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Railways, roads & transport, 1928

2,199 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 110

TENNIS. Railway Club Re-formed

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 2

After being in recess for a period of 12 months, the Railway tennis club has been re-formed, and the prospects are bright for a successful season…

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Novel Motor. First of Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 9

When the curtain goes up on the motor show at Olympia the secrets of British makers will be laid bare, and from all I hear and from what I have…

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Motor Notes. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

Tarro Shire Council has decided to send a deputation to the Main Roads Board asking to be relieved of the liability of maintaining the Newcastle to…

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Where Roads Grow [?] Speedy Construction in America Shire Engineer's Impressions

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 4

Mr. [?] Thornton, [?]shire engineer made road making a ready in the [?] of his tour of England and America, and…

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"The End of the Road." and "The End of the Film."

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 8

A man who is alleged to have obtained the loan of the film. "The End of the Road" in January last year, and who. it is alleged, refused to…

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Railway, Dispute Settled Kalgoorlie

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 1

The trans [?] railway, dispute has been settled in accordance with a demand by the Chief Traffic Managers. The men carried a…

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

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 7

Tarro Shire Council has decided to send a deputation to the Main Roads Board asking to be relieved of the liability of maintaining the Newcastle…

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Railway Washout Trains Delayed

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 1

Heavy rain, up to six inches between West Wyalong and Tulibigeal completely flooded the whole of the country. Houses in Ungarie had…

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Our Motoring Section. Notes and News from all Quarters. Plugs That Go on Strike,—the Racket of Driving.—silent Upward Changing.—air Leaks Make Starting Trouble.—holding Bolts in a Vyce.—a Spare Water Can.—keeping the Garage Floor Clean.—afront Spring Strengthener.—removing Play From Linked Connections.—keeping Timer Clean.—warmingthe the Carburetter.—to Prevent Meddling.—miscellaneous Tips.—starting Small Screws

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 9

Locating a cylinder that is misfiring can be done by holding a wooden, handled screw-driver so that the metal edge touches the spark plug terminal,…

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Motors & Motoring. Tail Light Shock Absorber

The Uralla Times · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 4

The filaments of tail-light lamps are frequently broken by road shocks. This can be prevented to a great extent by mounting the lamps on…

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Steam Tram Overturns. One Killed Three Injured. NEWCASTLE, Monday

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 1

The driver of a steam tram, Alfred McVic, aged 56, was killed and three women, Mrs. Arthur Talbot, Mrs. W. Little, and Mrs. Thomas Gilder…

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Seeing the Motors. Over 90,000 People. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 1

Official figures show that more than 90,000 persons attended the motor show at the show ground during its currency…

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Tales of Two Cities Motor Car Accidents MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 1

Frederick Hollow, 60, of Armadale, was run over and killed by his own motor car yesterday. He turned the cranking handle while the engine was…

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Head Cut Off. Man Found on Railway Line. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 4

The body of an unknown [?]shan was found on the railway line between Auburn and Lidcombe early this morning, with the head severed. The…

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Train Butchers Horses Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 1

A goods train out seven horses to places on the railway eridge near Black Creek, and that exp[?]d. Walther the…

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Better Roads Bruxner's Big Programme Speeding Up Highway Building

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 6

On the eve of his departure for New Zealand the Premier, Mr. Bav[?] in, had a consultation with CoL. Bruxner, who submitted a most attractive…

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Sensational Crash. Cars Meet Almost Head On. Uralla Road Collision

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 4

The danger of motorists not allowing sufficient space for each other to pass was emphasised by a sensational smash on the Uralla…

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In Flooded Creek Touring Party Caught Near Glencoe Car Swept Bodily Down Stream Wall of Water Overwhelms Stationary Motor

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 4

A [?]table [?]va[?]he of water passing a stationary car in a [?]ji ca[?]way an whirling it [?]ds of yards down…

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Steam Tram Derailed. Driver Killed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 1

Newcastle.—The driver of a steam tram, Alfred McVie, 56, was killed. and three women—Mrs. Arthur Malbot, Mrs. W. Little and Mrs. Thomas…

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Latest Telegrams and Cables [Through our Metropolitan Agents.] SYDNEY, Monday. Motor Smashes. Heavy Toll. Run Over By Own Car

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 1

Melbourne.—Frederick Hollow, 60. of Armadale, was run over and killed by his own mo[?] [?] yesterday. He [?]…

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