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Railways, roads & transport, 1932

1,546 stories in New England's papers · page 3 of 78

Train Derailed No One Injured SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 1

While the Sydney-bound North Coast mail train was travelling at about 50 miles per hour near Lewisham this morning the leading wheels…

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Mayor's Tribute Retiring Main Roads Chairman Mr. Garlick's Farewell Message

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 7

A tribute to the retiring chairman of the Main Roads Board. Mr. John Garlick (formerly Sydney's Chief Civic Commissioner)…

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Political Victim Main Roads Chairman Alderman's Trenchant Criticism Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 1

At a meeting of the Manly Council Alderman Brady declared that Mr. J. Garlick. late President of the Main Roads Board, had been the victim of…

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Delungra Doings Unprecedented Heat Queen Competition Railway Statistics

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 7

The following comparative figures have been submited for December 1980 and 1931, at the Delungra railway station:--…

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Culpable Negligence Hit-run Car Thief Causes Motorist's Death ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 1

At the Inquest yesterday the coroner found that culpable negligence by an unknown driver of a stolen motor car was the cause of the death of Ross…

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HORSE v. MOTOR City Council Debate Win for the "Old Timer."

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 7

"That in the interest of efficiency and economy in the carrying cut of public works, a motor trade be hired to replace the two-horse…

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Armidale City Council "No Repudiation!"—Mayor Emphatic. Problem of Railway Reserve Lands Department Declines to Dedicate All Streets Only 87 Per Cent. of Rates Collected

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 3

That the Armidate City Council has no intention of countenancing any act of repudiation was made abundantly clear by the Mayor (Alderman W. H. Watson), at Monday night's City Council meeting. He quoted a prominent judge's…

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The Shire Armidale Road Contract "Undue Delay" Postal Voting Facilities Rabbit-proof Gate on Road

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 3

There was a full contingent or councillors at Tuesday's meeting, of the Severn Shire Council. The president, Cr. A. J. St. C. Potter,…

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Pot Luck! Tramps Boiled Billy Over Gold Hoard

The Uralla Times · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 2

To discover—too late—that they had boiled their billy over a small fortune of gold was the heart breaking experience of two…

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That Footbridge Council and Railway Commissioners

The Uralla Times · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 4

At Monday's meeting of the Town Council, a letter was read from the Railway Commissioners. In reply to Council's application for a footbridge…

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Naked and Dying Tramp Soon Recovers ADELAIDE

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 1

A young German tramp, Max Brunner, naked and dying from thirst, was found in the desert many miles from Port Augusta, after…

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Opening of Bridge

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 2

"The people of New South Wales will not permit Mr. Lang to open the bridge," said Mr. Eric Campbell. "I am determined that the man who has…

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The Bridge (Tingha)

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 2

Great work is being done by Ganger Gillespie and his men on the redecking of the Inverell-road bridge, and when finished it will be good…

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Train Derailed No One Injured SYDNEY

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 3

While the Sydney-bound North Coast mail train was travelling at about SO miles per hour near Lewisham this morning the leading wheels…

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Road Resumption Staggy Creek Application Mr. Tomlinson in Opposition Recommendation Refused

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 7

Before the Local Land Board on Wednesday afternoon, an application was head by V. F. Salmon, Win, Salmon, [?] and other for the…

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Culpable Negligence Hit-run Car Thief Causes Motorist's Death ADELAIDE

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 2

At the inquest yesterday the coroner found that culpable negligence by an unknown driver of a stolen motor car was the cause of the death of Ross…

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Railway Crossings Duties of Gatekeepers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 4

The Hon. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A.. in response to an inquiry concerning the duties of gatekeepers, has received the following reply:…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.b.m.a

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 3

The N.R.M.A is continuing to press for legislative action to prevent tire adulteration of petrol and oil. Fnrthering the association's campaign,…

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A Talk About Bridge a No-Trump Bid

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 6

"You don't lead K. from K.Q.xx against a no trump bid, do you?" Mother enquired. "I was just coming to that. It…

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With Foot Jammed Shunter Run Down By Train GOULBURN

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 1

Ernest Campbell (41), shunter, had a terrifying, experience last night when his foot caught in the points in the railway yard, and…

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