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Railways, roads & transport, 1927

2,109 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 106

Run Down by Train Tenterfield Identify Killed

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

Shortly after midnight on Wednesday last [?] aged 44, years was knocked down by a train [?] Street crossing…

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'Moving in Other Directions' Road Closure Matter From Guyra

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 3

Ar tin monthly meeting of Guyra Shire Council J. A. Reynolds, 'Stoke' Farm, Lhaugothlin, sought Council's approval of application to Department…

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Glen Innes Road. Repairs to By-tracks £60 Authorised

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

The condition of the Glen Innes road was discussed at Saturday's meeting of MacIntyre Shire, the President…

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Sixpence a Day Railway Men's Claim Opposed. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 1

In the Federal Arbitration Court to-day, Mr. R. Blanch, for the New South Wales Railways Commissioners, in opposing the men's claim for the…

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When Motorists Approach Intersections

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

Many motorists, states the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, are ander the impression that vehicles driven on main roads have priority…

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Motorist Killed in Wife's Presence. Over the Top at 85 M.p.h

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

Another fatal accifdent occurred at Maroubra. Speedway on Saturday night. At almost the same spot as Phil Garlick, Leo Salmon and Albert…

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Railway Wants Area Commissioner's Visit

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

The Area Commiosioner, Mr. W. C. Quinton, will be making his annual tour of the Arnidale-Wallangarra section of his territory on 10th inst…

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Motorists' Narrow Escape

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 6

Passengers in a motor car had a narrow escape from being dashed a thensard feet over the prepice on the Burrngoring Valley Road. A motor…

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Goods Train. Chashes Into Dead-end

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 7

A goods-train crashed through a [?]-end at North Goulburn railway station, and ploughed its way along the platform for a hundred yards…

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Man Decapitated by Train. a Mystery Death. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 4

Shortly after the departure of the Temora mail train last night from Bowral, the decapitated body of a young, single man, Peter Psaltis, was…

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Point Look-out. Discloses Incomparable Scene of Grandeur. One of Nature S Masterpieces Close to Armidale. Effort to Secure Money for Road Work

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 8

One of the most [?] [?] of modern [?] the rapidly [?] ing [?] [?] of [?]…

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£10,000 Fire. Railway Engine Blamed. Goulburn

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 4

The inquiry into the Tarfago fire on December 10 has concluded. The Coroner found that the property of J. J. and B. Lehano was destroyed by…

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Rail Motor Ambulance

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 6

What is regarded as the most modem rail motor ambulance manufactured in Queensland was delivered to the Dalby centre by Mr. Duffll…

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Railway Matters Area Commissioner's Visit Glen Innes Mail Train to Continue

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 4

On the occasion of the visit of the Ares Commissioner, Mr. W. C. Quinton, to Glen Innes this morning, a deputation comprising the Mayor (Ald…

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Disaster Averted. Train Pulls Up

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 4

Seven persons in a motor car had a narrow escape from death when crossing a railway line at Warwick Farm…

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Gates on Roads Guyra Application Refused

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 2

Mr. J. Newberry applied to the monthly meeting of Guyra Shire Council for a public gate. The engineer reported: This is…

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Round the Shire Road Construction and Repair

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 6

At Tuesday's meeting fo the Severn Shire Council there were present Councilors A. J. St. C. Pitter (in the chair), Geo. Fraser, T…

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Shire Council. 1926 Roads Expenditure a Record. Gangs or Lengthsmen? Interesting Discussion

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 2

Gostwyck Shire Council met yesterday. Present: Councillors P. R. Little (President). J. R. McHugh, L. M…

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£ FOR £ Ratepayers Contribute Self Help on Lower Ben Lomond Road

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 4

Cr. W. A. Cramsie intimated at Tuesday's meeting of the Severn Shire Council that he recently attended a meeting of residents of Ben Lomond…

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10 Gates to Go. Clearing Deepwater Ten Mile Road Severn Councillors Inspect Unanimous Decision

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 4

The President (Cr. [?] J. St. C. Fotter) reported to Tuesday's Shire Council meeting that recently Councilors Ogilvie, Pettit, Fraser, and…

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