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Railways, roads & transport, 1933

1,443 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 73

Railway Employees' Picnic Happy Gathering at Uralla OYER 1000 Travel by Trains Best Outing For Several Years

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 2

More than 1000 people attended the 29th annual picnic of the No. 7 group of railway employees at the Uralla…

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Shot in the Leg Shock for Motor Mechanic. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 4

When about to enter the doorway of Fairmount Mansions, Darlinghurst, where he lives, lates last night, [?] Snow (26), a motor mechanic, was…

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Registration Labels on Windscreens of Motor Vehicles

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 5

In some instances uncertainty exists as to the necessity for presenting vehicles at District Motor Registries in connection with the attachment of…

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Motorcar Comfort Larger Tyres for Rough Roads

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 6

Gradually since the advent of the Balloon tyre 10 years ago, [?] sizes of cars have become smaller and the cross-section of [?] larger…

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Rain and Hail Vicious Storm Over Countryside Extensive Damage To Crops Waterways Flooded to Record Height Bridge Washed Away ; Traffic On Main Northern Road Held Up

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 7

One of the severest storms in recent years swept over the southern section of the district on Saturday afternoon with disastrous effects on growing crops as a result of the hail. Large areas of maize, potatoes and oats were battered, and a proportion…

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Motor Man Missing Tragedy Fearefd SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 1

Geoffrey Walton, who operated a car service between Austinmeer and Thirroul, is believed to have lost his life on the South Coast, as portions…

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Which Route ? Tableland-Coast Railway Glen Innes-tenterfield ?

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 3

In its column recording the events of 1882, the Grafton "Daily Examiner" recalls :- A public meeting was held in…

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Railway Picnic Northerners Attend in Force Keenly-contested Sports

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 2

The 29th annual picnic for railway employees on the wages staff between Nemingha end Wallangarra was held on the Uralla showground…

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Tons of Debris Left on Rockvale Bridge Roads Extensively Damaged

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 4

Damage estimated at hundreds of pounds Was caused to roads and culverts' in the Rock[?]ale district by the storm which occurred…

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Motor Car Comfort Larger Tyres for Rough Roads

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 6

Gradually since the advent, of the balloon tyre ten years, ago, rim sizes of cars have become smaller and the cross-section of lyre larger…

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Mental Patient Jumps From Train Recaptured, Uninjured SIDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 1

While the Broken Hill express was travelling at 35 miles per hour between Ivanhoe and Canobie at about 3 o'clock this morning, a mental patient,…

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Jumped From Speeding Train Mental Patient's Lucky Escape. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 4

While the Broken Hill express was travelling at 35 miles an hour between Ivanhoe and Canobie about three o'clock this morning a mental patient…

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Contract Whist New Card Game "Bridge Without Dummy" Could Be Made Fascinating Game."

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 7

Why a four-handed game of cards such as the various forms of bridge, should be played by three persons is one of those mysteries that have never…

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"Robbery," Says Cr. Rofe Diversion of Main Road Funds. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 4

Addressing an executive meeting of the Local Goverment Association today. Councillor T. E. Rofe protested against the diversion by the State…

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Han's Leg Broken While Standing by 'Bus Road Smash Accident in the Mist Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 1

A man named Donald Rolls, of Fairy Meadow, near Bulli, was seriously injured last night when a 'bus carrying…

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Current Motoring Note Topical Talk on Oil

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 8

Now is the right time for most motorist to drain and refill the sumps of their cars. During the last month or so two…

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Motors Collide. Thirty Passengers Receive Minor Injuries SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 8

A motor bus driver, Donald Rolls, was seriously injured last night when a bus, carrying passengers from Thirroul to Waterfall crashed into another…

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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 25 January 1933 · page 7

The steel-studded crossings for the [?]ecunty of pedesaians in Paris are not regarded as successful, as they have proved dangerous to motorists…

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Train Services. Dislocated by Storms

The Uralla Times · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 8

The cause of the hold-up of train Services north on Monday was a terrific storm, the heaviest in human memory, in the…

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Heavy Rain Storms at Deepwater Bridge Damaged

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 6

A series of extremely severe thunderstorm have been experienced during the week, and rainfall registrations have been heavy. The post…

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