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Railways, roads & transport, 1928

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Plunge into Flooded River Averted. by Drivers' Presence of Mind. Sensational Collision on Kempsey Road

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 6

Presence of mind on the part of two car drivers prevented a tragedy on the Armidale-Kempsey road on Thursday. Mr. J. H. Monckton, the…

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Railway Cricketers Enjoyable Dance

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 4

On Thursday night a dance, organised by the members of the Railway Cricket Club, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall. The object of…

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Motor Liner. Mammoth Italian Ship. "Impossible to Sink."

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 11

Full information concerning the mammoth motor liner Augustus, of the Navigazio[?] Generate Italiana fleet, was brought to Sydney on Tuesday by…

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Our Motoring Section. Notes and News from all Quarters. Camping Popular.—melbourne-adelaide Record.—hints on Lubricants.—highway Speeding Denounced

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 9

Camping parties are becoming popular amongst carists and motor-cyclists. An outstanding "camping out" tour during the holiday season, was that of…

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

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 8

Synthetic petrol from hydro[?] coal will be Germany's principal motor fuel within five years, according to German chemists who have completed…

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The New Ford. Features of the Motor and Transmission

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 8

In addition to the particulars of the new Ford, given in last issue, the following deals with the features of the motor and transmission:—…

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Swanbrook Bridge Official Explanation

The Inverell Times · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 4

Mr. R. J. 'Higgins ' president Macintyre Shire Council writes:-- In your issue of 25th inst appears a paragraph referring to the above…

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Australian Roads. Car Maker's Inspection. AUCKLAND

The Inverell Times · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 1

Mr.' W. N. Morris, head of the Morris Cowley motor' firm in England, arrived in Auckland to-day, en route to Australia, where he intends to…

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Nambucca Heads—armidale. the Main Road Project. Coastal People Moving

The Uralla Times · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 1

Having failed to stir the Shire affected by the proposal to construct a road from Nambucca Heads to Armidale, the Bowraville Chamber of…

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Motors & Motoring. Notes by an Expert. "Shimmy"—a Wheel Complaint

The Uralla Times · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 4

One of the most curious and dangerous results of excessive axle tilt is exhibited when the front wheels wobble violently and rapidly from…

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Exciting Chase in Motor Car Revolvers Drawn

The Uralla Times · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 4

Albury, Wednesday.—Two local constables had a thrilling adventure in effecting the arrests of two men who were suspected of having stolen…

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'Motor Accidents. Only One Per Cent, of Cases SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 1

Mr. .J. C. Watson, president of the N.R.M.A. says the number of. accidents in which motor vehicles in New South Wales figure in any way is…

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Instantly Killed. Fall From Motor Cycle. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 1

Alexander Squealander, aged 20, fell from the pillion of a motor cycle at Darlinghurst road this morning. He was struck by a passing 'bus and…

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Lost Three Fingers. --:o:-- Knocked Down by Tram. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 1

Helen Stapleton, aged 11, was knocked down by a tram at Maroubra last night and dragged underneath the wheels. Her left wrist was badly…

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President Cosgrove in Tram Smash Was It a Plot ? One Trainman Killed OTTAWA

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 1

One as Ua[?]men killed and several injured in a derailment of the special Consdion National Train conveying President…

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Train Wreck Official Explanation OTTAWA

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 1

Railway officials and mounted police state that the wreck of Cosgraves train at Limoges was due to an accident. One train passed over a switch…

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Killed by a Train. Sydney

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 1

Frederick Harvard, who was knocked down by a train near Ashfield station, died in hospital last night…

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Cosgrove's Life in Danger. Attempted Train Derailment. (Reuter's Cable). Ottawa

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 4

One trainman was killed [?] eral injured in a derailment of a special train conveying Mr. Co[?] and party from Mo[?] It is [?]…

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Armidale City Council. Race Holidays for Staff. Ex-mayor's Charge Against Lands Department. Northern Tourist Resorts. Stephens Bridge a Fairy-land

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 3

The Armidle City Council met on Monday night. when there were present: Aldermen A. [?]orner Fletcher (Mayor), W. H. Watson, H. Weaver…

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Royal Commission Appointed For Bundaberg Tragedy Buried Alive Landslide on Railway Six Men Entombed ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 1

A terrible disaster occurred on the Hills railway late yesterday afternoon when, as a result of a landslide, a gang of workmen was entombed…

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