sydney recently for driving a motor-car at a reckless pace. From an American exchange we read of another war: Ten…

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Inter-district Trophies. Auburn Vale and Tingha Road

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 5

There was immense interest in the inter-district competition, and the winners of last year repeated…

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Railway Meeting

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 2

A large and enthusiastic meeting of members of the Tingha Railway League was held on Saturday afternoon last at the…

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A Motor Fire Engine. Does Armidale Need It? Ald. Watson Says "No."

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 8

Further consideration was given to the proposal to instal a motor at Monday's local Council meeting fire engine. Capt. Webb, chief of…

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Warialda Railway Public Hall. Opened with Grand Ball Attended by Four Members of Parliament

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 2

The Public Hall recently erected at Warialda Railway (or Burgaria as it is officially designated in some departments) supplies a long felt want,…

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Railway Gates Argument. (To the Editor.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 8

Dear Sir.—Respecting the closing of the western railway gates, I may say at once that I wished to remain neutral in the whole matter, believing…

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Cycling and Motoring Notes Brakes and Sparking Plugs

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

Motorists are advised not to carry an unused cover on their spare wheel or rim, as it is only an incentive to thieves, for an uncoiled new tyre is…

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