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Railways, roads & transport, 1928

2,199 stories in New England's papers · page 10 of 110

Thrown From Motor Bike Girl's Fatal Injuries SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 1

Kathleen Byrne (16) was last night a passenger on a cycle driven by Ernest Wm. Cornwall. When passing Warwick Farm racecourse…

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Father of the Motor Car

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 2

A committee has been formed under the patronage of the president of the French Republic for the purpose of perpetuating the memory of Fernand…

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Bonalbo-casino Railway

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 10

At a meeting of the executive of the Clarence Valey-Bonalbo-Casino Railway Development [?] arrangements were made for a…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A.

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. has been informed that Goulburn Municipality has undertaken to put in hand main road maintenance works, involving an…

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Local and General Saturday's Railway Picnic

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 4

A big gathering of railway men, from the border to Tamworth, is expected in Glen Innes on Saturday next, when the annual picnic will be…

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Better Roads. Bruxner's Big Programme

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 8

On the eve of his departure for New Zealand the Premier, Mr. Bavin, had a consultation with Col. Bruxner, who submitted a…

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Train Derailed. Many Narrow Escapes. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 1

When a train from Maitland to Newcastle [?] derailed at Sandgate, near Newcastle, yesterday many passengers had narrow escapes. The…

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From Scene of Conflict Road Thieves Busy

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 6

The two cars that figured in the sensational smash on the Uralla road last Saturday night hare been brought into Armidale. The Willys-Knight, after…

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In Stormy Seas. Bridge Swept by Waves. New York

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 1

The steamer "Aquitania" arrived this morning after having been delayed for two days by the worst weather in the commander's…

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Railway Dismissals. The Victorian Trouble

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 2

In connection with the serious financial condition of the Victorian railways it is understood the Railway Commissioners have recommended to…

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Motor Notes. News and Notes

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 12

The N.R.M.A. has been informed that Goulburn Council has undertaken to put hand main road maintenance Works involving an…

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Motor Cycle Accident

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

When practicing for the hurdle race at the Caledonian sports yesterday, Mr. A. Beading missed his footing as he jumped off the rack of Mr. Stan…

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Callous Motorists. Protection of Pedestrians. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 1

At a public meeting at which it was decided to constitute a "Road Hog League" it was stated that motor car accidents in Australia were…

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Motor Cycle Capsizes. Girl Killed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 1

Kathleen Byrne, 16, was last night a passenger on a motor cycle driven by Ernest Wm. Cornwal. Passing Warwick Farm racecourse the cycle got…

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Motor Notes Testing Valve Seatings

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 10

When grinding in valves it is a good plan to check the seating, as this most be perfect. A good idea for doing this is to put about half a dozen…

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A Day Off Railwaymen's Picnic Vast Crowd on Showground Train Loads From North and South Interesting Sports Events

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 4

To-day marked the occasion and Glen Innes the scene of the big event of the year for the railwaymen of the north and their…

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Local and General Red Range Road Crossing

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 4

A correspondent at Red Range says :--The water was six feet over the crossing at the Mann River last Tuesday. "This only goes to show…

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£3,000,000 for Roads. Bruxner Attacks Problem. Scheme for Cabinet

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 11

On the eve of his departure for New Zealand, the Premier, Mr. Bavin, had a consultation with Colonel Bruxner, who submitted a most attractive…

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Tramp's Threat Motorist Won. Stunned with Spanner

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 5

When motoring near Murrumburrah Mr. C. Scrutton picked up a tramp, and was preparing to drop him near Wallendbeen, when the man suddenly…

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Hate Cut to Pi[?] But Wearer Flung of Train SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 1

Harry Cooper, 50 [?] Redfern, had a [?] from the death in George [?] night. Cooper was [?]…

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