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Railways, roads & transport, 1934

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Easter Railway Excursions a Double Series

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 1
Also in The Uralla Times

As will be seen by an intimation from the Railway Department in this issue, country residents are to have ample facilities for travel at reduced…

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Motorists' Surprise Encounter Circus Lion

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 2

Certain residents of Cooma who were travelling in a car to Bombala Show were amazed when crossing Native Dog Creek to see a motor…

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General Motors' Cars Redesigned for 1934

The Uralla Times · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 2

Two of the many features that will distinguish General Motors' range of cars for 1934 are "knee-action" front wheels and a new combustion…

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Ladies at Tennis Methodist v Railway

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon on the Railway courts a ladies' match was played between the Methodist and home teams. The result was a victory for…

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Yesterday's News Strike at Lysaghts--Russian Railway Accidents--Plagues in India--N.R.A. Codes--Lady as Federal Judge--Petrol Inquiry--Stavisky Swindles. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 7

An agreement could not be reached at the conference called by the Conciliation Commissioner, Mr. Henwood, over the strike…

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Tingha Topics Personal: Social : Hockey : Commisioner's Visit : Bridge Construction : Rabbit Trapping : Weather Conditions. PERSONAL

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 7

Mrs. J. Gainey, of Albion Flat, has, undergone a Serious operation at the Inverell District Hospital. Her condition at present is causing much…

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Easter Railway Excursions

The Walcha News · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 3

As will be seen by an intimation from the Railway Department in this issue, country residents are to have ample facilities for travel at reduced…

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Newnes Field Opportunity for Revival Unions to Decide Oil and Motor Spirit Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 1

Mr. Lawson, M.P., says that the report of the Shale Oil Investigation Committee is likely to be favourable to a…

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Motors and Motoring N.R.M.A. Notes and News Ye Olde Parking Problem

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 10

The parking problem is no new puzzle to civilisation. It existed as far back as 1660, as shown in an order issued in that year by Charles II. It…

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Narrow Escape Car Leaves Road SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 1

The Attorney-General, Mr. H. E. Manning, and Mrs. Manning, narrowly escaped serious injury yesterday, when their car left the road…

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"Labor Motor Funerals" Prospectus Issued SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 1

The prospectus was issued today of a new company known as Labor Motor Funerals, which will carry on the business of…

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English Motor Cars

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 4

Elsewhere in this issue, Mr. Claude Bloxsome, who represents Messrs. Larke, Hoskins and Co., Ltd., Sydney, and the distributors of all…

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Largest Aeroplane Russia's Triumph LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 1

The "Daily Express" aviation correspondent says that Russia will shortly launch the largest aeroplane in the world, weighing 42 tons, with…

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Motors and Motoring N.R.M.A. News and Notes First Aid on the Road

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 3

Ignorance of the majority of people of even the major principles of first aid has responsible for several deaths and intensification of…

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Boggabilla Budget Cricket : Football : Bridge at East Goondiwindi Local Cricket

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 8

The number of spectators on the local sports ground on Sunday of last week was a record when Toobeah played an exciting match with the…

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World's Largest Aeroplane. To Be Launched by Soviet Capable of Carrying 60 Persons. London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 1

The "Daily Express" aviation correspondent says that Russia will shortly launch the largest aeroplane in the world, weighing 42 tons, with eight…

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Macintyre Shire Council. Sundry Road Improvonents Engineer's Comprehensive Report Repairs to Swanbrook Crossing Assisting Wood Parade

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 7

Macintyre Shire Council held its usual meeting on Saturday and transacted considerable useful business. The engineer submitted a comprehensive report dealing with the condition of several roads in the Shire. He recommended…

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Motor Fatality Man Worth £200,000 Unusual Coincidence SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 1

Advice reached Tocumwal this morning to the effect that William Edwick, 23. grazier of Woodsame Lees and other estates had died in a…

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Motor Fatality Deaf Mute Dead SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 1

George Spence, 35, a deaf mute, was fatally injured and five other people had extraordinary escapes, when a motor car left the road on Razorback…

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