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Railways, roads & transport, 1933

1,443 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 73

Sheep for Canning Half Rates on the Railway

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 February 1933 · page 6

A statement issued by the Railway Department contains particulars of the conditions under which aged sheep sent from New South Wales…

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ACCIDENTS Motor Cyclist Crashes Into Post Bishop Moyes's Son Hurt

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1933 · page 4

Early this morning, John Moyes, aged 21 years, a son of the Bishop of Armidale, sustained serious injuries through colliding with a…

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Thrown From Motor Cycle Ebor Youth Injured

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1933 · page 4

Gordon McDougall, aged 18 of Ebor, received rather serious injuries when he was thrown from a motor cycle, on the Ebor road yesterday…

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Passed on Bridge P.M. Takes Serious View

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 February 1933 · page 6

Declaring that at least three people had been killed at the double bridges at Lismore, and that he had seen a child miraculously escape…

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Roads and Loans The Council Discussion a Farmer's Views

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 February 1933 · page 3

Mr. John Sharman writes to the editor :-- It is rather surprising to find two councillors--and one of them the…

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Two Motor Cars in Collision Court Sequel Driver On Two Charges Fines Imposed

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 February 1933 · page 7

In the local Police Court yesterday morning before Mr. C. G. Carr—Boyd, P.M., William Leslie Wilson was charged with that on January 19,…

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Police Court Motor Traffic Breaches

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 February 1933 · page 2

At yesterday's Police Court there was a number of cases under the Motor Traffic Art. Edward Armour for whom Mr. D…

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Motor Cyclist Injured

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 February 1933 · page 4

Early yesterday morning, John Moyes, aged 21 years, a son of the Bishop of Armidale, sustained serious injuries through colliding with…

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Town Council Big-Bridge Footway Prevalence of Mosquitoes Recent Motor Accident

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 March 1933 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday night. The reports of servants did not indicate…

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WOOLBROOK - Walcha Road Dance—Road Job—Property Changes Hands

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1933 · page 6

A dance was held at Walcha Road on Friday evening in aid the hall funds. There was a splendid attendance and the funds will benefit by the…

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Bridge Barrier Barque Must Load at Wooloomooloo. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1933 · page 1

The German barque 'Magdalene Vinnen," whose masts were too high to clear the Harbour Bridge, will be loaded at Wooloomooloo Bay…

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The "Royal Scot" Famous Train for America. London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1933 · page 1

The Midland-Scottish Railway is sending the famous "Royal Scot Kxpress." complete with eight coaches, for exhibition at the Chicago World's…

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Gostwyck Shire Council Four More Men to be Employed [?]X Mile Tarred Stretch on Tamworth Road Big Maintenance Programme For "C" Riding

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1933 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Gostwyck Shire Council at Uralla yesterday, it was decided to add four more men to the per[?]anent staff. It was claimed that under the present system of working the staff…

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Tram Driver Faints Four Passengers Injured Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1933 · page 4

Four persons were iujured in a collision between two trams at North Sydney to-day, after the driver of one had fainted, and it had got out of control…

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

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1933 · page 3

British imports of refined motor spirit for the full year 1932 were 93f, 775,610 gallons Against 8[?]2,961,783 gallonsi [?] 1931, an increase of…

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C.w.a Bridge Afternoon

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1933 · page 4

A very successful bridge afternoon was held at the Mountain Home on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the funds of. the C.W.A. being…

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Fruit for Export Train Load From Kentucky

The Uralla Times · Thursday 2 March 1933 · page 1

A train load of apples left Kentucky last evening for Sydney for shipment to Great Britain. The load comprised no less than…

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Fettler Killed Run Down by Train Broken Hill

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1933 · page 1

William Keat a railway fettler, was run down and killed by the Broken Hill express near Menindie. He received a compound fracture…

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Ruining Roads Destructive Lorries KYOGLE

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 1

The Minister for Transport Mr. Bruxner, who is visiting the district, said the use of solid-tyred timber lorries laden with hardwood was…

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Main Roads Expenditure Totals SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 1

During the six months ended December 31, 1932 the Main Roads Board expenditure in N.S.W. amounted to £893,000 of which £572,000 same out of…

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